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WTC: Kohli wants best-of-three, Williamson bats for one off final to decide winner

Indian team skipper Virat Kohli and his New Zealand counterpart Kane Williamson are in disagreement over a one-off World Test Championship (WTC) final. While Kohli wants a series of three Test matches to decide a WTC final winner, Williamson said…

New Zealand beat India in final to win inaugural ICC World Test Championship

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor played unbeaten knocks off 52 and 47 respectively as New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets to clinch the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) here at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on Wednesday….

WTC21 final: New Zealand need 139 runs to win world test championship

India have set New Zealand a target of 139 runs after they were bowled out for just 170 runs in the second innings here at the Hampshire Bowl on the sixth (reserve) day of the World Test Championship final on…

Younis Khan quits as Pakistan’s batting coach ahead of England series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and national men’s team batting coach Younis Khan on Tuesday “mutually” parted ways, seven months after the former batsman had accepted a two-year contract. Younis was appointed in November 2020 until the 2022 ICC men’s…

WTC21 final: “It’s pleasing to dismiss Kohli; he’s world-class batter,” says Jamieson

New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has said that it was pleasing for him to dismiss India skipper Virat Kohli in the first innings of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Ageas Bowl. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson…

WTC21 final: Kohli goes past Dhoni to lead India for record 61st time in tests

As Virat Kohli walked out for toss with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson at the Ageas Bowl in the World Test Championship final, he surpassed MS Dhoni’s record of leading the Indian team in most Test matches. World Test Championship (WTC)…

IND vs NZ WTC final: Rain washes out first day play without toss

The first day’s play of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand at the Hampshire Bowl has been called off due to heavy rain. The match can still be a five-day game since international cricket council…

WTC Final IND vs NZ: Indian bowling attach more balanced, says Ian Chappel

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has backed Indian bowling attack to do better in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand since it is more balanced due to the presence of better spinners. The two teams face off…

India included Siraj in 15-member squad for World test championship final

Mohammed Siraj has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, starting on Friday. Mayank Agarwal has been left out and this means Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will be opening…

Tim Paine backs Labuschagne to replace him as Australia captain

Australian Test captain Tim Paine has backed Marnus Labuschagne as one fit to take over from him, even as former captains Ian Chappell and Michael Clarke have backed Pat Cummins for the top leadership position. “I think he would be…