News for 'WTC Final'

Pitch might just play a few more tricks: Starc

Pitch might just play a few more tricks: Starc

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The left arm pacer had dismissed Virat Kohli with a snorter on day two. With the pitch playing tricks, he felt he got lucky.

'We are backing our gameplan and strengths'

'We are backing our gameplan and strengths'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Rahane expressed happiness on his return to the team and his role as vice-captain in the new WTC 2023-25 cycle.

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Cummins reveals how IPL ended international cricket's monopoly

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Cummins agrees that Trent Boult's decision to deny a New Zealand central contract for lucrative T20 league around the world has been in the offing since IPL changed the complexion of the game

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Boland troubled India throughout the game with his incisive bowling, not allowing the famed Indian batting line-up to breathe easy at any point

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

There has been a lot of talk going around KL Rahul's poor form and ahead of the third Test, former India coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Rahul's struggles.

Kohli reacts to Jamieson's match-winning performance

Kohli reacts to Jamieson's match-winning performance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Kohli had nothing but absolute praise for Jamieson

4th Test: Root urges England to salvage some pride

4th Test: Root urges England to salvage some pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'For us to come away with a drawn series would be a really good achievement'

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.'

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.

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.

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

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.

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.

Shastri MISSED Beamer, Bouncer, Flipper, Skipper, Yorker

Shastri MISSED Beamer, Bouncer, Flipper, Skipper, Yorker

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

On Monday, Ravi Shastri, the Indian cricket team's head coach, revealed how much he misses his four-legged buddies back home.

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

David Warner silences critics with impressive IPL knock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Warner's impressive innings came after Australia selectors on Wednesday retained him in the squad for the WTC

'Why rest Rohit, Virat when they haven't played much?'

'Why rest Rohit, Virat when they haven't played much?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is not pleased with the experimentation and felt Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli did not require rest for this match.

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Chappell also threw some light on the 'Sandpaper Gate' scandal of 2018 as the former Aussie captain said that he had huge 'sympathy' for Australian batter Steve Smith.

'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

Only focussed on doing well for GT: Saha on eyeing an India comeback

Only focussed on doing well for GT: Saha on eyeing an India comeback

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With Ajinkya Rahane making a comeback, Wriddhiman Saha brushed aside questions on his chances of a India comeback, stating his only focus is doing well for Gujarat Titans.

Ishan Kishan to check into NCA

Ishan Kishan to check into NCA

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Ishan Kishan alongwith a few others will check into the National Cricket Academy ahead of the Windies tour

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.

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Thakur suggests Oval pitch under prepared

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Thakur asserted that India remain very much in the game despite trailing Australia by 296 runs.

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

'Rahane's form crucial for India during South Africa tour'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ajinkya Rahane's assured approach in the middle has been the hallmark of his comeback and the Indian team will need him to maintain form when it tours South Africa later this year.

Taylor tells Australia to play five bowlers in final Test against SA

Taylor tells Australia to play five bowlers in final Test against SA

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

'I'd really like to see Alex Carey bat at six and Australia pick five bowlers'

Indian cricketers sweat it out in quarantine

Indian cricketers sweat it out in quarantine

Rediff.com26 May 2021

BCCI posted a video of the players working out in the gym

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Fan dressed up as Queen Elizabeth was spotted with a replica trophy on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

Rediff.com25 May 2023

BCCI might field a second string team for the proposed home series against Afghanistan.

'Rahane will have to be consistent to keep his place in the Test team'

'Rahane will have to be consistent to keep his place in the Test team'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels incumbent vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will have to consistently score runs to remain in the Test reckoning.

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Correct decision was made: Ponting on Green's catch to dismiss Gill

Saba Karim's comments on Gill's injury unfortunate

Saba Karim's comments on Gill's injury unfortunate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

'In making such a statement, he has questioned the leadership of Ganguly who is very particular about the rules being followed where fitness of players and selection of players is concerned. It is a serious allegation to make because in doing so he is trying to cast aspersions on the integrity of Shubman and the leadership of Ganguly.'

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

If the pitch gets hampered then the match officials will assess the pitch and see whether it is in good condition to play or not if yes they will continue playing on the same and if not then they will look at the other pitch condition and take a call on whether they can play on the other one or not, according to ANI.

'Don't Repeat Past Mistakes': Ex-chief selector Prasad

'Don't Repeat Past Mistakes': Ex-chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

MSK Prasad advised the team to take the final call depending on the conditions at that time.

'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".

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A confident and wiser Australia are well-equipped to take the fight to India in a series that could literally be decided by a coin-toss, according to former Test bowler Ryan Harris.

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

With KS Bharat putting up unimpressive displays and Motera providing a good batting track, it might be the perfect opportunity for Ishan Kishan to find a place in the team.

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

'Names and numbers on Test jerseys are rubbish'

'Names and numbers on Test jerseys are rubbish'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Kohli congratulated Watling as both India and New Zealand stepped out to the field on the Reserve Day of the ongoing WTC final

Kohli rejoins Team India before 1st Test vs SA

Kohli rejoins Team India before 1st Test vs SA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Kohli's presence is vital, given his stellar performance in the previous WTC cycle and recent contributions against the West Indies.

How Kiwis made Australia captain Paine eat 'humble pie'

How Kiwis made Australia captain Paine eat 'humble pie'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Australia Test captain Tim Paine has apologised to New Zealand for writing the Black Caps off before their World Test Championship triumph against India.