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Rohit Sharma optimistic about full fitness of Indian squad before England Test Series

New Delhi, April 16: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed optimism about having a fully fit squad ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

ICC likely to delay two-tier Test proposal; WTC to continue in single-league format, claims report

New Delhi, April 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to delay its plans to introduce a divisive two-tier structure in Test cricket, with the upcoming cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), starting this summer, expected to continue with its existing nine-team single-league format, says a report.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma sustains elbow injury two months before WTC final

Johannesburg, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has suffered an elbow injury, which has prevented him from taking part in the domestic first-class final, which kicks off in Johannesburg on Thursday, according to a report on ESPN Cricinfo.

SA Test skipper Bavuma suffers elbow injury ahead of WTC final

New Delhi, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has sustained an elbow injury two months before the World Test Championship final.

Aussie batter sends WTC Final reminder with dream Lord's century

London, April 7: Australian left-hander Marcus Harris has given selectors something to think about ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa, compiling a century in the UK's County Championship.

I am a little worried: Jaffer on Indian Test team ahead of England tour

Kolkata, April 1: Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer said on Tuesday that he is "a little worried" about Team India following a disastrous Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia away from home and hoped that they will "get their act together" ahead of their England tour which will kickstart their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

Former NZ skipper Kane Williamson roots for tweaks in WTC, designated windows in international cricket

New Delhi, April 1: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has backed calls related to the introduction of designated windows for international cricket. Williamson believes such a move could turn the World Test Championship (WTC) into a "more level competition".

Scott Boland ready to give it all in WTC final against South Africa

New Delhi, March 31: After an impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, Australia quick Scott Boland has set his sights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.

Boland looking forward to make his mark on World Test Championship 2025 final

New Delhi, March 31: The ICC World Test Championship Final is on the horizon and South Africa and Australia have started to gear up for the one-off Test at Lord's.

Cameron Green aims to push his case in selection race for Australia's WTC final squad

Perth, March 31: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has said he preferred back surgery to get fit early and maximise the possibilities of selection by team management for upcoming tournaments. He hoped it is the last time he faced such a medical situation.

Lyon says he is 'all well and good' for WTC final after overcoming hip issue

New Delhi, March 31: Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has declared himself fit to play the World Test Championship Final in June after overcoming a hip issue he battled during the side’s Test series against India and Sri Lanka held earlier this year.

Green declares himself fit ahead of playing return via county stint

New Delhi, March 31: Australia's fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green said he is all fit and healthy to make a return to competitive cricket as a batter only in his upcoming county championship stint in England, with an eye to push for selection in the World Test Championship Final, happening in Lord's in June.

South Afrcia quick Dane Paterson signs for Middlesex Cricket ahead of WTC final

London, February 28: South Africa's seasoned pacer Dane Paterson has signed for Middlesex Cricket for the first half of the 2025 County Championship campaign, a late bid to push his case for the World Test Championship final against Australia, beginning on June 11 at the iconic Lord's.

Personal views, bit of ankle pain', Starc reveals reasons behind Champions Trophy absence

New Delhi, Feb 27: Australia quick Mitchell Starc has revealed "ankle pain and personal reasons" were the reasons behind his decision to sit out the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc reveals reason behind pulling out of ongoing Champions Trophy 2025

Melbourne, February 27: Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc on Thursday revealed the reason behind pulling out from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Australia skipper Pat Cummins returns to training as he prepares for IPL 2025 and WTC final against South Africa

Melbourne, February 26: Australia skipper and right-arm seamer Pat Cummins has started bowling as he prepares himself for the upcoming 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League and World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

Gloucestershire signs Cameron Green for five County Championship matches in April-May

Bristol, Feb 21: Australia’s fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green has been signed by Gloucestershire to play five County Championship matches in April and May. Green, 25, will begin his stint with Gloucestershire’s match against Kent starting on April 18 and end with the game against Northamptonshire commencing on May 23.

Cummins eyeing IPL return for match preparation ahead of WTC final

Melbourne, February 21: Australian skipper Pat Cummins, missed his side's final ICC World Test Championship (WTC), a tour to Sri Lanka and the ICC Champions Trophy due to the birth of his second child and an ankle injury, is targeting a return to competitive cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he leads the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise.

Cummins targets return to action in IPL 2025, aims for playing WTC final and WI tour

New Delhi, Feb 21: Australia Test captain Pat Cummins said he is targeting a return to action from an ankle injury layoff in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and expressed confidence over leading Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa and subsequent tour of the West Indies.

Labuschagne's form 'alarming sign' for Australia ahead of WTC final, opines Finch

New Delhi, Feb 13: Former captain Aaron Finch opined that Australia should consider dropping Marnus Labuschagne for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's in June, citing his extended lean form as a reason he should no longer be included.

The system has failed and let him down: O'Keefe on Kuhnemann's bowling action report

New Delhi, Feb 13: Former Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe believes that Cricket Australia has failed and let Matt Kuhnemann down after the left-arm spinner was reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: League stage recap, road to final

New Delhi, February 11: The league stage of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 concluded with Australia securing a historic series victory in the subcontinent, defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets. With this triumph, Australia sealed their spot in the final, where they will face South Africa at Lord's in June. According to ICC, let's look at how each team fared in this cycle.

Australia finish second in WTC 2023-25 points table after series win against Sri Lanka in Tests

Dubai, February 9: Following a 2-0 win against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series away from home, Australia confirmed the second position in the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table on Sunday, as per the ICC.

Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....: Tim Paine

Melbourne, February 4: Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface.

Head predicts Konstas recall as an opener in WTC final, says 'most likely I'll go back to middle-order'

New Delhi, Feb 4: Australia batter Travis Head has indicated a return to the middle-order for the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Lord's, with the expectation that youngster Sam Konstas will reclaim his opening spot alongside veteran Usman Khawaja for the crucial clash against South Africa.

Ian Healy joins growing calls for Konstas to return from Sri Lanka Tour

New Delhi, Feb 4: Australian cricket great Ian Healy has also weighed in, backing the calls for sending Sam Konstas back home from the Sri Lanka tour so that the youngster can play some important Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the World Test Championship later this year.

He has added a lot of maturity....: Haddin lauds Allan Border Medal favourite Travis Head

Melbourne, February 2: Australia's hard-hitting batter Travis Head is shaping up to be a favourite to win the Allan Border Medal for the Most Outstanding Male Australian Cricketer of the Year, with his domination extending to all formats.

Age is just a number: Smith throws weight behind Khawaja's Test future

Galle, February 2: Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue with the Test side as long as possible, saying that he is batting well and "age is just a number."

1st Test: Lyon and Kuhnemann spin Australia to innings & 242 runs victory over Sri Lanka

Galle, Feb 1: Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann shared the spoils as defending WTC champions Australia registered a massive win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on Day Four of the first Test at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The loss was the hosts' worst-ever defeat in Test cricket, with their previous biggest being when they were hammered by an innings and 239 runs by India in 2017.

Ex-Australian spinner says Smith was born a cricketer, reminisces getting first glimpse of his hand-eye coordination

Galle, January 29: Former Australian spinner Kerry O'Keeffe hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing his 10,000 Test runs, saying that he was "born a cricketer" and further recalled the days when the veteran started out as a leg-spin bowling all-rounder.

I find quite stunning....: Gilchrist hails Smith's journey from leg spinner to batter with 10,000 Test runs

Galle, January 29: Former Australian batter Adam Gilchrist hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing 10,000 Test runs, calling him a "master craftsman" and expressing admiration for his journey from a leg spinner to a top-class batter.

Tickets set to go on sale as Cummins, Bavuma appreciate fan support for ICC World Test Championship Final

London, January 29: Australia captain Pat Cummins and South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma have expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans after securing their spots in this year's ICC World Test Championship Final. With anticipation building, tickets for the highly awaited showdown are set to go on sale this week.

Tickets for WTC Final to go on sale from January 31

Dubai, Jan 29: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that tickets for the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s are set to go on general sale from January 31.

Galle Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss; opts to bat first against Sri Lanka

Galle, January 29: Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya urges board to get more Tests for team, terms lack of fixtures a big disadvantage

Galle, January 28: Sri Lankan skipper Dhananjaya de Silva on Tuesday expressed dissapointment with his team's poor Test cricket schedule, saying that it is a "big disadvantage" for the team and called for most long format fixtures to be given to them.

Injured Pathum Nissanka unlikely to play first Test against Australia

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