Australia’s Steve Smith racks up seventh Test century on English soil Smith helped his side reach 442 for seven on day two against India at the Oval. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
WTC Final Day 2 | Australia bags India openers before tea after a first-innings 469 on Day 2 of World Test Championship final Match report of the second day of World Test Championship final between India and Australia on June 7, 2023 The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
IND vs AUS: Head and Smith fall as India hang on in WTC final NEW DELHI: India's seam-heavy attack unleashed their prowess on the second day's morning session, taking four crucial wickets to maintain a fighting chance against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday. The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
WTC Final: Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting slam India's decision to drop R Ashwin NEW DELHI: The exclusion of premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the India squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia has drawn criticism from Australian cricket legends Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting. The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
India vs Australia WTC Final: Aussies get Head start against India on Day 1 Wayward bowling lets Rohit Co. down as a blazing ton from Travis Head helps Australia recover from 76-3 to position of strength on Day 1 of the WTC Final; Smith too on cusp of another century The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
WTC Final: Love batting under shadow of Steve Smith, says Travis Head NEW DELHI: Australia's star batsman Travis Head thrives on batting alongside Test stalwart Steve Smith, as it brings out his best performances on the field. Head's remarkable innings of 146 not out off 156 balls during the first day of the World Test Championship final against India placed Australia in… The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
WTC Final: Not picking R Ashwin was purely based on conditions, says bowling coach Paras Mhambrey NEW DELHI: India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Wednesday said the decision to exclude premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin from the World Test Championship final against Australia was solely influenced by the prevailing conditions. The Times of India · Jun 8, 2023
Head, Smith shine as Australia control World Test final Travis Head has laid down a marker ahead of the Ashes, proving he has the game to work in England with a blazing century to help Australia to 3-327 on day The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final 2023: Head and Smith run India ragged with huge stand on Day 1 A tenacious Australian batting line-up made the most of the miss, moving to a comfortable 327 for three at the end of the first day of the ICC World Test Championship final here on Wednesday. The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head’s fluent 146 not out against India turns WTC final Australia’s way Australia scored 327 for three on the first day of the World Test Championship final against India with Travis Head compiling a superb 146 not out The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final, IND vs AUS Highlights: Travis Head, Steve Smith shine as Australia post 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 against India NEW DELHI: In a stunning display of counter-attacking batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. His scintillating hundred left the Indian bowling attack bereft of ideas as Australia reached an impressive 327 for 3 under bright… The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
WTC Final: India pacers remove openers, Australia 73/2 at lunch on Day 1 NEW DELHI: In the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, Australia reached 73 for two at lunch against India on the opening day on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma chose to insert Australia on a grassy wicket. The Times of India · Jun 7, 2023
Travis Head and Steve Smith steady ship for Australia in WTC final David Warner delivered an early statement before falling for 43 before lunch, with Australia 2-73 in the World Test Championship final. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
David Warner out for 43 just before lunch on day one of World Test Championship Australia reached 73 for two against India by the first interval at the Kia Oval. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023 All set for titanic clash in pursuit of Test cricket’s holy grail India will want to make amends for the inaugural WTC final held at Southampton in 2021 when New Zealand cruised home by eight wickets in a rain-affected encounter. Australia stands in the way this time around, as India takes another shot at redemption.
The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023 Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.
Dynamite News · Jun 4, 2023 WTC: Take a look at top performers who took India to finals India will be eyeing their first-ever ICC World Test Championship title when they lock horns with the mighty Australians in the final from June 7 onwards at The Oval, which also marks their second successive final in the tournament. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023 World Test Championship final: Rohit Sharma’s India chases elusive glory in Oval showdown The World Test Championship final offers India the opportunity to win its first ICC title since 2013. But it is missing key match-winners and faces a formidable Australian side
The Times of India · Jun 2, 2023 WTC Final: Can Team India play both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja? It’s ironic that the last time two of India’s champion cricketers and spin-bowling allrounders, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, featured in an overseas Test XI was in the 2021 World Test Championship final vs New Zealand at Ageas Bowl, Southampton from June 18-23.
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The Hindu · May 29, 2023 Kohli joins Team India training ahead of WTC final, Rohit to hit nets from Tuesday India will play Australia at the Oval in the one-off Test from June 7 to 11
The Hindu · May 25, 2023 Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels that the Indian team should play to its strength and include both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven against Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship final at the Oval, next month.
The Times of India · May 24, 2023 India should play both Ashwin and Jadeja in WTC Final: Ravi Shastri NEW DELHI: Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Indian team should play to its strengths and include both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing eleven for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval.
The Hindu · May 22, 2023 We weren't one of the best teams, didn't deserve to be in semis: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis RCB have never won an IPL trophy and it would have rankled Faf all the more as, despite leading the run-getters’ chart, his efforts went in vain.
The Times of India · May 22, 2023 Faf du Plessis admits RCB weren't one of best teams, didn't deserve to be in semis NEW DELHI: After another premature exit, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis expressed disappointment with his team's performance, acknowledging that they were not one of the strongest teams in the competition and did not deserve to reach the semifinals.