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4th Test: A 'retro show' by Australian batters in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: India’s bid to qualify for the World Test Championship final faces a grave risk after Australia – powered by a fighting unbeaten hundred from opener Usman Khawaja – finished Day 1 of the fourth and final Test at 255 for 4.

The Times of India

4th Test: India eye victory against Australia to seal WTC final spot

NEW DELHI: With a 3-1 series victory and a second successive World Test Championship final berth on their minds, India take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad from Thursday.

The Times of India

ICC should stop conducting WTC: Niranjan Shah

MUMBAI: Former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah has a solution for halting this recent trend in India of making spinner-friendly pitches on which Test matches are finishing inside three days on a regular basis now. He wants the International Cricket Council to stop conducting the World Test Championship.

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With WTC points at stake, you tend to play on result-oriented wickets: Rahul Dravid defends 'poor' Indore track

NEW DELHI: All the 3 Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy so far have finished inside three days courtesy the rank turners on offer but India coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday defended the wickets saying that the World Test Championship points do push countries to prepare result-oriented pitches.

The Times of India

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia crush India by nine wickets, qualify for WTC final

INDORE: The irony was palpable here at the Holkar Stadium on Friday as it was expectedly Australia who booked their berth in the World Test Championship Final with a comprehensive nine-wicket win inside three days.

The Times of India

India need to win 4th Test in Ahmedabad to qualify for WTC final

NEW DELHI: Humbled in Indore, an outright victory in Ahmedabad will seal India's place in the World Test Championship final against Australia but if Rohit Sharma's team loses or plays a draw, its fate will depend on the outcome of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand series.

The Times of India

'We were not brave': Rohit Sharma after Indore Test defeat

India got hammered by nine wickets inside three days as Australia won the third Test in Indore on Friday to cut the home team's lead in the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy to 2-1 and book a place in the final of the World Test Championship. And while India captain Rohit Sharma…

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To prepare for WTC Final, India may get green pitch in 4th Test

INDORE: The Indian team management has had talks regarding the preparation of a green top for the fourth Test of the ongoing series in Ahmedabad as a possible dress rehearsal for the World Test Championship Final at the Oval from June 7-11.

The Times of India

‘I was considered as a failed captain’: Virat Kohli on not winning a senior ICC trophy as captain

NEW DELHI: Former India skipper Virat Kohli led India in four ICC tournaments - Champions Trophy 2017, World Cup 2019, World Test Championship 2021, and T20 World Cup 2021 - but he failed to take India home on all occasions.

The Times of India

Steve Smith in talks to play for Sussex during buildup to Ashes series

Australian batsman Steve Smith is in talks with Sussex about a short-term deal in the runup to the World Test Championship final and the Ashes series

The Guardian - UK

Unlikely set of results could yet see England qualify for World Test Championship final

Although it is highly unlikely and they have no more games to play in the current World Test Championship cycle, England do still have a slight chance of reaching the final

Daily Mirror

Australia denied clean sweep as South Africa dig in to draw third Test in Sydney

A win would have booked the Aussies’ place in the World Test Championship final in the summer

The Independent UK

Winning WTC final against India one of the proudest achievements: Trent Boult

MELBOURNE: Winning the World Test Championship against India is one of the proudest achievements for any New Zealander, according to Kiwi quick Trent Boult, who feels that the exceptional feat is unlikely to be repeated again.

The Times of India

Australia boost India's World Test Championship final hopes by thrashing South Africa

NEW DELHI: India's chances of sealing the second spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) table and make it to the final received a boost on Thursday when Australia thrashed South Africa by an innings and 182 to runs in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

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India Strengthen ICC World Test Championship Final Chances With Series Sweep Over Bangladesh

Dominant India consolidate their position in the ICC World Test Championship standings with a sensational win over Bangladesh in the Dhaka Test. Read on for details:

The Times of India

India strengthen WTC Final chances, consolidate position at No.2

NEW DELHI: With a thrilling three-wicket win in Dhaka in the second Test and a 2-0 series sweep against Bangladesh on Sunday, Team India consolidated their no.2 position in the ICC World Test Championship standings.

The Times of India

2nd Test: India to go for the kill against Bangladesh as WTC battle heats up

MIRPUR: Stand-in skipper KL Rahul would be eager to overcome his lean patch as India are expected go for the kill in the second Test against Bangladesh, beginning here on Thursday, to strengthen their position in the World Test Championship.

The Times of India

ICC World Test Championship: What lies ahead for every team in final stages of the competition

DUBAI: Pakistan's loss to England in the second Test match of the series at Multan has left the race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final wide open.

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India vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Test of Rahul's captaincy as India to push for WTC final qualification

CHATTOGRAM: KL Rahul's tactical acumen will be tested along with his batting prowess when a depleted Indian team clashes with a tricky Bangladesh in the high-stakes two-match series, the result of which will have an impact on India's chances for the World Test Championship final qualification.

The Times of India

How Team India can qualify for World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: With only six Tests remaining for Team India in the WTC cycle, an injury-plagued team has a big task in front of them with the first challenge coming up their way against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series, starting in Chattogram on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Ind vs Ban: We have to play aggressive cricket to qualify for WTC Final Says KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: A depleted side at his disposal, India stand-in skipper KL Rahul on Monday said that the team needs to play aggressive cricket if they are to make it to the World Test Championship final next year.

AAP

Test championship lure for Aussie summer

Australia have a chance to wrap up a spot in the World Test Championship final during the home summer, after narrowly missing out two years ago.

Dynamite News

ICC confirms venues for finals of 2023, 2025 editions of World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023 will be played at The Oval in London with the 2025 edition to take place at Lord's. Read also:

The Independent UK

Lord’s and The Oval to host next two World Test Championship finals

England are putting on the first three finals, with the Ageas Bowl the location for New Zealand’s win over India in 2021

Evening Standard

London poised to host FOUR Test matches in two months next summer with WTC final set for Oval switch

London could host four Test matches in just two months in June and July next summer, with the World Test Championship (WTC) final set to be moved across town from Lord’s to The Oval.

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