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'Ultimate Test': India Face Tough Australia Challenge As It Aims To End ICC Title Drought

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 reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but a trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England.

Babar Azam Over Virat Kohli! Cricket Australia's WTC Team Of The Tournament Revealed

Cricket Australia revealed their World Test Championship (WTC) Team of the Tournament and it included just three Indians. The list had Babar Azam over India star Virat Kohli while the upcoming superstar Shubman Gill failed to secure a spot. The spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were the preferred slow-bowling options in the side while Rishabh Pant was selected as the wicket-keeper considering his heroics against Australia. While Pant has been ruled out of his injuries, Jadeja and Ashwin are in the running to play for India in the WTC Final against Australia at the Oval.

"You Never Write Off A Great Player": Usman Khawaja On David Warner Ahead Of WTC Final

Australian left-handed batter Usman Khawaja believes that his opening partner David Warner is showcasing some best cricket for quite some time. Two months ago in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the left-handed batter only managed to score 26 runs from three innings against India. Overall Warner has had a poor form according to his own standards. His excellence was on display last year as he struck a mesmerising 200 in his 100th Test match against South Africa in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. But now Warner will be looking to overcome his poor form of run and showcase his true skill and experience.

Tau's triumph: Al Ahly pins hopes on Percy in CAF Champions League showdown

Bafana Bafana winger Percy Tau could be a key figure when Al Ahly of Egypt host Wydad Casablanca of Morocco on Sunday in the CAF Champions League final first leg.

Warner wants to play his last test in Sydney next January

Australia opener David Warner said he will call time on his test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January, if he is still in the team by then.

Greater stability will boost Australian hopes, says Labuschagne

Batsman Marnus Labuschagne believes Australia will benefit from increased stability in their Ashes squad as they prepare to face England in the first test of the series later this month.

'David Warner Is Looking Good For WTC Final, Ashes', Says Usman Khawaja

Australian batting stalwart Usman Khawaja believes fellow opener David Warner is probably at his best as he prepares for the tough English summer, which includes the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes. Warner, 36, had endured a difficult tour of India earlier this year, and even though the Delhi Capitals skipper showed attacking intent while amassing 516 runs from 14 matches in the IPL, he will have his task cut out in the seaming English conditions. However, Warner, likely on his final tour of England, received a big endorsement from Khawaja, who said the stalwart was "looking good" for the challenges ahead.

'Shouldn't Pick XI Like...': MSK Prasad Warns India Against Repeating 2021 Mistake

India should not pick the playing XI for the World Test Championship final with a pre-determined mindset like they did two years ago, says former chief selector MSK Prasad, who feels it would be very tough to fill the injured Rishabh Pant's shoes as his overseas feats are unparalleled. India's move to pick two spinners -- Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja -- in the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand backfired as pacers dominated the game in overcast conditions at Southampton.

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'Ultimate Test': India Face Tough Australia Challenge As It Aims To End ICC Title Drought

Babar Azam Over Virat Kohli! Cricket Australia's WTC Team Of The Tournament Revealed

"You Never Write Off A Great Player": Usman Khawaja On David Warner Ahead Of WTC Final

Tau's triumph: Al Ahly pins hopes on Percy in CAF Champions League showdown

Warner wants to play his last test in Sydney next January

Greater stability will boost Australian hopes, says Labuschagne

'David Warner Is Looking Good For WTC Final, Ashes', Says Usman Khawaja

'Shouldn't Pick XI Like...': MSK Prasad Warns India Against Repeating 2021 Mistake