News for 'WTC Final'

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

'Indian cricket is in safe hands': Karthik hails Gill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik praised India's Test captain Shubman Gill after he scored a record-equalling fourth hundred in the fourth Test against England.

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After Australia thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Aussies celebrated with their families.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

Labuschagne Caught Napping!

Labuschagne Caught Napping!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

If he was still groggy, he was completely woken up when he was knocked a couple of times on the fingers by Mohammed Siraj's sharp deliveries, early in his innings.

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests after declaring himself fit.

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

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.'

Kumble impressed with Rohit's handling of young talent

Kumble impressed with Rohit's handling of young talent

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

How Proteas jumped to top despite playing just 12 Tests

How Proteas jumped to top despite playing just 12 Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'I don't know what the maths looks like but we're playing good cricket and we want it to continue.'

'To get rid of chokers tag a big thing for South Africa': Markram

'To get rid of chokers tag a big thing for South Africa': Markram

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram hopes South Africa's ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia has silenced any doubters and consigned their 'chokers' tag to history.

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

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

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

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 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.

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.

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

India managed to keep the five-Test series level at 1-1 heading into the Boxing day Test in Melbourne, the fragility of their top order remains a major concern for the tourists.

'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.'

'Virat Kohli, the greatest Test captain ever'

'Virat Kohli, the greatest Test captain ever'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Anirudha Srikkanth heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli's captaincy and said that he was the reason why India could win Tests outside home soil.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.'

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.