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Will India Enter WTC Final With Win Over Australia? Ex-Cricketer Makes Bold Prediction
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is extremely close to sealing a berth for themselves in the World Test Championship final but Sri Lanka could pose a threat to them, in case they fail to beat Australia in the ongoing fourth and final Test in Ahmedabad. A win at the Narendra Modi Stadium will see India qualify for the WTC final, while a draw, a tie or a loss will see their fate depend on Sri Lanka, who are facing New Zealand in a two-match Test series.
Watch: Virat Kohli Reacts After KS Bharat Hits Usman Khawaja With His Throw
Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Thursday struck his first Test century in India as the tourists dominated the opening day of the ongoing fourth match and final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia reached 255 for 4 at stumps after they won the toss and elected to bat in their bid to square the series at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja was the centre of attention for his sensational century, another incident involving KS Bharat and Virat Kohli also put him in the news.
"Protect International Cricket Amid Surge Of Franchise Tournaments": MCC
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for "urgent intervention" to protect international cricket, saying it is at an "important crossroads" amidst a crowded global schedule that is getting increasingly swayed by domestic leagues. The mushrooming of leagues, including the latest offering of SAT20 and ILT20, is putting a lot of stress on the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP), leading to an "alarming disparity" in the number of matches played by a minority of member nations which is neither "equitable nor sustainable", it added.
Australia's Khawaja and Green pile on runs in wicketless session
AHMEDABAD, India : Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green continued to pile on the runs on a batting-friendly wicket to guide Australia to 347 for four, their highest total in the series, on day two of the fourth and final test against India on Friday.
Sri Lanka bowlers keep pressure on New Zealand in Christchurch
Sri Lanka's pacemen crashed through New Zealand's batting lineup to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 165 for five on day two of the first test in Christchurch, still trailing by 193 runs in reply to the tourists' first innings total of 355.
Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur aim to get back on track at Indian Wells
They were the two standout players on the WTA Tour last season, featuring in three of the four Grand Slam finals between them, leading the rankings, and amassing more match wins than anyone else.
Wimbledon bows to pressure, lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players
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