News for 'WTC'

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Warner's participation was considered doubtful for the next red-ball assignments for Australia, especially after his horrendous run in India with the bat.

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill has paid tribute to Rohit Sharma following his retirement from Test cricket, saying he will forever remember the lessons learned from the former captain.

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

Rediff.com25 May 2025

If I get an opportunity to represent the country, that will be the best thing: Pujara

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Gill, Jaiswal, Pant must carry Kohli's legacy: Vaughan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'They (Gill, Jaiswal and Pant) now have to drag this Indian Test team forward like Virat did single-handedly.'

No warm-up game for Australia: Will it backfire in WTC Final?

No warm-up game for Australia: Will it backfire in WTC Final?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Both India and Australia will not play a warm-up game ahead of the final beginning at the Oval from June 7.

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Puja Pujara's Candid Memoir Adorns Lord's Library

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife' penned by Puja Pujara, capturing the journey of her husband Cheteshwar, found a hallowed introduction place at the Lord's Cricket Ground library and the author termed the book as "something for everyone."

'WTC Final should be an absolute cracker!'

'WTC Final should be an absolute cracker!'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

''The Oval can present itself with some spin occasionally, particularly as the game wears on. So we could face some sort of similarities to what we had in India at certain stages of the game.'

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Smith said he expects the Indian attack to pose a stiff challenge irrespective of the combination they go with.

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for next year's one-off Test in June 2025, with two wins against England and several other results also needing to go their way if they are to reach the Lord's decider.

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'I don't see an end date with the way he's training, the way he's preparing, the way he's moving.'

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Gillespie said that he feels that either one of Labuschagne or Usman Khawaja, the 38-year-old who failed to touch double-digits in both WTC final innings, will miss out on West Indies tour, which comprises three Tests, starting June 25.

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

Rediff.com3 May 2023

LSG captain K L Rahul sustained a serious thigh injury during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes said fast bowler Jofra Archer is 100 percent ready to play his first Test since February 2021.

Rohit's ultimate goal: Winning WTC before stepping down

Rohit's ultimate goal: Winning WTC before stepping down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'I want to win games, I want to win championships'

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Talking about the pace department, Panesar picked Umesh Yadav as the third pacer ahead of Shardul Thakur. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are automatic selections in the playing eleven.

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

'We had hoped that however behind we were, we could've shown more fight but we knew we needed exceptional performances. It was not a 469-run wicket. We gave away a lot of runs -- bowling was disappointing. We played some poor shots yesterday.'

Green Will Bring IPL Skills To WTC Final

Green Will Bring IPL Skills To WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'It will be looking to score, and then if it's a good ball, defend.'

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

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

While Delhi was set to host the opening Test against South Africa from November 14-18, it will now host the second Test against West Indies starting October 10.

India lead WTC table with 14 points

India lead WTC table with 14 points

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

England are placed fourth with two points. They also lost two points, earned from the drawn opening match in Nottingham, because of their slow over rate.

WTC Final pitch: First look

WTC Final pitch: First look

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'1st look at Inaugural men's test championship wicket. Needs a shave.'

Kohli's knee trouble adds drama to India's WTC preparations

Kohli's knee trouble adds drama to India's WTC preparations

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Kohli's injury has become a topic of discussion.

WTC: Where does India stand after series loss to SA?

WTC: Where does India stand after series loss to SA?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

India slipped to the fifth spot in the latest WTC points table

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head's counter-attacking hundred and his unbroken 251-run stand with Steve Smith put Australia in charge on 327/3 on the opening day of the WTC final against India.

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.