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Tag: WTC

Comparing Rohit Sharma’s and Virat Kohli’s Test performances in Australia

Comparing Rohit Sharma's and Virat Kohli's Test performances in Australia

The two Indian greats, veteran middle-order batter Virat Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma, have seen a major dip in their form, as they underperformed in the island nation, which led them to face severe criticism. Virat Kohli showed some prominence during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as he at least scored a century in the Perth test; however, Rohit Sharma failed...

PAK vs SA Test: Fast bowlers shined in Centurion, taking 13 wickets

PAK vs SA Test

PAK vs SA Test: Fast bowlers shined in Centurion, taking 13 wickets: An exciting match was witnessed in Centurion, where South Africa tried hard to secure their place in next year's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. After struggling in batting, Pakistan made a comeback in bowling and devastated South Africa's top order. A total of 293 runs were scored...

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli has the lowest batting average among players with 9000+ Test runs

IND vs AUS: The legendary Indian batter has seen a serious dig in form over the last few years, especially when he plays the longest format of the game. Kohli currently averages 47.49 in test cricket; for the first time, his batting average has fallen below 50. Virat Kohli earlier held the record to be the only batter in...

WTC Final Scenarios after the IND vs AUS third test at Gabba ends in a draw

WTC Final Scenarios after the IND vs AUS third test at Gabba ends in a draw

Rain has been the constant villain amid the race to the WTC finals during the ongoing IND vs AUS contest at Brisbane. The two constant rivals in the longest format of the game, as the finalists from the previous WTC final played at the Oval, are again in line for WTC final contention. The last time Australia secured...

ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after they were docked WTC points due to slow over-rate against New Zealand

ENG vs NZ: Ben Stokes lashes out at ICC after they were docked WTC points due to slow over-rate against New Zealand

ENG vs NZ: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has again implemented strict punishments on the England cricket team and the New Zealand cricket team after slow over rates in the recent Test match in Christchurch. There have been financial fines, and also points have been deducted from both teams in the WTC points table. England registered a thumping victory against...

ENG vs NZ: World Test Championship contender penalized with points deduction

ENG vs NZ: World Test Championship contender penalized with points deduction

ENG vs NZ: With the final contenders who are yet to stand a chance for qualification into the WTC final eagerly looking forward to their forthcoming games, a big blow scatters the WTC table. The final is scheduled to be played in June 2025 at Lords in England. Amidst the final battle, New Zealand and England are sanctioned for...

New Zealand’s star batting specialist Kane Williamson helped his team get off to a solid start in the World Test Championship

World Test Championship

New Zealand's star batting specialist Kane Williamson helped his team get off to a solid start in the World Test Championship: Kane Williamson marked his return to international cricket with a commanding performance, anchoring New Zealand's promising start in their pursuit of a spot in the World Test Championship Final. The Black Caps kicked off the first Test against England...

AUS vs IND: David Warner’s wife opens up on his retirement from international cricket, indicates no signs of comeback

AUS vs IND: David Warner's wife opens up on his retirement from international cricket, indicates no signs of comeback

AUS vs IND: Australian opener David Warner recently stated his desire to come out of retirement and play the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This happened after Steve Smith decided to move down to number four following an injury to Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. Players such as Josh Inglis, Sam Konstas, Marcus Harris, and Cameron Bancroft are other eligible openers for the...

IND vs NZ: India announces squad for final home test encounter against New Zealand, eyes third consecutive WTC final

IND vs NZ: India announces squad for final home test encounter against New Zealand, eyes third consecutive WTC final

IND vs NZ: India have named their 15-member squad ahead of the home series against New Zealand, which will commence in the upcoming week. The squad would remain the same from the victorious Bangladesh series; however, Jasprit Bumrah will step in as Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the Indian test squad. https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1844782480588517701 Only the young pacer, Yash Dayal, who missed...

ENG vs PAK: Pakistan dominates over 2 days of the first test as they pose a humungous total of 556 at the back of 3 stellar hundreds

ENG vs PAK: Pakistan dominates over 2 days of the first test as they pose a humungous total of 556 at the back of 3 stellar hundreds

ENG vs PAK: England, one of the busiest teams in terms of red-ball cricket, is on their tour to Pakistan where they will feature against hosts Pakistan in a 3-match Test series. Though England does not stand much of a chance in the WTC any further, yet they would eye the historic whitewash from the 2022-23 tour. However, the...

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