News for 'World Test Championship'

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.

Rabada returns! SA name squad for WTC Final vs Aus

Rabada returns! SA name squad for WTC Final vs Aus

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Rabada spent a month on the sidelines at the Indian Premier League after testing positive for a recreational drug at this year's SA20 competition.

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Victory for South Africa followed Test success over West Indies in Guyana in August and Bangladesh in a two-Test series in October.

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian players mourn Ahmedabad airplane crash victims before intra-squad match

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja.

We're leading by 116: Boland confident of Aussie win

We're leading by 116: Boland confident of Aussie win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland believes his team is still well-placed for victory against India with two days left in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Maharaj suffers injury setback ahead of crucial series

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

First choice spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the remaining two One-Day Internationals against Pakistan and is a doubt for the crucial two-test home series against the sub-continent side that starts on Dec. 26.

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.

What is India's current position in the WTC table?

What is India's current position in the WTC table?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India descended to the 6th position in the ICC World Test Championship points table due to a 2-point penalty

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025.

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Young Pretorius dazzles on debut for South Africa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South Africa reached 418 for nine on the opening day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins tore through South Africa before a Proteas fightback left the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 on a knife-edge at the end of an absorbing second day at Lord's.

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 following the political unrest at home.

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Champions Trophy exit

Steve Smith retires from ODIs after Champions Trophy exit

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Australia's stand-in skipper and batting mainstay Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals following his team's semi-final loss to India in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Tuesday.

Under par Markram has head coach's back

Under par Markram has head coach's back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Conrad conceded that South Africa were a "batter light" but explained that if the players they have were willing to play with a little more self-confidence, it could work in Proteas' favour.

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rohit's Toss Curse: Will It Haunt India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Team India just can't seem to win a coin flip, but they're hoping to win where it matters most -- the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

Quartermiler Sneha suspended for failed dope test

Quartermiler Sneha suspended for failed dope test

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Sneha Kolleri, a member of the 4x400m women's relay squad, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after returning positive for stanozolol.

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

'You can't be aggressive as coach': DK warns Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik believes India head coach Gautam Gambhir is tactically 'very good', but feels man-management remains an area he would need to work on.

Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain

Williamson steps down as New Zealand Test captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Kane Williamson has stepped down as New Zealand Test captain and has been replaced by Tim Southee.

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.'

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.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

'The kind of form he is in, Jurel deserves a spot in playing XI'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'I definitely believe the kind of form he is in, the way he is batting, it will strengthen the Indian batting line-up.'

Bavuma reveals South Africa's Playing XI for WTC final

Bavuma reveals South Africa's Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Drugs ban gives Rabada extra motivation for WTC final, says the Proteas captain

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Australia's players freshened up with a few drinks while sailing the Caribbean coastline with their families.

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."

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.

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

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday

Gill will want to be a little more proactive: Shastri

Gill will want to be a little more proactive: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The most important thing for India is to throw the counter punch almost immediately.'

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India are unlikely to rush Shami back into the playing XI as the five Test series against England could be played on turning tracks.

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Kohli will be wary of the challenge that can be posed by the new ball pair of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Archer set to return as England seek lively pitch at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

England have requested a pitch with 'plenty of life in it' as they look to unleash returning pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson in the third Test against India at Lord's.