The Latest Breaking News from WTC

India seek Sri Lanka Test series win to revive World Test Championship hopes

A strong showing in Sri Lanka is essential for India to improve its position in the World Test Championship. Captain Shubman Gill stressed the team's determination to reach the championship final. The Indian squad is aiming for dominance, recalling their last victorious sweep against Sri Lanka nine years ago. With…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri Lanka

Australia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secured three wins from four games. New Zealand is third, with four wins from six matches played so far. India, the two-time runners-up, faces pressure after recent defeats. Teams are…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Kuldeep took break to assess body, not fitness concern: Sairaj Bahutule

Kuldeep Yadav rested during the warm-up game after a heavy workload, which was precautionary. Other spinners like Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja received extended bowling sessions. The team focused on adapting to local conditions and assessing player fitness for the upcoming series. Shubman Gill recovered well after a hand injury…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

England to face Bangladesh in one-off Test in preparation for Ashes series

Lord’s could stage a Test match between Bangladesh and England in late May as a warm-up before the home series against Australia in 2027

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standings

India secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India to 564, before their bowlers, led by debutant Manav Suthar, dismissed Afghanistan twice for low scores. This win, however, does not impact India's World Test Championship standings as the fixture was…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

The World Test Championship table has a new disruptor — and it is not India

Bangladesh has climbed to fifth in the World Test Championship rankings, surpassing India who have dropped to sixth. This shift occurred after Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 series victory over Pakistan at home. India, having not played a WTC match this year, now sits above only Pakistan among Asian teams.

The Economic Times · May 20

Times are bleak for Pakistan cricket but Test game offers hope of salvation

Pakistan are suffering in short-form cricket but the World Test Championship and its two-year cycle could work in their favour

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Could a wealth tax work in the UK? A visual guide

Rachel Reeves is under pressure to consider a new levy to help balance the books. We look at her options

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

Ben Stokes again voices anger at ICC rules after England’s over rate punishment

England’s points deduction led to them slipping from second to third in the WTC standings.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

ICC ready to back WTC four-day Tests in boost for smaller nations

The ICC is ready to sanction four-day Tests in the World Test Championship to help smaller nations to play more games and longer series

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025