Criticising South Africa for WTC Final qualification isn’t fair: Kevin Pietersen – Times of India

Kevin Pietersen (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the World Test Championship (WTC) qualification process after South Africa made the final with their latest win in Tests over Pakistan.South Africa’s qualification for the 2025 WTC Final, despite playing only 11 matches during the 2023-25 cycle, has…

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India’s WTC Final chances not over yet: How can they qualify after Boxing day Test defeat? | Cricket News – Times of India

Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth test cricket match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) South Africa secured their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in Centurion.This makes them the first team to qualify for the final, scheduled to…

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‘Risk of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah, but he’s lacked support’: Rohit Sharma after MCG defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah holds up the ball as he leaves the field after taking five wickets at the MCG. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma voiced concerns over Jasprit Bumrah‘s heavy workload and lack of bowling support following India’s 184-run defeat in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground….

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Rohit Sharma on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal: ‘In all fairness, it looked like he touched it’ – Times of India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, center, speaks to umpires after being dismissed during fourth Test. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma backed the third umpire’s decision to dismiss young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during a pivotal moment in the final session of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jaiswal’s ‘contentious’ dismissal, which came…

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WTC Final Scenarios: India’s qualification chances if Border-Gavaskar Trophy ends in draw | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The India-Australia Test series stands at a tense crossroads following the rain-affected draw in the third Test in Brisbane. With the five-match series level at 1-1, the remaining games in Melbourne and Sydney will be decisive, not just for the series outcome but also for the…

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