News for 'WTC'

WTC table: India remain No 1; England make big leap

WTC table: India remain No 1; England make big leap

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Big win against West Indies propel England past three teams in WTC table

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

'Rohit Dropped, They Just Don't Say It'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'The captain of a country doesn't opt out of the final Test match of a series, a final-deciding Test match.'

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's been over a year now since I made some comments about the over-rates to the match referee and umpires, and to this day we're yet to hear any response back from the ICC.'

WTC Mace on its way Home

WTC Mace on its way Home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'An important piece of carry-on luggage here. The #WTC21 Mace will travel to its new home in style.'

WTC Final: Ponting surprised SKY isn't in main squad, backs Kishan

WTC Final: Ponting surprised SKY isn't in main squad, backs Kishan

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC Final next month, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on India and Australia's chances for the big game.

WTC Final Day: Rain Unlikely

WTC Final Day: Rain Unlikely

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The weather forecast for Day 6 of the World Test Championship Final looks promising

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Bharat discloses Dhoni's advice for WTC Final success

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Bharat explained how Dhoni sharing his valuable tips could help him if he gets the team management's nod for the big game at The Oval from Wednesday.

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

He is India's next best: Ganguly's high praise for...

He is India's next best: Ganguly's high praise for...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Sourav Ganguly names Rishabh Pant as the next-best red-ball batter after stalwart Virat Kohli and predicts him to have a "huge impact" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth on Friday.

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship against India is one of the proudest achievements for any New Zealander, according to Kiwi pacer Trent Boult.

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Sri Lanka climb, NZ plummet in latest ICC Test ranking

Sri Lanka climb, NZ plummet in latest ICC Test ranking

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

A dominant 2-0 series win over New Zealand has elevated Sri Lanka to the third position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

WTC Final reserve day ticket prices reduced

WTC Final reserve day ticket prices reduced

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The new rates will be GBP 100 (INR 10,296), GBP 75 (INR 7722) and GBP 50 (INR 5148).

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

ICC acting CEO Geoff Allardice said that would be possible only 'in a perfect world'.

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

How Proteas jumped to top despite playing just 12 Tests

How Proteas jumped to top despite playing just 12 Tests

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'I don't know what the maths looks like but we're playing good cricket and we want it to continue.'

Select Your Indian Team for WTC Final

Select Your Indian Team for WTC Final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the ICC WTC final against New Zealand?

WTC final: How has COVID affected India's chances?

WTC final: How has COVID affected India's chances?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

WTC finalists to be decided by percentage of points earned: Report

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

WTC: Where does India stand after clean sweep over SL

WTC: Where does India stand after clean sweep over SL

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India are placed fourth on the points-table with win percentage of 58.33.

Cummins ready to rise and shine for Sunrisers at IPL

Cummins ready to rise and shine for Sunrisers at IPL

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins is eyeing the upcoming Indian Premier League as his comeback platform from an ankle injury and has expressed confidence in regaining full fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa, starting June 11 at Lord's.

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The five-match Test series between India and England, starting on August 4, will start the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

India coach Shastri still bitter about WTC rule change

India coach Shastri still bitter about WTC rule change

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

India breezed into the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) following their 3-1 series victory against England on Sunday but head coach Ravi Shastri is still bitter how the qualifying rules were changed last year.

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Umesh Yadav likens WTC final to World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Umesh Yadav says he would like to win the World Test Championship final which is equal to winning the World Cup.

Pakistan slip to 8th; India No 1 in World Test Championship Standings

Pakistan slip to 8th; India No 1 in World Test Championship Standings

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Pakistan slipped to eighth in the World Test Championship standings following their 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh.

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Ashwin is focused on taking it one day at a time.

WTC final: Indian bowlers' workload management in focus

WTC final: Indian bowlers' workload management in focus

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Mhambrey said while the bowlers will get some rest in days leading up to the WTC final, the group is determined to extract the maximum benefits from the training sessions.

India fans missing Swingin' Bhuvi in WTC final

India fans missing Swingin' Bhuvi in WTC final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Disappointed by the performance of India's seam trio, some Indian cricket fans made Bhuvi a trending topic, discussing just how much and why Team India is missing his services in this all-important WTC final.

End of an era? Ageing India stars face uncertain future

End of an era? Ageing India stars face uncertain future

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The future of some senior India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI evaluates the shocking 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home while rolling out a structured phaseout policy before the start of the next WTC cycle.

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Having played as many as 15 Tests against India, Hazlewood is looking forward to the challenge of playing the Asian giants at a neutral venue.

WTC Final: Tendulkar says India will have this advantage

WTC Final: Tendulkar says India will have this advantage

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar said India will be happy with the Oval pitch when they take on Australia in the WTC Final.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Rather than worrying too much about results, it's about trying to stick to a brand of cricket that we want to be proud of playing. I guess that's something that came out in the 2015 World Cup and it's flowed on from there.'

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

'I don't have a PR team, my only PR is my cricket'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'The Goal is clear, to make another comeback to Team India. There is a belief in me that I will make a comeback.'

Kiwis enjoy coffee as rain delays WTC Final

Kiwis enjoy coffee as rain delays WTC Final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Rain to start in Southampton means coffee and a chat watching the covers to start the day.

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second Test against India

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

With an unprecedented 3-0 Test series whitewash on home soil, 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar stepped forward and admitted that maybe it is time for India to have an "introspection."