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World Test Championships: Team India battling for Lord's spot

Loss to Kiwis has made India's task to qualify for WTC Final tougher; Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka all close in

The Times of India

How Pakistan are still in the WTC final race

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final next year remain alive, though their path is steep and relies heavily on results going their way.

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'Team India made things harder': Cricket legend on WTC Final qualification path

NEW DELHI: In response to India's loss to New Zealand in the second Test match in Pune, former cricketer Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment, attributing the defeat to the Indian team's lackluster batting performance.

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IND vs NZ: How Bengaluru rain hurts India in race to qualify for WTC 2025 final

As persistent rain washed out the opening session of the first Test between India and New Zealand on Wednesday at Bengaluru, it happened with the hosts' ambition of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final being affected.

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Ravichandran Ashwin and Nathan Lyon brace up for 'battle royale' in Australia

NEW DELHI: More than 100 Tests and over 500 wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin has fought hard to deliver and drive himself past those milestones to sit among India's leading bowlers. And the veteran off-spinner is far from done, despite being 38 and in the twilight of his career.

The Times of India

Will India rest Jasprit Bumrah; who will be third spinner - Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel? What's the game plan for Kanpur Test

After starting their final stretch of the 'Road to Lord's' campaign for the World Test Championship (WTC) final with an emphatic win over Bangladesh, India will now move to Kanpur for the second and final match of the Test series. The match is scheduled to start on Friday.

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After winning return to Test cricket, Rishabh Pant says this is 'where I belong the most'

India's massive 280-run win over Bangladesh in the first Test of the series in Chennai marks a rousing start to the team's run in the home stretch of the World Test Championship (WTC). Rohit Sharma Co consolidated their position as the top team in the WTC leaderboard with their seventh…

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India vs Bangladesh Tests: It's one-sided on paper, but what does the form guide say

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Rahil Dravid's last instruction as head coach to modern day great Virat Kohli was to complete his trophy cabinet. In his last dressing room talk, Dravid told Kohli, "one red to go, tick it." Dravid was talking about the World Test Championship (WTC), a trophy…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal on brink of World Test Championship milestone, leaving even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma behind

NEW DELHI: India's young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the brink of making history in the ongoing 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As India gear up to face Bangladesh in a two-match Test series starting September 19 in Chennai, Yashasvi is aiming for a remarkable milestone.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Marnus Labuschagne reveals what makes India a tough team to beat in Australia

NEW DELHI: Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne emphasized India's formidable fast bowling attack as a significant factor in making them a tough opponent in Australian conditions, ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With India having dominated the series over the past decade, Australia are looking to end their barren…

The Times of India

'I am not going to stop': Rohit Sharma isn't thinking of retiring anytime soon - Watch

Rohit Sharma may have retired from the T20Is, but he isn't thinking of quitting white-ball internationals anytime soon, while also wanting to add the elusive World Test Championship (WTC) trophy to India's cabinet under his leadership.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan in World Test Championship final: Still possible or it's a near-impossible dream?

NEW DELHI: While the prospect of an India vs Pakistan World Test Championship (WTC) final remains theoretically possible, recent results have made it a near-impossible scenario. Pakistan's historic defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi has further diminished their already slim chances of reaching the WTC final. With India among the favorites…

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Pakistan eye WTC final spot, hope for Babar Azam's return to form

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's demanding red-ball cricket schedule, which includes nine Test matches over the course of the next five months, got off to a soggy start with a sloppy outfield on Wednesday when the opening Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi was delayed by overnight rain.

The Times of India

Times Exclusive: New NCA will be open for Olympic sportspersons too, says Jay Shah

Jay Shah is a man on a mission these days. After predicting India's victory in the T20 World Cup successfully, in February, in Rajkot, India's youngest BCCI secretary, still only 35, and already in his second term, is taking giant steps to take Indian cricket to even greater heights.

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'Team could become invincible': Sunil Gavaskar urges Hardik Pandya's return to Test cricket for India's WTC title bid

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged for efforts to bring star all-rounder Hardik Pandya back into the Test team, stressing his importance for India's chances in winning their first World Test Championship (WTC) title and achieving success in Australia.

The Times of India

India will win 2025 WTC Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

NEW DELHI: After leading India to a coveted 2024 T20 World Cup title win, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India in the ICC World Test Championships and the ICC Champions Trophy, as the BCCI secretary Jay Shah hoped that he will lead India to the final in both the…

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Yuvraj Singh trolls Shubman Gill in Rohit Sharma's 'garden mein ghoomne' post

NEW DELHI: India further solidified their position on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings with a dominant innings and 64-run win in Dharamsala, sealing a resounding 4-1 series win over England.

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2027 World Test Championship final in England too

MUMBAI: The 2027 World Test Championship final will be held in England in June. It will be the fourth consecutive time that England will host the WTC final-it staged the 2021 WTC final at Southampton, the 2023 final at The Oval, and will stage the 2025 final at Lord’s.

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'World Test Championship has made it worse for Test cricket'

NEW DELHI: Former England Test batter Mark Butcher has expressed his criticism of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC), stating that the tournament has done more harm than good to the longest format of the game.

The Hindu

WTC has made it worse for Test cricket: Butcher

Former England Test batter Mark Butcher feels the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has done more harm than good to the longest format.

The Hindu

Spin-king Ashwin in no mood to relinquish his crown

R. Ashwin, India's best bowler in the last WTC cycle, was benched for the title clash. Despite the setback, he bounced back with a match-winning spell of 12/131 in the opening Test of the new WTC cycle, proving his hunger and passion for the game. He is now just one…

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India vs West Indies Tests: Watch out for these 3 Indian players

NEW DELHI: After losing to Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final in England, Team India is now all geared up for their next assignment. In the Caribbean island, Rohit Sharma and co. will be taking on the West Indies who were once a formidable outfit. Though the Windies…

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India tour of the West Indies 2023: Travel to the venues

NEW DELHI: Back in action after a well-deserved month-long break post the World Test Championship final, Team India kick-off their new WTC cycle and new season with a tour of the Caribbean.

The Hindu

World Test Championship | India to start 2023-25 cycle with WI tour, will also play Australia, England

Here is India’s full schedule in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. India will kick off the cycle with a tour to West Indies and culminate the campaign with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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Fit-again Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests

NEW DELHI: Australia's injury-plagued pacer Josh Hazlewood, who missed the recently-concluded World Test Championship (WTC) final against India at The Oval, on Tuesday declared himself fit and said he's determined to feature in at least three Ashes Tests.

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