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EXPLAINED: Wtc - The Real Truth

The World Test Championship table has a new disruptor — and it is not India

Bangladesh has climbed to fifth in the World Test Championship rankings, surpassing India who have dropped to sixth. This shift occurred after Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 series victory over Pakistan at home. India, having not played a WTC match this year, now sits above only Pakistan among Asian teams.

The Economic Times

Times are bleak for Pakistan cricket but Test game offers hope of salvation

Pakistan are suffering in short-form cricket but the World Test Championship and its two-year cycle could work in their favour

The Guardian - UK

Could a wealth tax work in the UK? A visual guide

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to consider a new levy to help balance the books. We look at her options

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Ben Stokes again voices anger at ICC rules after England’s over rate punishment

England’s points deduction led to them slipping from second to third in the WTC standings.

The Independent UK

ICC ready to back WTC four-day Tests in boost for smaller nations

The ICC is ready to sanction four-day Tests in the World Test Championship to help smaller nations to play more games and longer series

The Guardian - UK

The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation

Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger.

AAP

South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The Proteas are on the brink of a historic victory on the fourth day of the WTC decider at Lord’s. Join James Wallace for updates

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Aussie star's 'gruesome' Lord's injury a huge Test blow

Steve Smith's immediate playing future is in doubt after suffering a compound dislocation of his finger while dropping a catch against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

'Best in years': Captain Cummins ready to tackle WTC

After taking an extended break following Australia's drought-breaking series win against India, Pat Cummins says he has bounced back better than ever.

AAP

Why neutrals should back South Africa against Australia in WTC final

Wealth of Big Three is skewing Test cricket and a big win for Australia at Lord’s would only emphasise this gulf

The Guardian - UK

Wisden calls World Test Championship a ‘shambles’ and makes case for reform

Wisden has trained its sights on the International Cricket Council and called the World Test Championship a ‘shambles masquerading as a showpiece’

The Guardian - UK

ICC set to delay controversial decision over creation of two-tier Test cricket

The World Test Championship is set to continue in a single-league format but plans for two divisions could return to the ICC’s agenda for the 2027-2029 cycle

The Guardian - UK

Exclusive: Gautam Gambhir to travel with India 'A' to England

Head coach wants to monitor reserve pool; prepares blueprint for WTC, T20 and ODI WCs

The Times of India

Australia finish marginally behind table-toppers South Africa in World Test Championship points table

Having already secured a place in the top two of the World Test Championship (WTC) table to defend their title in the WTC final this June against South Africa, Australia's 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka couldn't take them to the top of the chart, as they stayed in second…

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AAP

Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win

Australia have won only one Test series on the subcontinent in a decade but can begin turning things around this week.

The Times of India

Would like to finish WTC cycle on a winning note: Shan Masood ahead of Windies Tests

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the opening Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood expressed his team's desire to conclude their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning note.

The Times of India

South Africa match India's record of 7 consecutive wins with 10-wicket triumph against Pakistan

South Africa secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan on Monday, clinching the two-match Test series at Newlands in Cape Town. After enforcing the follow-on, the hosts bowled out Pakistan for 478 in their second innings. South Africa then comfortably chased down the modest target of 58 runs in just…

The Times of India

South Africa seal top spot in WTC standings with dominant 10-wicket win over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: South Africa clinched a dominant 10-wicket victory over Pakistan at Newlands on Monday, cementing their top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

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The Guardian - UK

Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years

England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 onwards under a radical two division plan being considered for Test cricket

Dynamite News

India would have lost BGT 5-0 if Bumrah wasn't there: Harbhajan Singh

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that if star quick Jasprit Bumrah had not taken part in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Read further on Dynamite News:

AAP

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

The Times of India

'Emotional moment for me,' says Temba Bavuma after South Africa make WTC Final

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma described the Proteas’ qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as an emotional moment, following their dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday.

The Times of India

How South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The South African team on Sunday claimed their maiden World Test Championship Final spot after securing a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

The Times of India

South Africa book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan, India's chances slim further

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.

The Times of India

How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final

NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.

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