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WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Massive purse prize for WTC winners

Massive purse prize for WTC winners

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The 2025 final will be played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's from June 11.

'This is our year': SA confident of WTC triumph over Aus

'This is our year': SA confident of WTC triumph over Aus

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj believes his team deserves to lift the World Test Championship trophy after their consistent performances throughout the cycle.

WTC Final: Will Bad Weather Affect Day 3?

WTC Final: Will Bad Weather Affect Day 3?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The final hour or so of Day 3 is expected to remain clear, but overcast skies promise to remain throughout, which may once again lead to light issues in the final stages of the day.

CSA shuts door on IPL playoff dreams for SA stars

CSA shuts door on IPL playoff dreams for SA stars

Rediff.com14 May 2025

WTC Final-bound SA players likely to miss IPL playoffs

Kohli hints Siraj, Ishant will play WTC final

Kohli hints Siraj, Ishant will play WTC final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'These quicks are dominating every day,' the skipper tweeted.

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

Check out India's playing XI for WTC final

Check out India's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

India go with Ashwin and Jadeja with three seamers for WTC final

VOTE! Will WTC Final end in a DRAW?

VOTE! Will WTC Final end in a DRAW?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The first day of the final match was washed out due to rains.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

Gambhir opens up on painful 0-3 defeat to NZ

Gambhir opens up on painful 0-3 defeat to NZ

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The 0-3 loss to New Zealand at home last year still haunts India head coach Gautam Gambhir and he also doesn't want his players to forget that rare drubbing in Tests as they build for the future.

WTC finalists Aus hope to maintain momentum

WTC finalists Aus hope to maintain momentum

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'...The players and staff deserve a lot of credit for the standard of cricket we have played over the past two years. It would be a great reward for everyone to finish as World Test Champions.'

Kohli defends team combination after WTC final defeat

Kohli defends team combination after WTC final defeat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

India's captain asserted that there was nothing wrong with India's choice of bowlers as they needed to score more runs in order to let their spinners call the shots.

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rabada Overtakes Donald, Rewrites History at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada stamped his class on the biggest stage-rocking Australia and leapfrogging legends in the record books.

Umesh ready to help India win WTC final

Umesh ready to help India win WTC final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Despite doing well over the last three years, Umesh is not a sure starter in the playing eleven considering the competition which has gotten stiffer with the emergence of Mohammad Siraj.

Hadlee on why New Zealand have edge in WTC final vs India

Hadlee on why New Zealand have edge in WTC final vs India

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Fast-bowling great Richard Hadlee expects swing bowlers to dominate the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) between India and New Zealand in Southampton next month.

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

We have to play aggressive cricket, says stand-in skipper KL Rahul

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The series marks the beginning of a new cycle for both India and England in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC).

How Kohli's dismissal shaped Australia's WTC triumph

How Kohli's dismissal shaped Australia's WTC triumph

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Australia's victory hinged on the dismissal of Virat Kohli on the final day.

Jay Shah's Big Lord's Moment

Jay Shah's Big Lord's Moment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

ICC chairman Jay Shah added his name to Lord's legendary tradition by ringing the bell before the World Test Championship (WTC) final

Aussies Unlikely To Return Even If IPL Resumes

Aussies Unlikely To Return Even If IPL Resumes

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Cricket Australia will support any Aussie player who chooses not to return, as the focus shifts toward international duties -- particularly the World Test Championship final at Lord's on June 11.

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

During match no. 43 of IPL 2023, LSG skipper KL Rahul limped off the field during their home match against RCB.

WTC final: Jamieson hid in bathroom to escape tension

WTC final: Jamieson hid in bathroom to escape tension

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tension and nervousness caused during New Zealand's run chase on the final day of the ICC Word Test Championship final against India forced their star pacer Kyle Jamieson to hide inside the bathroom.

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

WTC final: Jamieson, Conway put New Zealand in charge

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson wrecked India with the ball and opener Devon Conway compiled a half-century to put New Zealand in a commanding position in the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in Southampton on Sunday.

Dom's Take: WTC Final: May the BEST team win

Dom's Take: WTC Final: May the BEST team win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Dominic Xavier salutes both teams, wishes both sides luck and hopes for five days of unforgettable cricket.

WTC standing: India consolidate second position with 5-wkt win over England

WTC standing: India consolidate second position with 5-wkt win over England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India consolidated their second spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standing following their five-wicket win against Ben Stokes' England in the fourth Test at Ranchi on Monday.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A look back at the thrilling encounters between India and New Zealand in ICC tournament knockout stages, highlighting key moments and memorable performances.

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill thwarted New Zealand's plans with a gutsy batting display in tough conditions.

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'If I had to make a call whether to head back to India and finish the tournament, it would be an easy decision. It's a no from me. Lives and safety are the most important thing, not pay cheques.'

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

New Zealand's late push for a place in next year's International Cricket Council's World Test Championship final will come to a head against an injury-hit Pakistan when their two-Test series begins on Saturday in Mount Maunganui.

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

'Get out and watch them': Haddin urges Aussie fans

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Brad Haddin encouraged the Aussie public to go out and watch Indian icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action

Paine tips India to win WTC final... here's why

Paine tips India to win WTC final... here's why

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

New Zealand are coming into the match well-prepared, following their 1-0 series-win over hosts England but for Paine, it won't count for much as he believes the win came against a depleted home side.

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Bumrah Workload: With focus on 2027 World Cup, pace spearhead to play more ODIs than T20Is

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Bavuma backs 'unlucky' Rabada to deliver against New Zealand

T20 World Cup semifinal: Bavuma backs 'unlucky' Rabada to deliver against New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to attract more crowds to the Test match have for the first time announced free entry for several enclosures.

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

I'm bowling the best I have in my career: Hazlewood

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

A calf injury forced Josh Hazlewood to miss being part of Australia's World Test Championship win two years ago and the fast bowler is keen to avoid a second such heartbreak.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.