News for 'WTC Final'

Meet Shastri's new training buddy

Meet Shastri's new training buddy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Winston Lee is a cocker spaniel who has taken to India's head coach.

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rahane to play for Leicestershire after West Indies tour

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane will be plying his trade for the English county side Leicestershire in Division 2, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

'Sunshine and good feelings' for Rahul

'Sunshine and good feelings' for Rahul

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

K L Rahul seems to be enjoying the sunny weather in England.

2 Reviews In 1 Ball! Ashwin's Doosra!

2 Reviews In 1 Ball! Ashwin's Doosra!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Ashwin's unconventional decision-making takes centre stage in the TNPL.

Pick Your Team For First Test

Pick Your Team For First Test

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be in India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you end up forgetting the soft hands which probably used to happen eight or 10 years back. A complete cricketer is a cricketer who plays T20 format and Test cricket successfully. He can adapt his game.'

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The spinner enjoyed a game of darts indoors with Physios Nitin Patel and Yogesh Parmar, and Video Analyst Hari Prasad Mohan.

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India.

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test

I wake up believing I can be the man for the team: Kohli

I wake up believing I can be the man for the team: Kohli

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Kohli's unwavering confidence and reputation as a chase master offer hope to Indian fans that he can guide India to an extraordinary triumph.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series.

Rohit to quit playing T20Is?

Rohit to quit playing T20Is?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Bumrah, Shami to be rotated during home Tests vs England

PIX: Kohli & Co sweat it out in nets

PIX: Kohli & Co sweat it out in nets

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli-led India had a grind in the nets

Ton-up Head enjoys batting 'under shadow of Steve Smith'

Ton-up Head enjoys batting 'under shadow of Steve Smith'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

After becoming the first batter to score a century in the WTC Final, Travis Head said he enjoyed batting with Steve Smith.

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team.

NZ to stage nationwide Mace tour to celebrate WTC victory

NZ to stage nationwide Mace tour to celebrate WTC victory

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The victorious New Zealand cricketers will carry the ICC World Test Championship Mace on a week-long, nationwide tour of the country, starting on July 26, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday.

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ponting believes Australian players are more suited to English conditions and will have more of an edge than India.

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian players got down to business on Friday with an intense session in the nets under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A brilliant performance by New Zealand's seamers and a composed run chase by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor ensured the Black Caps made history by beating India to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams".

Under pressure India clash with Aussies in BGT opener

Under pressure India clash with Aussies in BGT opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

India will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia in a battle of two out-of-form batting units in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth

Believe It Or Not! Dada Praises Kohli, Shastri

Believe It Or Not! Dada Praises Kohli, Shastri

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

'India did really well under Kohli and Ravi Shastri, India played with a fearless attitude and showed guts in England and Australia.'

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma said that the Test series win over Australia earlier this year gave the Indian team a different kind of self-belief.

Finger injury won't affect Rahane's batting in 2nd innings

Finger injury won't affect Rahane's batting in 2nd innings

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

At stumps, Australia extended their lead to 296 runs by reaching 123 for four in 44 overs in their second innings.

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid said he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'

ICC Test rankings: India drop to third place

ICC Test rankings: India drop to third place

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

After suffering a 1-2 series loss in South Africa, India dropped to the third spot

Head has heart and soul on T20 World Cup glory

Head has heart and soul on T20 World Cup glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Travis Head raised his career graph a few notches up in 2023, but the Australian batter understands that staying at that level is a challenging task, and the first stop for him in that journey is the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

McGrath, who is known to make predictions ahead of the Ashes series, said it's going to be a great contest between Australia and England.

'Best Ever': New Zealand hailed for WTC win

'Best Ever': New Zealand hailed for WTC win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Kane Williamson's team became Test cricket's first official world champions

Delhi likely to host crucial India-Aus Test next year

Delhi likely to host crucial India-Aus Test next year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

India might have to beat Pat Cummins's men if they are to qualify for the WTC final.