Right-arm fast-medium bowler Scott Boland has been given the big responsibility to fill the gap of injured Josh Hazlewood in the Australian Playing XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India starting from Wednesday at the Ovals in London. Australian captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Scott would be given preference over Michael Neser …
A formidable bunch of Indian cricketers will require a perfect blend of skill and temperament when it clashes with an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting Wednesday, with an aim to end a decade-long global trophy jinx. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also …
File photo of Steve Smith© AFP Star Australia batsman Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday. The rapid growth of franchise cricket around the world has put pressure on the international schedule. The …
Star India batter Virat Kohli said on Monday that his motivation to do well increases while playing against Australia because of their competitiveness and high level of skill set. Ahead of India’s ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval from June 7 onwards, Virat did an interview with Star Sports where he …
File image of Shubman Gill© AFP Out of all the top stars who are in the Indian cricket team for the World Test Championship final, one batsman who will be closely watched is Shubman Gill, The last year has been a stellar time for the dashing opener. Be it Tests, ODIs, T20Is, or even the …
Debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue marked his call-up into the Ashes squad with a five-wicket haul as England beat Ireland by 10 wickets inside three days at Lord’s but only after a record partnership of 163 between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine, England were well-placed for an innings win when Ireland started the day …
One-Off Test, Day 3: Josh Tongue celebrates with England teammates.© AFP ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 3, Highlights:England have defeated Ireland by 10 wickets in a one-off Test match. After restricting Ireland to just 362/9 in the second innings, England chased down the 11-target in just three balls. The hosts had declared the first …
David Warner in action for Australian cricket team© AFP Australian cricket team stars David Warner stunned everyone on Saturday by announcing that the Test series against Pakistan in January 2024 could be his final outing in red-ball cricket. Speaking to reporters ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India starting June 7, Warner …
One-Off Test, Day 2 Live: England eye lead against Ireland at Lord’s© AFP ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Ben Duckett’s century on Day 2 has put England in a strong position against Ireland in the ongoing four-day one-off Test at the Lord’s. Vice-captain Ollie Pope is also nearing his century. Earlier, …
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn’t believe Australia’s preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes, terming the upcoming contest against India as “grand final”. India and Australia will square off in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7. The five-Test Ashes against England beginning June 16 …