Tag: World Test Championship
England's Zak Crawley Asks: Why Shouldn't India Prepare Turners?
England opening batsman Zak Crawley, who was the lone positive in England batting line-up in the third Test with a half-century in the first innings, says that India can't be faulted if they dish out another turner. ....
World Test Championship Is A Distraction: Virat Kohli Ahead Of 4th Test Vs England
Just a draw away from qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand, India could be gambling a bit too much by dishing out a surface for the fourth and final Test against England that aids turn from the start. ....
Rishabh Pant Is The Spark We Need In Middle: Rohit Sharma
India opener Rohit Sharma called Rishabh Pant a "spark" that Indian team needs in the middle-order and has called on people to be more patient with his style of play that sees him get dismissed often in casual manner. ....
India Finish On Top Of ICC World Test Championship Table, Enter Final
India are through to the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) after completing a 3-1 series victory over England here on Saturday, and finishing atop the points table. ....
India's Glorious Unbeaten Home Run Of 13 Test Series Wins
India on Saturday registered their 13th consecutive Test series win at home as they thrashed England 3-1 in the four-Test series here. India's winning streak began with a 4-0 mauling of Australia in 2013. ....
India Beat Bio-bubble As Victory Brings A Whiff Of Fresh Air
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of the Indian cricket team has been in a bio-bubble for almost half a year now, locked up in hotels through the IPL, Australia tour and in the home series against England with the Indian cricket board and the team management not giving them any break as has been afforded to players from England. ....
Slow Over Rate At MCG Vs India Cost Us WTC Final: Langer
Australia head coach Justin Langer said he was disappointed that the four points docked from them during the second Test of their series against India turned out to be crucial in Australia missing out on a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.....
Dock Players' Money If They Want Break From England Duty: Geoffrey Boycott
England players should be docked money from their salaries if they want to go home on a break from national duty, said former captain Geoffrey Boycott. He said that England's players would never take a break from playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and so they should not be allowed to do the same while playing for the national team. ....
India's Performances Have Kept Test Cricket Alive: Richard Hadlee
Cricket needs India due to the revenue it generates and also strides it has made in Test cricket that has kept longest format of the game alive, said former New Zealand all-rounder Richard Hadlee. ....
Indian Cricketers Loving The Taste Of England
Scrambled eggs, baked beans, brown toast, and sausages seem to be the favourite breakfast of Indian cricketers while they are in England for the World Test Championship (WTC) final and a five-match Test series against the hosts. ....
