Australia dominated the proceedings on the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final at the Oval.
With Australia completely dominating the proceedings on Day 1 of the WTC Final, many questioned why R Ashwin was picked in the playing XI.
After becoming the first batter to score a century in the WTC Final, Travis Head said he enjoyed batting with Steve Smith.
India's last ICC title win came a decade ago in the 2013 Champions Trophy, but Rohit said there was no point in dwelling on past disappointments.
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma should take a break from IPL 2023 and instead prepare in earnest for the WTC final against Australia next month, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.
Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.
Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the World Test Championship final against India.
Green reveals Rohit Sharma's secret to calmness and success
David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests after declaring himself fit.
The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.
Sunil Gavaskar believes switching from the T20 mode in the IPL to Test cricket will be the biggest challenge for the Indian players when they take on Australia.
Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.
Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.
'I really hope we've inspired a new generation.'
Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.
Ricky Ponting believes that English pacer Stuart Broad, who announced his retirement after the ongoing fifth Ashes Test, is the 'ultimate Ashes warrior'.
'To take 600 wickets and to play the number of Test matches he has takes a special kind of cricketer.'
At stumps, Australia extended their lead to 296 runs by reaching 123 for four in 44 overs in their second innings.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.
Travis Head channels Gilchrist spirit in WTC Final
Ahead of the WTC Final at the Oval, India coach Rahul Dravid said the team deserved the play in the big game.
Stokes acknowledged that he is nearing the conclusion of his career rather than the beginning, but he stated he still wants to stick around to play in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia at the end of 2025.
'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'
Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit
Sourav Ganguly hoped that the seasoned batter makes "most" of the opportunity
Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.
Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.
'We've got Test cricket after the IPL, so I've got to stay true to my technique and find ways to win games for my team, something that I take a lot of pride in.'
India's much-vaunted top order let them down at The Oval
'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'
Cameron Green feels there is still enough help for the pacers and backed his team to defend a 444-run target against India.
Test cricketers from England and South Africa paid tributes to Queen Elizabeth II as they wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence ahead of start of Day 3 of the third and final Test match at The Oval in London.
Former Australia captain Ponting believes Australian players are more suited to English conditions and will have more of an edge than India.
Virat Kohli keen to help Shubman Gill grow and understand his potential
'I want to win games, I want to win championships'
'It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can.'
IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
With the WTC final set to get underway shortly after the IPL, India skipper Rohit Sharma said the players' workloads will be closely monitored.
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