News for 'WTC'

Green's Plan: Emulating Rohit's calm in WTC Final

Green's Plan: Emulating Rohit's calm in WTC Final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Green reveals Rohit Sharma's secret to calmness and success

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Rohit gives a sneak peek into his plans for the big WTC final

Rohit gives a sneak peek into his plans for the big WTC final

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

With the WTC final set to get underway shortly after the IPL, India skipper Rohit Sharma said the players' workloads will be closely monitored.

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Besides, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.

Guess how much the WTC winner will take home!!

Guess how much the WTC winner will take home!!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The WTC winners will collect US$1.6 million as the prize money, while the losing finalists will pocket $800,000.

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

New Zealand's chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the Mumbai pitch

 World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

World No 1 Labuschagne eyes continued domination in WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'It is about finding ways to score runs and contribute to the side in as many games as I can.'

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ponting said at the end of the day it comes down to individual preparation.

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.

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.'

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship Final

Lord's to host 2025 World Test Championship Final

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final will be played at the iconic Lord's cricket ground from June 11 to 15 next year.

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Mitchell Starc has reportedly decided against returning to India for the remainder of IPL 2025, dealing a blow to his team Delhi Capitals' prospects of reaching the play-offs.

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

Skipper Pujara hits ton for Sussex ahead of WTC final

Skipper Pujara hits ton for Sussex ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara, leading Sussex, scored a century in the first innings against Durham in the the County Championship Division Two match.

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith gave India a repeat of their nightmare in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Starc, who won the IPL last year with Kolkata Knight Riders, said having lack of information was also among the reasons he chose not to go back to India.

Why India didn't pick Ashwin for WTC final

Why India didn't pick Ashwin for WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

With Australia completely dominating the proceedings on Day 1 of the WTC Final, many questioned why R Ashwin was picked in the playing XI.

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

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'.

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.

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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?

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year's final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.

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

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.

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Virat and Rohit gone, is this the dawn of Gambhir era?

Virat and Rohit gone, is this the dawn of Gambhir era?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Beginning of Gambhir era: Coach becomes most powerful figure in Indian dressing room

'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.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

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.