News for 'WTC Final'

Virat Kohli's confidence shaken: Can he recover?

Virat Kohli's confidence shaken: Can he recover?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Kohli, widely considered one of the batting greats of the modern game, has managed just two centuries in the last five years and only two fifties in his last 12 innings in the longest format.

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Learn from Babar, Williamson, Batters Told

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'The Indian top order should observe Babar and Kane to understand how to handle pacers when the ball is moving around. Both of them possess exceptional skills in playing late.'

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a huge part of India's success at top of the order.'

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli entertains team-mates ahead of the WTC final clash.

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Stunned Anushka reflects India's crushing loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Anushka's expression conveyed a mix of shock and confusion at the loss of such an important wicket on a crucial day of play.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

'WTC O'Clock' For Captain Rohit

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma wasted no time as he joined the team's training session on Tuesday ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.

Will India Include Kuldeep For Kanpur Test?

Will India Include Kuldeep For Kanpur Test?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh?

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Victory for South Africa followed Test success over West Indies in Guyana in August and Bangladesh in a two-Test series in October.

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'They (Gill, Jaiswal and Pant) now have to drag this Indian Test team forward like Virat did single-handedly.'

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.

The highs and lows of Ashwin's record-breaking 700 wickets

The highs and lows of Ashwin's record-breaking 700 wickets

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The constant search for excellence has pushed R Ashwin to new heights but by his own admission, it has also been 'incredibly draining'.

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

India-NZ final most watched across all WTC series

India-NZ final most watched across all WTC series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The live viewership of the Test played between June 18 and 23 touched 130.6 million across 89 territories.

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from Jasprit Bumrah on the Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Ashwin said Kohli only expressed his opinion that the WTC final should be a best of three series but never demanded the format to be changed.

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

India, who defeated England by five wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, replaced the Kiwis with a stronger points percentage of 64.58.

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

KL Rahul on road to recovery after successful surgery

KL Rahul on road to recovery after successful surgery

Rediff.com10 May 2023

KL Rahul's Successful surgery brings hope for speedy return to Indian cricket team

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday described his Indian counterpart Gautam Gambhir as a "strong leader of men", backing him to achieve success with the national team in near future.

Kohli Is 24x7 All Heart For India

Kohli Is 24x7 All Heart For India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli is intensity personified -- be in at a match or at practice.

India's batting mainstay was in top gear, training in all earnest on Wednesday, ahead of the World Test Championship final starting June 7.

'Losing a one-off final doesn't make Rohit a bad captain'

'Losing a one-off final doesn't make Rohit a bad captain'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'To make consecutive finals isn't easy. What it means is that India was the only team to play consistently well over a period of four years.'

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'You are playing a World Test Championships final, and you don't pick the number one bowler in Test cricket.'

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches.

PIX: Joy for India despite draw!

PIX: Joy for India despite draw!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 5 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia.

I'm hurting: Rohit takes responsibility for series loss

I'm hurting: Rohit takes responsibility for series loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma chose not to place batters under the cosh for the series defeat against New Zealand

Rohit should take a break from IPL: Gavaskar

Rohit should take a break from IPL: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 May 2023

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.

Decoded! How Australia Emerged World Test Champions

Decoded! How Australia Emerged World Test Champions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald feels their 'sub-continent journey' helped them triumph in the World Test Championship final against India.

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

'One of the best pace-bowling allrounders, but gave up too quickly'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

While SA great Lance Klusener hailed Hardik Pandya as one of the best fast-bowling allrounders, he believes Pandya gave up on Test cricket too easily.

'Team India lacks fearlessness in ICC titles'

'Team India lacks fearlessness in ICC titles'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Harbhajan Singh reckons the current team has not shown the fearlessness that one needs to win ICC titles

Kohli's Response To Criticism? Silence

Kohli's Response To Criticism? Silence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Kohli took to Instagram to post a quote by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: Silence is a source of great strength'.

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Once he failed in the Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final.'

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit

'Take A Break From IPL, Rohit'

'Take A Break From IPL, Rohit'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'He is looking slightly preoccupied, maybe he is thinking about the WTC.'

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

Has Batter Kohli Lost His Mojo?

Has Batter Kohli Lost His Mojo?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The decline in Kohli's Test batting average is particularly alarming. It has now plummeted to an eight-year low of 48.74.