Race to the WTC Final: What India, Australia, New Zealand, others need to secure a spot | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: The ICC World Test Championship standings are becoming increasingly competitive, with only a 15% gap separating the top two teams, India and Australia. The possibility of these two teams meeting again in the 2023 title clash remains high. Sri Lanka, South Africa, and New Zealand are also in…

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Rohit Sharma focuses on third Test after series defeat: ‘No post-mortem, lessons from New Zealand, WTC final not a priority’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma urged his team to focus on the upcoming third Test rather than dwell on their shock series defeat to New Zealand. The Kiwis claimed a historic 113-run victory in Pune on Saturday, snapping India’s 12-year unbeaten home Test series streak and securing their first-ever…

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‘Team India made things harder’: Cricket legend on WTC Final qualification path | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In response to India’s loss to New Zealand in the second Test match in Pune, former cricketer Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment, attributing the defeat to the Indian team’s lackluster batting performance.By securing a 113-run victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday, Tom Latham’s New Zealand team achieved a historic first-ever…

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World Test Championship Points Table: India’s top spot in danger after New Zealand’s historic series win | Cricket News – Times of India

India captain Rohit Sharma and New Zealand skipper Tom Latham NEW DELHI: New Zealand made history on Saturday by securing their first-ever Test series win on Indian soil, a result that significantly impacts the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings. India, after suffering their fourth defeat in the current cycle, now lead Australia by a…

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Sunil Gavaskar: ‘India are worried about their batting’ Gavaskar criticizes Washington Sundar’s inclusion for second New Zealand Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav‘s exclusion from the playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Gavaskar criticised the move and suggested it indicated “panic” from the team management.India entered the second Test trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, making three changes to…

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India loosen grip on WTC Final spot after defeat against New Zealand in Bengaluru Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sitting at the top on the ICC World Test Championship points table, India suffered a blow on Sunday as their loss against New Zealand in the thrilling first Test in Bengaluru meant they lost crucial percentage points.As Kiwis won the rain-marred contest by eight wickets, they registered a famous first victory on Indian…

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Virat Kohli says rivalry against Australia was intense at the start, but now it has… | – Times of India

Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli feels that the fierce rivalry between India and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has evolved over the years.Initially marked by intensity and fierce competition, Kohli noted that the relationship has shifted towards respect especially after India’s two successive Test series Down Under.Regarded as…

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WTC Points Table 2025: How India can qualify for the final following Bangladesh Test series win | Cricket News – Times of India

India produced a heist with a staggering all-round display against Bangladesh in Kanpur. (Photo by Money Sharma/AFP via Getty Images) India gave their quest to play the World Test Championship (WTC) final for a third straight edition a massive boost with a convincing win against Bangladesh in KanpurNEW DELHI: India took a big step towards…

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