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WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results

While India slipped to the third spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table following their 10-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, South Africa moved to the top spot with their 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, completing a 2-0 sweep in the process. AP The race to the ICC World …

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2 weeks ago

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Australia topped the ICC World Test Championship standings while India slipped to number three after the visitors succumbed to a 10-wicket loss to Aussies during the second Test at Adelaide Oval. South Africa - 59.26 per cent of possible pointsRemaining matches: Sri Lanka, Pakistan Best Possible Finish: 69.44 per cent Carrying on the form from their impressive …

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2 weeks ago

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

India Today

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Test Championship standings: India slip to 3rd, New Zealand out of race

India Today

The conclusion of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Sunday, December 8 has seen a shake-up in the World Test Championship standings as India slipped into 3rd spot. AUS vs IND, pink-ball Test Day 3 Highlights The win meant that Australia went to the top of the table with a point percentage of 60.71, after having slipped down to 3rd …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman: Key priorities and challenges ahead for former BCCI secretary

Firstpost

From solving the crisis surrounding the 2025 Champions Trophy to possibly revamping the World Test Championship structure, new ICC chairman Jay Shah has several challenges that lie ahead. The Indian government’s decision to refuse permission for its national cricket team to travel across the border for the 50-over tournament in February-March next year wasn’t unexpected, but it has triggered angst …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Zealand's WTC Final Hopes Take Another Hit As ICC Penalises NZ & ENG For Slow Over-Rate

ABP News

Christchurch: England and New Zealand have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Test in Christchurch. Both teams have been fined 15 per cent of their match fees and penalised three World Test Championship competition points, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday. England won the first Test by eight wickets and dented New Zealand's chances of …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

England and New Zealand lose World Test Championship points for slow over rates

The Independent

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand, England hit with World Test Championship points deduction

India Today

The race to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year has intensified following sanctions against New Zealand and England for slow over-rates during the first Test of their series in Christchurch. Both teams were fined 15% of their match fees and docked three critical points in the World Test Championship standings. However, the …

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South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

World Test Championship is confusing: England captain Ben Stokes

India Today

England captain Ben Stokes said that he found the World Test Championship format utterly confusing. “In all honesty, the World Test Championship, it is a bit confusing, it’s one of those where, you know we don’t really look at it, I don’t look at it,” Stokes told reporters. NZ vs ENG, 1st Test: Day 1 Report “For me and this …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Something strange is happening in Test Cricket - for once, it’s a good thing

The Independent

"The tour is only a matter of hours old, but the wry thought occurs to me that reputations will almost certainly be destroyed in the next few months." Highest percentage of away wins in Test cricket by calendar year Year Tests Away wins Away defeats Draws Away win percentage Draw percentage 2024 41 18 22 1 43.9% 2.4% 2021 41 …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

WTC 2023-25 Points Table: Updated World Test Championship Standings After WI vs BAN 1st Test

ABP News

Updated WTC 2023-2025 Points Table: West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 201 runs in the first WI vs BAN Test match of the two-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on November 26. With the win, West Indies climbed from ninth to eighth position in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle points table. Starting with a …

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1 month ago

Australia vs India first Test: Vote now on the 40 most memorable moments in cricket matches between the two nations

ABC

Australia and India are arguably international cricket's biggest and best teams and share a history that has simmered throughout the years. But the 23-year-old immediately proved even the most ardent critics wrong and warned the world Australia's golden era might continue with his debut in the first Test of Australia's 2004 tour of India. It may have been India's first …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'

Hindustan Times

Team India batting maestro Virat Kohli has been facing scrutiny for his underwhelming red-ball form in recent times. Veteran Australia spinner Brad Hogg has advised Kohli to get his mojo back and regain form in the next 10 Test matches to give India a chance to claim their first World Test Championship title. India definitely need Virat Kohli to step …

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3 months ago

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot

The Hindu

A dominant India tightened their grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship table with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka saw off New Zealand in Galle to help their move towards a potential spot in the final at Lord's next year. Moving to third on the WTC25 table after victory in Galle, Sri Lanka stand …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

World Test Championship 2023-25 Updated Points Table After Pakistan Vs Bangladesh 1st Test

ABP News

WTC 2023-25: The race for World Test Championship 2025 Final is heating up as England and Bangladesh have made a huge stride towards their dreams of reaching the elusive event. England defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets yesterday, which was followed by Bangladesh's historical win against Pakistan today, and with that, Pakistan's ambitions of making into the World Test Championship …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Motie return boosts West Indies ahead of final Test against England

Hindustan Times

Edgbaston, : Ahead of the third and final Test of the series against England, West Indies have been boosted by the return of Gudakesh Motie, with the spinner declared fit to take his place in the side after missing out on the second Test due to an illness. Motie return boosts West Indies ahead of final Test against England Even …

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5 months ago

World Test Championship 2023-25 Updated Points Table After England's 2nd Test Win Over West Indies

ABP News

WTC 2023-25: England have recorded a series victory over West Indies in the ongoing 3-match Test series, as the home side, with their emphatic win in the 2nd Test match, now take an unassailable 2-0 lead. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An incredible effort as we bowl the West Indies out in a session 👏 pic.twitter.com/fmqNTqQY0E — England Cricket July 21, 2024 A big …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Rahul Dravid hopes ‘rub of the green’ helps Men in Blue end ICC title jinx

Firstpost

India face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday and will be desperate to end their long wait for an ICC trophy after falling short several times over the past decade — including in last year’s World Test Championship and ODI World Cup. PTI Outgoing India head coach Rahul Dravid said the Men in Blue …

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8 months ago

Lord’s, Edgbaston and the Oval vying to host first India-Pakistan Test since 2007

The Telegraph

Representatives from Surrey and Warwickshire also told Telegraph Sport that they would be eager to host an India-Pakistan Test in the future. “It would be fantastic for the region and the many Pakistan and India fans who live in the West Midlands.” Around 4,000 tickets sold in the first 24 hours for the India against Pakistan match in the World …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Rohit Sharma sets his eyes on playing in upcoming 50-over World Cup, World Test Championship final

The Hindu

With the hurt of India's defeats to Australia in the World Test Championship and the World Cup finals still burning his mind, skipper Rohit Sharma nourishes the dream of playing in those tournaments' upcoming editions in 2025 and 2027. The 36-year-old Rohit was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup victory, but he counts the 50-over showpiece as the real …

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9 months ago

Bangladesh has ‘high expectations’ for Test series against Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Bangladesh host a “formidable” Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambition is growing after years of struggle. But in its previous Test series, against New Zealand in November-December, Bangladesh won the first match in Sylhet before losing the second in Dhaka after a close fight. “We have high expectations,” Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha told reporters …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

World Test Championship | India consolidates top spot after 4-1 series win over England

The Hindu

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team consolidated its top position in the World Test Championship rankings following its 4-1 series win over England. India have won six, lost two and drawn one match in the current World Test Championship cycle. Despite lacking several frontline players and starting the five-match series with a loss in the first Test at Hyderabad, India bounced …

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1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan lose 2 WTC points, fined 10 percent match fee for slow over rate in Perth Test

India Today

Pakistan's poor start to their tour of Australia got worse as they were docked two World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow overrate in the first of the 3-match series in Perth. "The Emirates ICC Elite Panel Match Referee Javagal Srinath imposed the sanctions after Pakistan were found two overs short after taking time allowances into consideration. The charges …

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WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: A look at state of play following India's Adelaide loss

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

World Test Championship standings: India slip to 3rd, New Zealand out of race

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman: Key priorities and challenges ahead for former BCCI secretary

New Zealand's WTC Final Hopes Take Another Hit As ICC Penalises NZ & ENG For Slow Over-Rate

England and New Zealand lose World Test Championship points for slow over rates

NZ vs ENG: New Zealand, England hit with World Test Championship points deduction

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

World Test Championship is confusing: England captain Ben Stokes

Something strange is happening in Test Cricket - for once, it’s a good thing

WTC 2023-25 Points Table: Updated World Test Championship Standings After WI vs BAN 1st Test

Australia vs India first Test: Vote now on the 40 most memorable moments in cricket matches between the two nations

Virat Kohli served harsh 'youth' warning amidst poor red-ball form: 'He's got to start performing otherwise selectors…'

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot

World Test Championship 2023-25 Updated Points Table After Pakistan Vs Bangladesh 1st Test

Motie return boosts West Indies ahead of final Test against England

World Test Championship 2023-25 Updated Points Table After England's 2nd Test Win Over West Indies

India vs South Africa: Rahul Dravid hopes ‘rub of the green’ helps Men in Blue end ICC title jinx

Lord’s, Edgbaston and the Oval vying to host first India-Pakistan Test since 2007

Rohit Sharma sets his eyes on playing in upcoming 50-over World Cup, World Test Championship final

Bangladesh has ‘high expectations’ for Test series against Sri Lanka

World Test Championship | India consolidates top spot after 4-1 series win over England

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan lose 2 WTC points, fined 10 percent match fee for slow over rate in Perth Test