In a low-scoring, bowler-dominated World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and South Africa, fans had to wait an astonishing 547 deliveries before witnessing the first six of the match. With power-hitters like Cameron Green, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs in the mix, one would have expected fireworks early on. But […]

Former India all-rounder and coach Sanjay Bangar has come out in support of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood’s decision to complete his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 duties before joining the national squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. While several of Hazlewood’s teammates departed early for England to begin red-ball preparation, the right-arm […]

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has thrown his weight behind South Africa’s young sensation Tristan Stubbs ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at Lord’s, starting June 11. With Temba Bavuma’s men gearing up to face the defending champions in the marquee clash, Hayden believes Stubbs could be the X-factor South Africa […]

Veteran Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is wary of the threat South Africa’s batting line-up has ahead of the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s as well. However, the defending World Test Championship winners head into the WTC Final that begins on June 11 as well. Lyon also said while the experience of playing in […]

As Team India prepares to announce its new head coach, speculation is rife that Gautam Gambhir, the leading candidate, might make the tough decision to exclude some senior members of the squad to bring in fresh talent. Among the names being discussed for possible exclusion are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have been pivotal […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan calls for stricter penalties for slow over-rates in Test cricket, suggesting a penalty of 20 runs per over instead of fines. After Australia’s victory in the World Test Championship Final against India, where both teams were fined for slow over-rates, Vaughan took to Twitter to express his views. “Fines don’t […]

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar raised concerns about Team India’s team selection following their heartbreaking loss to Australia in the World Test Championship Final at the Oval. The Indian players delivered a subpar performance in the one-off Test, struggling with both bat and ball against a well-prepared Australian side. Despite playing quality cricket in the second […]

The third day of the highly anticipated World Test Championship final in 2023 witnessed significant developments as India’s first innings concluded at 296 runs. Australia, holding a substantial lead of 173 runs, began their second innings during the second session. However, amidst the on-field action, an amusing incident occurred when Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne was […]

The Day 3 action of the World Test Championship Final witnessed an intense battle between Australia’s captain Pat Cummins and India’s Shardul Thakur at the Oval. Australia gained an early advantage as Scott Boland dismissed KS Bharat on the second ball of the first over, leaving India in a precarious position. Bharat’s attempt at a […]

Australia showcased complete dominance in the opening two days of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval. The Indian bowling attack managed to wrap up the Australian innings within the first hour after lunch, conceding a total of 469 runs. In response, India’s promising start was cut short by the Australian pacers, […]