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2027 World Test Championship final in England too | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MUMBAI: The 2027 World Test Championship final will be held in England in June. It will be the fourth consecutive time that England will host the WTC final-it staged the 2021 WTC final at Southampton, the 2023 final at The Oval, and will stage the 2025 final at Lord’s. On Friday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Social Responsibility Provider for the ICC for the period 2024-2027, which mentioned the countries and the time of the year when the ICC will stage it’s events.After India suffered their second successive loss in the WTC final going down by 20-9 runs to Australia, their captain Rohit Sharma had said that future finals should be played outside England, and not necessarily be scheduled for June. "Why after the IPL final? Why c...

10Sep

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‘Rohit is getting a game because he is captain’: Former Aussie cricketer – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Greg Blewett has expressed his opinion that India captain Rohit Sharma might be holding onto his place in the team to some extent due to his leadership responsibilities.While Rohit enjoyed initial success as the full-time captain, he has not yet led India to victory in major ICC tournaments. This includes India's exit in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals and a loss in the World Test Championship final against Australia in June of the same year."I am worried about India's ODI captain. I really am. Rohit Sharma is just clinging on, and I would have thought that India might have made a move by now on the one-day leadership," said Blewett on the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast.Blewett went on to say that he can see things going wrong for India in the...

26Jul

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‘You’ve got to have a thick skin….it does have a shelf life’: Pat Cummins on captaincy

[ad_1] Two years into Pat Cummins’ Test captaincy, Australia have blasted England 4-0 in Ashes at home, won a first Test series in Pakistan in 24 years, become the World Test champions only last month and are now on the verge of securing another Ashes win, leading 2-1 after four Tests. This, having already retained the urn last week. This one, in England – in the Bazball era. With less than 24 hours left in the fifth and final Test, the visiting skipper reiterated the fact that his side’s second visit at The Oval during their ongoing tour of England was a ‘big one’. “If we win this one and you look back, it’s been an incredible tour over here really. We’ve played five games, we’ve won three and only lost one. It’s already a fantastic tour. But to go home, winning the urn will be phenome...

16Jul

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Sunil Gavaskar: ‘You call yourself the fittest team in the world… then how do you break down so soon?’

[ad_1] In this Idea Exchange, one of Indian cricket’s finest exponents, Sunil Gavaskar, speaks of the confidence that has powered his career on and off the field, the need for accountability of captains and coaches and why the 1983 World Cup win was a milestone. The session was moderated by Sriram Veera, Deputy Associate Editor.Devendra Pandey: There are two stars in India whose mass appeal hasn’t changed through generations: You and Amitabh Bachchan. What is your mantra to be active, updated and relevant? Would you like to continue like Richie Benaud or does the thought of quitting commentary come sometimes?The important thing is to enjoy what you are doing. I tell new people joining commentary to speak what they feel about the game as that is important. But, don’t take yourselves serio...

16Jun

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Despite WTC final loss, India is set to persist with tried and tested batsmen for the West Indies series

[ad_1] The loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final will not result in a knee-jerk reaction from the BCCI. The Indian Express has learnt that there will be no major changes for next month’s two-Test series against West Indies. The Test team, led by Rohit Sharma, will play Two Test matches in Dominica and Trinidad from July 12. However, with the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit and Virat Kohli more or less in the same age bracket, the selectors want to field a team with a mix of youth and experience for the Border Gavaskar series in Australia — India’s last assignment of the 2023-2025 WTC cycle. The Australian team celebrate as captain Pat Cummins holds the winners trophy during the victory ceremony for the ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval cric...

15Jun

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‘I should have never become a bowler… teammates were friends, now colleagues’

[ad_1] DAYS AFTER he was dropped from the World Test Championship final that India lost to Australia, R Ashwin has said he would regret becoming a bowler instead of a batsman. In an interview with The Indian Express, he also talked about the loneliness of the modern-day cricketer where “teammates aren’t friends but colleagues”, how he was “traumatised” by his frequent sacking in the past, and how leadership chances eluded him because people were actively “working against” him by labelling him as an “overthinker”. “This is a true story… One day, I was watching the India-Sri Lanka game and India’s bowling was in tatters. My favourite was Sachin Tendulkar, and whatever runs he used to make, we used to leak those runs with the ball. I used to think one day, I must be a bowler. Can’t I be be...

15Jun

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‘I should have never become a bowler… teammates were friends, now colleagues’: R Ashwin

[ad_1] DAYS AFTER he was dropped from the World Test Championship final that India lost to Australia, R Ashwin has said he would regret becoming a bowler instead of a batsman. In an interview with The Indian Express, he also talked about the loneliness of the modern-day cricketer where “teammates aren’t friends but colleagues”, how he was “traumatised” by his frequent sacking in the past, and how leadership chances eluded him because people were actively “working against” him by labelling him as an “overthinker”. “This is a true story… One day, I was watching the India-Sri Lanka game and India’s bowling was in tatters. My favourite was Sachin Tendulkar, and whatever runs he used to make, we used to leak those runs with the ball. I used to think one day, I must be a bowler. Can’t I be be...

13Jun

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Duleep Trophy: Hanuma Vihari to lead South Zone and Mayank Agarwal appointed as Vice-captain

[ad_1] Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal are named the captain and Vice Captain of the South Zone ahead of the Duleep Trophy respectively which starts on the 28th later this month to be hosted in Bangalore. Sai Sudharsan and Tilak Varma who are coming on back from a productive IPL also will be available for selection for South Zone. After a poor outing against Australia in World Test Championship final wicket-keeper KS Bharat would be hoping to have a good tournament. After the WTC final batting debacle, Indian selectors might be looking at some young faces to refresh the squad. The tournament might provide an ideal opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their skills. In addition to youngsters Vihari and Mayank who have gone down the pecking order from the Test set-up would be looki...

13Jun

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India has pace-bowling depth but where are the backup bowlers?

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma won the toss on Day 1 of the WTC final and asked Australia to bat on a green top at the Oval. Taking advantage of an overcast London morning, new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, and bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur, got early breakthroughs.Shami and Siraj were troubling the Australian batsmen David Warner and Marnus Labuschange with their seam moment and swing.After an absorbing hour’s play, Rohit decided to give the ball to 35-year-old Umesh Yadav, who bowled half-volleys which the batters cashed upon scoring 21 runs in his first two overs, which completely took away the pressure built early on. Umesh struggled with his line and length for the entire day. Cricket – ICC World Test Championship Final – Australia v India – The Oval, London, Britain – ...

13Jun

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Australia head coach credits ‘subcontinent journey’ for World Test Championship triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Despite their recent unsuccessful tour of India, Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald feels their experience in the sub-continent played a significant role in winning the World Test Championship title.In the previous 2019-2021 cycle, Australia had missed out on the WTC Final due to over-rate penalties. However, on Sunday, Pat Cummins and co. created history becoming the first team to secure ICC world titles across formats after beating India by 209 runs in a one-sided WTC Final at the Oval."You can string down series in isolation, you can talk about the subcontinent journey where we went from Pakistan to Sri Lanka into India," McDonald told reporters."We had to navigate through that. So, it was a tricky World Test championship cycle and I think the wins in the subcont...

12Jun

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Shubman Gill fined for criticising umpiring decision in WTC final | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India star opener Shubman Gill has been fined 15% of his match fees for questioning an umpiring decision, on social media, against him during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.Chasing a mammoth 444-run target, Shubman was dismissed for 18 when Cameron Green took a remarkable catch at gully. However, there were differing opinions on whether it was a clean catch.Despite video replays not conclusively confirming whether the ball had made contact with the ground during Green's catch, the third umpire, Richard Kettleborough, upheld Australia's appeal. Shubman, who scored 13 runs in the first innings, departed for 18 in the second innings.Following his dismissal, Shubman took to Twitter and shared a front-on angle image of the catch, expressing his disbelief. In the twe...

12Jun

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Mitchell Starc: Playing Test cricket for Australia more important than IPL money | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia speedster Mitchell Starc, one of the finest pacers of the current generation, consciously avoids participating in franchise cricket, including lucrative tournaments like the IPL, as he wants to be at his "best" playing for Australia.For Starc, playing Test cricket for Australia is paramount, a path he hopes many youngsters will follow in future.Several colleagues of Starc have appeared in various T20 leagues across the globe such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash, but the left-arm pacer has managed to stay away from the lure.1/12Australia claim maiden World Test Championship titleShow Captions<p>India's poor show in ICC events continued as Australia grabbed their maiden World Test Championship title with a crushing 209-run victory. <br /><...

12Jun

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Australia hailed for ‘momentous’ World Test Championship title but told ‘now win Ashes’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia's victory against India in the World Test Championship final was celebrated as a significant achievement, being described as "momentous." However, there is a cautionary note that suggests this triumph could fade from memory swiftly unless they are successful in the upcoming Ashes series. Displaying their dominance, Pat Cummins' team convincingly defeated India by 209 runs in the final at The Oval.Australia will now face arch-rivals England in the much-anticipated Ashes series, which commences this Friday.The Sydney Daily Telegraph said Australia "deserve praise" for routing Rohit Sharma's team, but warned: "Deep down they know that the main prize is still to be won.1/12Australia claim maiden World Test Championship titleShow Captions<p>India's poor show ...

11Jun

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India 165/3 in 41.2 Overs | WTC Final 2023 Live Score: Australia hope to break Virat Kohli-Ajinkya Rahane stand – The Times of India

[ad_1] Australia, on the other hand, will still be very confident as they are holding the cards and are slightly ahead in this Test. They were able to pick up three wickets but after that looked a bit rattled by the counterattack from India. However, they know that the morning session will be very crucial with Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Mitchell Starc raring to go, and if they get rid of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, or both, then this match will tilt massively in their favour. Whatever happens, we are surely in for a thrilling Day of Test cricket.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { ...

11Jun

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‘Correct decision was made’: Ricky Ponting on Cameron Green’s catch to dismiss Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Sunday said the catch taken by all-rounder Cameron Green to dismiss Shubman Gill had the ball touching the ground at one point. Ponting, who played 168 Tests, 375 ODIs and 17 T20Is for Australia between 1995 and 2012, credited the third umpire for taking the "correct decision" during the fourth day's play of the World Test Championship final.Gill was batting on 18 when he edged one off Scott Boland and the ball flew low to the left of Green at gully, who scooped it inches from the ground and immediately celebrated the dismissal, as India were rocked early in the chase of 444.While the Indian opener stood his ground, the decision was taken by third umpire Richard Kettleborough against the batter with India captain Rohit Sharma sc...

11Jun

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WTC Final: There is still enough help for bowlers in wicket, says Cameron Green | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green on Saturday backed his team to defend a 444-run target against India in the World Test Championship final at the Oval. Green also feels there is still enough help for the pacers.Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane stand in Australia's way and took India to 164 for three on day four while chasing a record 444.“The wicket, we still feel like there's a lot in there off the wicket.So, yeah, any time we can kind of maybe try and hit the seam and let the ball do itself.“Let the ball go each way. We don't know which way it's going, neither does the batter, so that's a few things we talk about,” said Green.Green said he made a conscious effort to bowl with the wobbled seam in English conditions.“I think a lot of conversation we had prior to the ga...

10Jun

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‘London will not be big enough, if this becomes a reality’: Matthew Hayden on the prospect of India chasing 444 in 2023 WTC Final

[ad_1] When skipper Pat Cummins was dismissed in the second session of the fourth day of the 2023 World Test Championship final by Mohammed Shami, Australia had no reason to bat any longer. With a lead of 443, Cummins and Co declared their second innings and set a daunting task for India in the fourth innings. Never at The Oval have as many runs been scored in the fourth innings. The highest is 429/8, from the Indian team that toured in 1979. The highest successful chase is 263. With the odds tilted against India, former Australia skipper Matthew Hayden believes that if done, the biggest city in the world will be too small to celebrate a historic win. “London will not be big enough, if this becomes a reality for Team India,” Hayden said on the ICC broadcast feed ahead of India’s fourth i...

10Jun

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Aggression is very important in my bowling: Siraj

[ad_1] India’s Mohammed Siraj appeals for lbw on Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne but it was given not out on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and Australia at The Oval cricket ground in London, on June 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP India pacer Mohammed Siraj believes aggression brings the best out of him, saying being aggressive on the ground is the recipe for his success. Siraj has received a lot of international success since making his Test debut against Australia in 2020. The Hyderabad pacer has been India's stand-out performer with the ball in the ongoing World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval, picking four wickets in the first innings. "Aggression is very important in my bowling. Test cricket is based on aggression. It's not j...

10Jun

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Ravindra Jadeja surpasses Bishan Singh Bedi to become India’s most successful left-arm spinner

[ad_1] Ravindra Jadeja of India bowls during the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and India at The Oval in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday created history, as he surpassed compatriot Bishan Singh Bedi to become the country's most successful left-arm spinner in the history of Test cricket. Jadeja accomplished this during India's ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval. In Australia's second innings, Jadeja put to an end innings of two centurions from the first innings, Steve Smith (34) and Travis Head (18). Jadeja ended the day with figures of 2/25 in nine overs. Now in 65 Test matches, Jadeja has taken 267 wickets at an average of 24.25 and an economy rate of 2.44. Bishan Singh Bedi has...

10Jun

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‘Was in pain, felt I had to keep negotiating for my team’: Shardul Thakur after taking body blows at WTC final

[ad_1] India’s Shardul Thakur plays a shot off the bowling of Australia’s Pat Cummins on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and Australia at The Oval cricket ground in London, on June 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP After producing a gritty half-century against the rampant Aussies, the third consecutive one at the Oval, ace Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur said on Saturday that he was in pain while taking some blows to his body on Day 3 of the ongoing World Test Championship final, but played through it for the sake of his team."If we think too far ahead right now, it would be silly. We have to take things as they come. Just want to take the game forward as it comes. The pitch has been behaving funny. When the game started the ball was nipping around. The...