World Test Championship final: Australia v India, day one – as it happened Travis Head’s blistering century put Australia in charge on day one of the final and he was superbly supported by Steve Smith The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
Moeen Ali answers England’s Ashes call to rejoin squad after two years away Moeen Ali will join the England Ashes squad nearly two years after retiring following an injury to spinner Jack Leach The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Will the WTC Final be disrupted by protestors? This is why the ICC is wary NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has prepared two pitches for the much-anticipated World Test Championship Final between India and Australia starting today (June 7) at the Oval in London. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: No Hazlewood, but India face Boland challenge Even as they must have heaved a sigh of relief with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the WTC final, India must remain wary of his replacement Scott Boland. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: Rohit Sharma marks 50th Test in biggest red-ball game Apart from early morning media commitments, like the one at 9.15 am London time at the Oval on Tuesday, the other thing that Rohit Sharma loves to hate is the word "talented". It was used liberally to describe his game in his formative years. "I hate that word. Because it… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
India vs Australia WTC Final: Another shot at elusive Test crown for Team India India resume search for World Test Championship title but Australia will pose formidable challenge at The Oval The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
WTC final | Oval pitch will assist spinners, a good venue for India: Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar reckons the spin-friendly Oval pitch will make India a confident side going into the World Test Championship final against Australia and their tweakers could become doubly dangerous if they are able to get “that drift” and make the ball talk in the air. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
WTC final | Ajinkya Rahane will have his work cut out: Sanjay Manjrekar Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in London, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed Ajinkya Rahane who is returning to the Indian side after 18-19 months. India will take on Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval from June 7… The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: Why The Oval will continue to inspire Team India NEW DELHI: For Indian cricket lovers of radio days, the Oval is almost a sacred spot. Here in 1971 Ajit Wadekar-led India vanquished England in England for the first time. Coming 24 years after the country had gained freedom and on the heels of a seemingly improbable away 1-0 series… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
England captains Ben Stokes and Heather Knight projected onto Tower Bridge ahead of Ashes The England men's and women's sides will both take on Australia for the Ashes this summer –and Ben Stokes and Heather Knight are calling on the nation for their support Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023
A climax at the summit: on the World Test Championship in London today Summit clashes such as the World Test Championship are loaded with extra pressure and India and Australia will step onto the turf on Wednesday as equals The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023
Report into discrimination within cricket to be published soon – Lucy Frazer The ICEC report was initially due in autumn 2022. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
How to watch the World Test Championship final online: stream the Test online Here's how you can watch the ICC World Test Championship final online, which is Australia v India beginning Wednesday, June 7. WhatToWatch · Jun 6, 2023
Stuart Broad calm over Ashes selection after ‘raging’ at Brisbane omission The seam bowler is targetting a big impact in the fifth Test The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023 Reward or redemption? World Test Championship final looks entirely different for Australia and India While the two nations face off at The Oval, cricket fans will also be wondering about the future of the fixture
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Pat Cummins has no plans to rest as Australia captain targets every Ashes Test All five matches take place in a period lasting just over six weeks.
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 Shardul Thakur terms WTC final 'once-in-a-lifetime moment', eager to make it count NEW DELHI: Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has expressed his excitement for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, which is set to commence on Wednesday at The Oval in London. Thakur considers this opportunity as a "once-in-a-lifetime moment" and is eager to make the most of it.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Stuart Broad hopeful Andy Flower does not reveal England secrets to Australia The Zimbabwean led England for five years between 2009 and 2014.
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 'He has an amazing skill set at his age': Virat Kohli reveals role in Shubman Gill's emergence NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has revealed his role on the emergence of rising star Shubman Gill, saying the young opener has an amazing skill set at his age and is primed to perform well in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia starting on Wednesday…
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 India no longer taken lightly by Australia, has earned respect as Test team: Virat Kohli Prolific batsman Virat Kohli says the Indian Test team has earned formidable Australia’s respect after beating them twice in their own backyard and they are no longer taken lightly in the traditional format.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 Munir Ali: ‘When Moeen was 13, I made him a deal. Two years: cricket, cricket, cricket’ Moeen Ali’s return to Birmingham is extra special for his family, especially his father, who is a coach and an ‘uncle’ to hundreds
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 The money’s nice, but I’d love to play 100 Test matches: Mitchell Starc on IPL ahead of the World Test Championship final The left-arm pacer said he hasn’t been participating in the IPL in order to prolong his international career and represent his country in 100 Test matches
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Ashes major talking points as Australia gear up for first taste of ‘Bazball’ The series starts at Edgbaston next week.
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 Virat Kohli: 'Rivalry has turned into respect since back-to-back series wins in Australia' NEW DELHI: As powerhouses India and Australia gear up for the ICC World Test Championship final starting Wednesday at The Oval, former India captain Virat Kohli said that the Indian Test side has earned the respect of a formidable Australian team and the marquee clash will be a 'battle of…
The Times of India · Jun 6, 2023 The money's nice, but I'd love to play 100 Test matches: Mitchell Starc on IPL NEW DELHI: A no show in the Indian Premier League since 2015, Australia's premier pacer Mitchell Starc said that he has not been featuring in the world's biggest T20 league to prolong his international career.