News for 'World Test Championship'

India's Noah set for his 7th Desert Odyssey at Dakar

India's Noah set for his 7th Desert Odyssey at Dakar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Astride the TVS Sherco RTR 450, now he lines up for his seventh start, proudly carrying the Indian flag.

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

South Africa strike confident note ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

South Africa go into the five-day clash at Lord's, which starts on Wednesday, as underdogs but Conrad struck an optimistic tone at a press conference on Monday.

Underdog Windies eye New Zealand's blueprint to upset India

Underdog Windies eye New Zealand's blueprint to upset India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

West Indies are not in a good position in terms of their Test status but the touring party will try to emulate what New Zealand did to dominate India last season, said captain Roston Chase.

Vote! Who Will Be India's Test Captain?

Vote! Who Will Be India's Test Captain?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

As India prepares for its upcoming five Test series against England, the selection committee faces a crucial decision regarding the team's leadership. Who should be the next India captain in red ball cricket?

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Dharamsala Test: Mark Wood gets the nod over Robinson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Wood has so far played two matches in the ongoing series

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Underwater chess! The game gets a thrilling twist

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Hans Niemann quite literally made a splash on Wednesday, winning an underwater chess exhibition as festivities opened for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in Cape Town, where the world's elite players gathered ahead of the main competition.

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next week's first Test against West Indies in Barbados

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Proteas, under skipper Temba Bavuma, ended a 27-year-long drought for an ICC trophy by defeating Australia in the WTC final at Lord's recently with Rabada taking nine wickets in the match.

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is expecting his successor Gautam Gambhir to do a "great" job with the national team.

World C'ships: Nikhat keeps medal hopes alive with quarterfinal berth

World C'ships: Nikhat keeps medal hopes alive with quarterfinal berth

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Unseeded in the draw, Nikhat overcame a scrappy women's 51kg round of 16 contest to secure a unanimous decision, though the scoreline did not reflect the stiff resistance from her 21-year-old opponent.

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

During the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, Johnson broke Bahadur Prasad's 23-year-old 1500m national record with a time of 3 minute 37.86 seconds though he finished fifth in the final.

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Disheartened but not broken after the Olympic loss, Jaismine returned to the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune after a short break. She had made up her mind to stay in the 57kg division, a category that complemented her rangy frame and natural speed.

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Steve Smith shares 'love-hate' bond with Lord's after finger injury

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia's batting maestro Steve Smith provided an update on the injury he sustained on his finger during their World Test Championship final defeat against South Africa at Lord's.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

'I just felt...' Ashwin opens up on sudden retirement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Having to sit out of Test matches on away tours "eventually got to me", says Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin of his abrupt international retirement in the middle of the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Jaismine, Nupur storm into World Boxing finals

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Jaismine storms into final, Minakshi bags medal; men's campaign ends in drought.

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his "personal views" were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy.

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.

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

India made 3,809 runs in this series, which is the most ever scored by a team in a five Test series.

SA's record at Lord's a confidence injector for WTC final

SA's record at Lord's a confidence injector for WTC final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

When I think of the character of this team, our never-say-die attitude stands out. There are only three of us who have played over 50 Tests, but we never back down from a challenge

Smith Beats Tendulkar's Record in High-Stakes ICC Games

Smith Beats Tendulkar's Record in High-Stakes ICC Games

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Steve Smith has once again proved why he's Australia's go-to man in crunch matches-by eclipsing none other than Sachin Tendulkar in a major ICC knockout record.

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

India's ICC Champions Trophy triumph has given Rohit Sharma breathing space and elbow room.

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin

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.

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada etched another milestone into his illustrious career on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's

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

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Returning to the bowling crease would mark the final stage of Green's carefully looked-after return to cricket after a spinal fusion operation in Christchurch.

'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.'

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord's on Friday.

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have relied on their spin strength on rank turners to gain points in WTC cycles in the past but Gill has said he wants his side to play on tracks that offer equally to batters and bowlers.

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

'Over-rate rules unfair to pace-heavy attacks'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The over rate regulations must be modified according to the playing conditions in different continents, England Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday, arguing that current rules unfairly penalise pace-heavy attacks.

WTC: Where does Pakistan stand after series loss to B'desh?

WTC: Where does Pakistan stand after series loss to B'desh?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Pakistan's loss has had a detrimental impact on their WTC aspirations. India continues to lead the WTC table with a commanding 68.52 points in 9 games.

'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

Shot putter Jasmine suspended after failing dope test

Shot putter Jasmine suspended after failing dope test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Jasmine Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing a dope test.