News for 'WTC Final'

England penalised, India spared - but why?

England penalised, India spared - but why?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for penalising only England for slow over rates during the third Test against India at the Home of Cricket, Lord's.

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.

Pakistan Ahead Of India In WTC Points Table

Pakistan Ahead Of India In WTC Points Table

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

As a result of the drawn second Test, India currently stands below Pakistan with a 66.67 percentage of points earned on the WTC points table.

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

Cummins ready to rise and shine for Sunrisers at IPL

Cummins ready to rise and shine for Sunrisers at IPL

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins is eyeing the upcoming Indian Premier League as his comeback platform from an ankle injury and has expressed confidence in regaining full fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's.

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.

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.

World Test Championship format needs revamping

World Test Championship format needs revamping

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

There was much criticism of how South Africa managed to reach the final without playing either Australia and England in the two-year qualifying period.

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.'

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.

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'The Goal is clear, to make another comeback to Team India. There is a belief in me that I will make a comeback.'

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

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

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

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.

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.

'It stinks! Rabada's failed drug test not a personal issue'

'It stinks! Rabada's failed drug test not a personal issue'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test.

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

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'.

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.

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.

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.

'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.'

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Gary Stead ready to transform Andhra cricket

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Stead, who guided New Zealand to the WTC title, T20 World Cup final in 2021, 2019 ODI World Cup final and 2025 Champions Trophy title clash, is now entrusted with the task of giving a fillip to Andhra cricket.

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.

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek

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.

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.'

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

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

'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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.'

'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.