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New Zealand docked three WTC points for slow-over rate, slip to fifth in standings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's World Test Championship Final hopes faced a setback on Tuesday as they received a three-point penalty for slow over-rate in their match against England, resulting in a slide in the standings, according to ICC.This development benefits India, who maintain their leading position with 61.11 percentage points.How a change in batting position could well help Rohit Sharma in TestsFollowing the penalty, New Zealand's points percentage stands at 47.92 percent, with a maximum possible increase to 55.36 percent if they win their remaining two matches against England.The current standings show South Africa (59.26), Australia (57.26) and Sri Lanka (50) occupying second, third and fourth positions respectively."The race to feature at next year's ICC World Test Championship Fina...

2Dec

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WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England | Cricket News – Times of India

The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia. New Zealand's defeat against England in the first Test at Christchurch may not have changed the top three standings, but it has made the contest for a place in the top two between India, South Africa and Australia more challenging. The WTC final, which is scheduled for June 2025 at Lord's, is contested between the teams that finish in the top two of the table at the end of the two-year cycle.CURRENT WTC STANDINGS (TOP 5)1. India - Points 110, PCT 61.112. South Africa - Points 64, PCT 59.263...

1Dec

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Ben Stokes confirms fitness for second New Zealand Test despite injury scare | Cricket News – Times of India

England's captain, Ben Stokes, has reassured fans about his fitness for the upcoming second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, scheduled to begin on Friday. This follows a minor back issue he experienced during England's eight-wicket win in the first Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.Stokes felt some discomfort while bowling to Tim Southee on the fourth day of the Test match. He then handed the ball to Gus Atkinson to finish the over. Despite this brief setback, Stokes remained on the field.He later downplayed the incident, explaining that his decision to stop bowling was primarily precautionary."I twinged my back diving for a catch on day one, and there's a bit of stiffness," Stokes said.He further confirmed his availability for the next match."Given where we were in the game, I tho...

29Nov

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Glenn Phillips’ stunning flying catch against England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's Glenn Phillips added another unbelievable catch to his career as took a one-handed screamer on the second day of the 1st Test against England at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Friday.England batters Harry Brook and Ollie Pope were putting their team in a position of strength and the Kiwis were desperate to break the partnership that had just cross the 150-run mark.Tim Southee was brought back in the attack and the bowling change worked for New Zealand. Southee bowled a 125.9kph delivery wide of off-stumps and seeing the width on offer and Pope shaped to cut. Pope made good contact and didn't bother to keep the shot down and hit it in air, but Phillips flew like a bird to his right at gully and plucked it out of thin air. It was absolute acrobatic stuff from Phillips ...