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India become No. 1 in World Test Championship points table

India moved to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after it was updated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday following Australia's win over New Zealand in the Wellington Test.

The Times of India

World Test Championship ranking | India consolidates second position with five-wicket win against England

India secures second place in WTC standings with a five-wicket win over England, led by Rohit Sharma.

The Hindu

U19 World Cup Final: India's revenge match vs Australia? Uday Saharan says 'I am...'

The Australian team has had the better of India lately in title matches -- be it the World Test Championship final or the more recent ODI World Cup final. On both the occasions, Rohit Sharma's men finished second. Can skipper Uday Saharan and his 'Boys in Blue' end that streak…

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New Zealand leapfrog Australia and India to claim top spot in WTC standings

NEW DELHI: New Zealand surged to the summit of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a resounding 281-run triumph over South Africa on Wednesday.

The Times of India

India slip to fifth spot in WTC rankings after Hyderabad loss

India drops to fifth in World Test Championship standings after shock defeat to England, behind Bangladesh.

The Hindu

WTC rankings: India drop below Bangladesh after defeat against England

NEW DELHI: Following their shocking 28-run loss to England in the opening Test in Hyderabad, India has fallen to fifth place in the World Test Championship rankings, behind Bangladesh.

The Times of India

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 Times of India

India in South Africa: India penalised for slow over-rate

ICC docks India two points and fines 10% match fees for bowling two overs short in Centurion Test, worsening India's standing in World Test Championship.

The Hindu

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: India fined for slow over-rate, docked two WTC points

NEW DELHI: As if their most devastating loss to South Africa in the opening Test at Centurion was not enough, India were fined 10% of their match fees and lost two significant World Test Championship (WTC) points.

The Times of India

Watch: Pat Cummins' peach of a delivery to dismiss Babar Azam in Boxing Day Test at MCG

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins sure well knows how to lead from the front. One of the best fast bowlers in the world, Cummins has already led the Aussies to the World Test Championship title, the ODI World Cup title and an Ashes triumph against old foes England.

The Times of India

Smriti Mandhana bats for Women's World Test Championship but England's Tammy Beaumont says long way to go

NEW DELHI: India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana expressed enthusiasm for the proposal of a World Test Championship in women's Test cricket. However, England veteran Tammy Beaumont raised concerns, stating that it would be unjust to organise such a competition when only three countries consistently participate in women's Test cricket.

The Times of India

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has full belief in bowlers ahead of Test series with New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Despite winning only one match in the last two World Test Championship cycles combined, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expresses confidence in his team's bowling unit to bring about a positive change in fortunes.

The Times of India

New Zealand aim to translate World Cup experience into success in Bangladesh Tests

NEW DELHI: New Zealand are gearing up for their ICC World Test Championship campaign in Bangladesh, drawing inspiration from their recent stint at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India. Despite a semifinal exit in the 50-over tournament, the Black Caps are eager to refocus on Test cricket as…

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World Cup, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: New Zealand need to beat Sri Lanka, weather to keep semis hope alive

BENGALURU: In the last decade or so, New Zealand have been one of the consistent teams in ICC events. Be it the World Test Championship triumph, the 2021 T20 World Cup runners-up finish or reaching the final in the last two editions of the 50 over World Cup, the Black…

The Times of India

Would be great if Jasprit Bumrah plays more and more matches before World Cup: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is pivotal to the Indian pace attack. The India pace spearhead has been out of action since September 2022 owing to a lower back injury and missed the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. He also missed the IPL 2023 and the World Test Championship final…

The Times of India

India vs West Indies ODIs: Top three player battles to watch out for

NEW DELHI: Rain played spoilsport and came in the way of India's ambition of clean-sweeping the two-match Test series and starting the new World Test Championship cycle with a hundred percent record on Monday. The Rohit Sharma led Indian team will now aim to continue their dominance in the shorter…

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Constant search for excellence has been incredibly draining: Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Putting aside the disappointment of being dropped from the World Test Championship final, Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday tormented West Indies, claiming his 33rd fifer on the opening day of the Dominica Test.

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India vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test: 'Five star' Ashwin puts India in commanding position on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin made a triumphant return to the cricketing arena following his disappointment in the World Test Championship final last month. The seasoned Indian spinner claimed his 33rd five-wicket haul, leading India's charge against a lacklustre West Indies team on the first day of the opening Test.

Daily Mirror

Cricket chiefs set for talks to reduce punishments after England stars fined £15k each

England's players were fined their entire £15,000 match fee for the second Ashes Test at Lord's for a slow over rate, while Ben Stokes' side also lost eight World Test Championship points

The Times of India

Watch: Team India's photo session ahead of West Indies series

NEW DELHI: The Indian players are seen posing for the customary photo session on the eve of the first Test as they prepare to begin the new two-year World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a two-match Test series against the West Indies on Wednesday at the picturesque Windsor Park Stadium…

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

Gary Stead to remain New Zealand head coach till 2025

The New Zealand cricket board announced on Tuesday that Gary Stead will continue to serve as the head coach of the Black Caps for all formats until the culmination of the World Test Championship cycle in 2025.

The Hindu

India eye WTC boost from struggling West Indies

India’s latest quest for an elusive World Test Championship title gets under way on Wednesday in Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica against a West Indies team expected to struggle to cope with the formidable challenge presented by the visitors in the two-match series.

The Times of India

Watch: Team India's 'colourful fielding drill' to sharpen reflexes

NEW DELHI: With the first India versus West Indies Test fast approaching, preparations are in full swing for Rohit Sharma and co. After a month-long break post the World Test Championship final, the tour of Caribbean is India's first assignment.

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