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Watch: Ishan Kishan Looks In Fine Form As He Gears Up For WTC Final vs Australia

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was recently seen having a whack at the nets on Thursday as Team India gear up for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval on June 7. The WTC final between Australia and India is set to take place between June 7 and 11, with June 12 earmarked as the reserve day. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday shared a short clip on their social media handle where India batter Ishan Kishan was seen preparing for the high-profile clash with Australia. The batter looked in rich form, hitting the ball nicely both in front and square off the wicket.

Between Ishan Kishan And KS Bharat, Matthew Hayden Goes For 'More Dynamic' Option At WTC Final

The absence of the dashing Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident in December, leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Matthew Hayden, who is backing Ishan Kishan to don the wicketkeeping gloves instead of K S Bharat. "One of the big losses to Indian cricket right now is Rishabh Pant. If I was an Indian selector, I certainly go with the more dynamic wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan, he also adds that bit of swagger to the batting line up and in the fielding unit as well." The spinners could play a role at The Oval as the game progresses and that is why Hayden said India must play both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

"Even During The IPL...": India Star Reveals How They Prepared For The Dukes Ball At The WTC Final

Switching from playing T20s to the longest format of the game is difficult but practising with the red ball through the IPL will help in the tough transition at the World Test Championship final against Australia, feels India all-rounder Axar Patel. Most members of the Indian team head to the marquee event after playing T20 cricket in the IPL for over two months. Additionally, while the SG balls are used to play the red-ball format in India, the Dukes ball will be used for the WTC final. However, India are well prepared for the twin challenges. To familiarise themselves with the Dukes ball, which is used in English conditions, the 'Men in Blue' have been working with it.

New Jerseys For Indian Cricket Team Released Ahead Of World Test Championship Final. Watch

The new jersey designs for the Indian cricket team was revealed on Thursday evening. The jersey has been designed by new kit sponsors Adidas. This time around, India will have distinctively separate designs of jerseys for ODIs and T20Is. The men's Indian cricket team will wear the newly designed jerseys starting from the World Test Championship final against Australia, that begins at The Oval from June 7. The jerseys have three stripes in all of them which is related to its new kit sponsors Adidas.

CSK captain MS Dhoni Successfully Undergoes Knee Surgery In Mumbai: Report

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni successfully underwent a left knee surgery in a Mumbai hospital on Thursday. Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, had flown to Mumbai from Ahmedabad after the final on Monday and consulted renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is also on the BCCI medical panel and had performed surgeries on a number of top Indian cricketers, including Rishabh Pant.

Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch

Former captain Aaron Finch believes that he will put his money on Steve Smith even though Australia will also need to get rid of star India batter Virat Kohli as early as possible in what promises to be an enticing World Test Championship final, starting June 7 at the Oval in London. "Both (Kohli and Smith) will be batting at number four, so the key is to try and get them as early as possible. Early wickets to expose them to the brand new ball will be absolutely key.

T20 break gives longer formats time in spotlight

Finally, in the early hours of Tuesday in Ahmedabad, the 2023 Indian Premier League ended after a marathon 74 matches.

"Don't Know Why He Isn't Fit Enough": Ex Pakistan Star's Jibe At Rohit Sharma Over Comparison With MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings showed their mettle and defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL 2023 final on Monday and lifted their fifth title. Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs (DLS method), Ravindra Jadeja held his nerves and smashed a boundary on the last ball and took CSK to victory by 5 wickets. With this win, CSK equalled the record of Mumbai Indians for having the most number of titles. As both the teams have now won five titles each, the comparisons between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have been emerging.

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Watch: Ishan Kishan Looks In Fine Form As He Gears Up For WTC Final vs Australia

Between Ishan Kishan And KS Bharat, Matthew Hayden Goes For 'More Dynamic' Option At WTC Final

"Even During The IPL...": India Star Reveals How They Prepared For The Dukes Ball At The WTC Final

New Jerseys For Indian Cricket Team Released Ahead Of World Test Championship Final. Watch

CSK captain MS Dhoni Successfully Undergoes Knee Surgery In Mumbai: Report

Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch

T20 break gives longer formats time in spotlight

"Don't Know Why He Isn't Fit Enough": Ex Pakistan Star's Jibe At Rohit Sharma Over Comparison With MS Dhoni