IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.
Australia (296 points from 3 series) toppled India (360 points from 4 series) in the standings after the revision with a percentage of 82.22 compared to the latter's 75 per cent.
India, who have won six of their nine matches, continue to lead the table 68.51.
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."
Sanjay Manjrekar reveals Rahane's mindset for the WTC Final
India and New Zealand will battle it out for the prestigious title at Southampton on June 18.
Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.
Anirudha Srikkanth heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli's captaincy and said that he was the reason why India could win Tests outside home soil.
Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second Test against India
Rohit has been enduring a second consecutive poor IPL season with the bat
'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'
K L Rahul is set for a lengthy lay-off after following the surgery for his thigh injury.
'The Goal is clear, to make another comeback to Team India. There is a belief in me that I will make a comeback.'
Team India is all set to take on Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship final from Wednesday at The Oval and this 'Ultimate Test' also brings with it a set of milestones that players can establish during the course of the match.
Gambhir congratulated Bangladesh on their two-match Test series win against Pakistan. He praised Najmul Hossain Shanto's side, calling them a quality team.
Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.
Shastri lauded the team for making it to the WTC final despite the ICC changing the qualification criteria last year.
Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.
India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.
'I don't know how we approach this kind of an itinerary where you go for a holiday in between and then come back to play Test matches. One week break was enough post the WTC final. The thing is you need to play continuously. I am amazed this itinerary was approved.'
both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.
Top Australia batter Travis Head on Saturday shattered day-night Test records at Adelaide, continuing his golden run against India.
Parthiv Patel gave his views on on what the World Test Championship title would mean for Virat Kohli.
Cheteshwar Pujara still feels the sting of last year's drubbing in New Zealand but the batsman says India will be a different proposition when the sides clash again at the neutral venue of Southampton in next month's World Test Championship final.
Agarkar said Team India has always found out ways to emerge victorious even in crunch situations.
Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.
The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine Test teams, all of whom will play six series each
'Congratulations Team India for winning the series and getting to the finals of WTC'
'Whichever team is able to adjust and adapt to the conditions, the pitch will win the match.'
Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans
India will be hoping to pull off a miracle on Sunday by surviving Australia's relentless bowling onslaught.
'It gave the viewers that spectacle, with three possible results going into the final session. I think we saw similar characteristics on this wicket when we played against England.'
Conway, who is among the three uncapped players in the 20-man squad, feels the camp back home in Lincoln ahead of the tour was ideal. New Zealand play with the Kookaburra at home.
Kohli, widely considered one of the batting greats of the modern game, has managed just two centuries in the last five years and only two fifties in his last 12 innings in the longest format.
Langer remains hopeful for Kohli's comeback, saying, "I just hope, if this is the last time (Kohli) is out here, people enjoy it because he is a superstar."
''We have had our first group training session and the intensity was high.'
The opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was called off due to persistent rain, in Southampton, on Friday.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.
'We know if we continue to play and give our best in the game, we can defeat any team.'
