News for 'WTC Final'

Select Team: Should Siraj or Umesh replace Bumrah?

Select Team: Should Siraj or Umesh replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

What changes do you think India should make for the fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad?

New Zealand aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

New Zealand aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

New Zealand have never won a major global title, losing the last two 50-over World Cup finals and never reaching the World Twenty20 final.

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We had to fight really hard to reverse momentum, says Kane Williamson

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

1st Test vs Bangladesh: Test of Rahul's captaincy

1st Test vs Bangladesh: Test of Rahul's captaincy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

KL Rahul's tactical acumen will be tested along with his batting prowess when a depleted Indian team clashes with a tricky Bangladesh

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Ashwin, Axar made life very hard for us: Silverwood

Ashwin, Axar made life very hard for us: Silverwood

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

India finished as the number one team with 72.2 percentage points in the WTC points table, the factor that determined the final placings rather than total points won, following a change to the points system owing to the Covid-19 disruption.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

Paine, Guha say India; Cook, Vaughan NZ

Paine, Guha say India; Cook, Vaughan NZ

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'They have got tremendous depth in their squad, the big guns are back and they are a quality outfit under the leadership of Virat Kohli.'

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

My job is to take back seat and help Virat: Rahane

My job is to take back seat and help Virat: Rahane

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Rahane, who led India to their greatest overseas Test series victory in Australia recently, also said that there is no room for complacency against a quality side like England in the series, starting here on Friday.

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their head in pursuit of a second successive World Test Championship final berth as they take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad from Thursday.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh depleted but Kiwis not taking them lightly

Bangladesh depleted but Kiwis not taking them lightly

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hathurusingha was also fully aware of the difficulty posed by his lack of red-ball cricket experience before the series.

India to go for kill in second Test vs Bangladesh

India to go for kill in second Test vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The stage will also be set for Virat Kohli to score his first Test hundred since November 2019.

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

'Dropping Pujara from Tests a positive move'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Rajput said that India will miss pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home, if he is ruled out of the event through injury.

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.

Not at all disappointed to miss my maiden Test ton: Sundar

Not at all disappointed to miss my maiden Test ton: Sundar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sundar was left stranded on 96 as India got dismissed for 365 in their first innings on the third day of the Test match

India vs Australia: We will try to be a little brave: Hardik

India vs Australia: We will try to be a little brave: Hardik

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, Hardik Pandya said the team will try to be a little brave, like they have been in the past few matches.

Williamson doubtful, Boult available for second Test

Williamson doubtful, Boult available for second Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'His elbow is still niggling him a wee bit'

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Smith said the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival international players and he is eager to play alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been leading Sussex this season.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Spinners wreak mayhem in shortest Test match since 1935!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'I don't think I have ever been a part of such a Test match where things have happened so quickly.'

How Shubman Gill is preparing for his first UK tour

How Shubman Gill is preparing for his first UK tour

Rediff.com24 May 2021

It will be his first tour of England with the senior team having made his debut in Australia in December last year.

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The top two teams with most points as of April 30, 2021 will then contest in the WTC final in June 2021 in the UK.

Kohli & Co. sweat it out ahead of England tour

Kohli & Co. sweat it out ahead of England tour

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The BCCI on Monday shared a clip of the team's gym session on Twitter.

Williamson hails team on 'achievement to be savoured'

Williamson hails team on 'achievement to be savoured'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'It's a very special feeling, the first time in our history we've come away with a World title,' said New Zealand skipper Kane Wiilliamson after victory over India in the WTC final on Wednesday.

It felt alright from first ball of my second spell: Shami

It felt alright from first ball of my second spell: Shami

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Following his three-wicket haul in India's five-wicket win over Australia, Mohammed Shami said he enjoyed bowling with Mohammed Siraj.

'Too late to change Bumrah's action'

'Too late to change Bumrah's action'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop said Jasprit Bumrah's career can only be managed by picking and choosing tournaments amid the relentless schedule.

Pleasing to dismiss Kohli, he is world-class: Jamieson

Pleasing to dismiss Kohli, he is world-class: Jamieson

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Jamieson got a five wicket haul as New Zealand dismissed India for 217 on the third day of the WTC final

Jamieson can go on to be world's best all-rounder: Tendulkar

Jamieson can go on to be world's best all-rounder: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kyle Jamieson has the ability to become one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket in days to come, reckons legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, set to play his 100th Test in Delhi on Friday, is not concerned about the chatter regarding his age and how long he will continue to play. The 35-year-old says he hasn't set a retirement date and would like to take it one match at a time.

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's white-ball team will be arriving in Sri Lanka on July 5 and they will head back home on July 28.

Why Jadeja Rocks

Why Jadeja Rocks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting average of 41.90 in away Tests in the last three years is the highest by an Indian batsman having played 10 innings or more. Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Bumrah expressed his views in a video shared by his IPL franchise.

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Not picking Bhuvneshwar for the WTC final and the five Tests against England starting August 4 is baffling, said Sarandeep

RCB's Jamieson on how BCCI ensured safe exit from India

RCB's Jamieson on how BCCI ensured safe exit from India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson says leaving the IPL amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic in India was an "interesting" experience but he remained confident that the BCCI would ensure a safe passage to England for his first UK tour.