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WTC Final: Australia pacers dismantle top-order to leave India reeling at 151-5 at stumps on Day 2

At the start of play on Day Two of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on Thursday, the broadcasters put up a revealing graphic. Of the 85 overs that India had bowled on Day 1, only nine % of deliveries were hitting the stumps.

The Times of India

‘Embrace it’: Stokes says Test cricket must become more exciting to survive

The England captain, Ben Stokes, has urged administrators to stop trying to fight change in order to ensure young players are still interested in Test cricket

The Guardian - UK

England to attack Steve Smith with 'quirkier' tactics to make for uncomfortable Ashes

Australia's Steve Smith has earned the respect of his England opponents over a dominant 13-year Ashes career, but this could be his toughest test to date

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World Test Championship final: India in trouble as late Ravindra Jadeja wicket cements Australia dominance

India trail Australia by 318 with only five first-innings wicket in hand

Evening Standard

India struggle for runs as Australia gain upper hand in World Test Championship

By stumps on day two India were 318 behind on 151 for five.

The Independent UK

Australia take control of WTC final as India contribute to own downfall

Australia reduced India to 151 for five, 318 runs behind, on the second day of the World Test Championship final

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith’s London love affair continues with century against India

Steve Smith has put himself second to Don Bradman for Test centuries scored in England by a visitor after continuing his London love affair in the World

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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

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

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

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

Cricket’s absurd championship climax perfect for brilliantly silly Test game

The action crackled and fizzed while Australia and India locked horns in a Test that adds further intrigue for the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Moeen Ali agrees to come out of retirement to join England’s Ashes squad

He has 64 Test caps, 195 wickets and the small matter of five Test centuries.

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali answers England’s SOS call to join Ashes squad after Jack Leach injury

Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to be added to England’s Ashes squad.

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The Independent UK

Moeen Ali comes out of retirement to join England Ashes squad

The 35-year-old, who stepped away from the Test side in 2021, will be available to face Australia and cover for the injured Jack Leach

Evening Standard

How to watch Australia vs India: TV channel and live stream for World Test Championship final today

Australia head for the last of their Ashes preparations with the World Test Championship final against India later today.

The Times of India

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 Hindu

Andy Flower joins Australia support staff ahead of WTC final versus India

Former England coach and currently in charge of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, Andy Flower has joined the Australian camp ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, starting on June 7 at The Oval.

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The Guardian - UK

Dam collapse would be new low if Moscow is to blame, says Rishi Sunak

Prime minister made comment en route to Washington where he is having talks with Joe Biden during a two-day visit

The Times of India

'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 Times of India

WTC Final: India face Australia in quest to end ICC title drought

NEW DELHI: To end their decade-long global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday.

The Times of India

In-form Virat Kohli will be thrilled going into WTC Final: Nasser Hussain

NEW DELHI: Back among runs across formats and high on confidence, Virat Kohli will be thrilled going into the World Test Championship Final against Australia, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain.

The Times of India

WTC Final Countdown - Playing in overseas conditions has given me a lot of confidence: Shubman Gill

NEW DELHI: Talented young batsman Shubman Gill has been in sensational form with the bat recently. Following an impressive performance in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League season 16, the 23-year-old is now set to carry his good form into the eagerly-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. The match…

The Times of India

Countdown to WTC Final: India vs Australia Test rivalry in numbers

The 2021-23 WTC Final at the Oval is now around the corner and will feature two powerhouses of international cricket - India and Australia. For the second straight time in as many editions, Team India have made the summit clash.

The Times of India

India vs Australia: Where the WTC final will be won or lost

India dominated the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home against Australia, riding on some spectacular performances from spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who collectively picked up 47 wickets. The World Test Championship final at the Oval, beginning on Wednesday, will however be a different ball game.

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