News for 'WTC Final'

Kohli Hits Back At Haters

Kohli Hits Back At Haters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Kohli's reponse came via a cryptic Instagram Story and urged individuals to develop the ability to be disliked in order to free themselves from the influence of others' opinions.

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

NZ favourites to win WTC, Vaughan reiterates

NZ favourites to win WTC, Vaughan reiterates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The India series starts on August 4. Vaughan reckons England must get better at playing the "long game" on good wickets.

Marsh-led Australia chase history at T20 World Cup

Marsh-led Australia chase history at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Australia might experiment in the group stage to find their best XI. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa will play a crucial role while left-arm spinner Ashton Agar is also expected to be in the mix.

Australia itching to snatch back dominance from India

Australia itching to snatch back dominance from India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we should pretty much win every series here at home.'

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

World Test Championship final to be played from June 18-22

World Test Championship final to be played from June 18-22

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

England to host New Zealand for two Tests in June.

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Thakur Bruised, But Not Beaten!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The gritty fighter from Palghar soldiered on.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

The Boys Are Having Fun In London!

The Boys Are Having Fun In London!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Amid their hectic training sessions ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia next week, the Indian players are bonding quite well following their intense rivalry against each other during IPL 2023.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

India don't have any chinks in armour: Latham

India don't have any chinks in armour: Latham

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Even though India's all-round struggles in the ongoing series have compounded their issues, there were some soothing words from the opposition camp, which has not put a foot wrong on this trip.

Spinners won't give any breathing space to Aussies, warns Rohit

Spinners won't give any breathing space to Aussies, warns Rohit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Rohit promised that the spinners will keep coming at the Australians relentlessly

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India dropped both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the side following the South Africa tour but brought them back rather than grooming youngsters? Rahane scored the bulk of the runs for India in the WTC final but was going back to him and Pujara the right call?

Not Finished! Says Gill

Not Finished! Says Gill

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After the game, Shubman Gill expressed his determination to bounce back through a heartfelt tweet.

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Coach Dravid:'India consistently playing good cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid expressed his confidence in India's ability to win their first ICC trophy in over a decade

Jadeja's Sword-Wielding Brilliance

Jadeja's Sword-Wielding Brilliance

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

In an impressive display, Jadeja notched up his 20th Test fifty in 84 balls, featuring five boundaries and two sixes.

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins doesn't mind staying a bit undercooked going into the high-octane WTC final against India.

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Virat Kohli is getting into the groove ahead of the #WTC23 Final'.

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Khawaja, not Warner, the real threat for India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

With a massive 1,608 runs in the WTC 2021-2023 cycle, Khawaja was the major reason Australia qualified for the WTC final.

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Hayden advises Team India to forget about outcome in WTC final

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.

Shubman Gill capable of handling Test captaincy pressure: Kumble

Shubman Gill capable of handling Test captaincy pressure: Kumble

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Captaincy for India is slightly different to captaining a franchise or any state side; it comes with its own responsibilities and the pressure.'

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

It was learnt that once Kishan conveyed his decision, Tripura selector Jayanta Dey wanted Wriddhiman Saha and he was also contacted.

Australia's tour to WI takes them to uncharted territory

Australia's tour to WI takes them to uncharted territory

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

It will also the first three-Test series between the countries since the West Indies tour of Australia in 2015-16.

Dravid tells Kohli to complete one major unfinished business...

Dravid tells Kohli to complete one major unfinished business...

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The 51-year-old Dravid's tenure as Head Coach ended with this T20 World Cup triumph. Dravid was appointed India coach in 2021.

Rahane reveals the keys to success in English conditions

Rahane reveals the keys to success in English conditions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Rahane said Virat Kohli and his men are taking the match as just another game.

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Ashwin picks his favourites for Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin says New Zealand, despite the absence of the long-serving pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who have quit playing the 50-over format, will pose a challenge to India.

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.

'Rohit should not play as captain if he misses first Test': Gavaskar

'Rohit should not play as captain if he misses first Test': Gavaskar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Sunil Gavaskar said if India captain Rohit Sharma misses the first Test against Australia, then Jasprit Bumrah should lead the side for the entire five-match series.

Ashwin ends WTC as leading wicket-taker

Ashwin ends WTC as leading wicket-taker

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With his four-wicket tally in the WTC final, Ashwin surpassed Australian pacer Pat Cummins who had 70 wickets to his name from 14 Tests

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months? Who takes all the important decisions at selection meetings?, asks Harish Kotian.

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Besides, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.