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"Despite Playing County Cricket...": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Cheteshwar Pujara For Failing In WTC Final

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed India batter Cheteshwar Pujara for failing in the recently-concluded World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval, London. Pujara scored only 14 runs during India's first innings as a Cameron Green delivery cleaned him up. The following innings saw Pujara scoring 27 runs as he perished while trying to play an unorthodox shot -- an upper cut. With India needing much more than just a decent effort from their batting unit, Pujara was among the ones who failed to make it count.

WTC Final: ICC's Tweet On Shubman Gill's Controversial Dismissal Leaves Internet Fuming

The dismissal of Shubman Gill on Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has been the subject of multiple debates. Gill was caught in the slips by Cameron Green off Scott Boland's bowling but replays showed that the ball touched the ground when the fielder made impact. The on-field umpires were not sure about the incident but the third umpire decided to give him out resulting in a massive controversy. Several experts were not pleased with the decision and even Gill took to social media to post a screenshot of the catch. The International Cricket Council also tweeted pictures of the catch along with the caption - "That Cameron Green catch!"

WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable

Into the final day of their second ICC World Test Championship final, the Indian team has its back stacked against the wall, chasing a 'record' target of 444 runs against Australia at the Oval. With Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane still in the middle, the subcontinent giants will step into the field to beat all odds to clinch the "Ultimate Test" trophy that they failed to against New Zealand two years ago. With Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara back in the hut, the onus is on Kohli and Rahane to stand up and deliver.

Australia close in on WTC title after setting India daunting target

LONDON :Australia were within touching distance of capturing the World Test Championship title as India's hopes of chasing down a monumental 444-run victory target appeared to be slipping away after they ended day four on 164-3 on Saturday.

'Young Shubman Gill Lazy With Footwork...But Cheteshwar Pujara...': Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On Star's Dismissal

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara had a great opportunity to carry forward his County Championship form into the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. However, Pujara (14) not only failed to score big runs but also gifted his wicket by leaving Cameron Green's delivery, which rattled his stumps in the first innings on Day 2. Young opening batter Shubman Gill, who had set the stage on fire during the recently concluded Indian Premier League, was also dismissed in a similar fashion by Scott Boland.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Left Bamboozled, Gets Bowled By Terrific Delivery From Cameron Green In WTC Final

The Indian top-order collapsed yet again even as the Australian attack overcame a comeback partnership by Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane to take firm control of the WTC final on Day 2 at the Oval in London on Thursday. At the close of play on Day 2, India had posted 151/5 at The Oval on Thursday. KS Bharat (5*) and Rahane (29*) were unbeaten at the crease as the stumps were drawn at the end of the final session. India started the final session at 37/2, with Cheteshwar Pujara (3*) and Virat Kohli (4*) unbeaten in the middle. India reached the 50-run mark in 13.4 overs.

"Completely Different Game": Shubman Gill Cautious Ahead Of WTC Final

The tremendous form in the Indian Premier League has given star India opener Shubman Gill "a bit of confidence" going into the World Test Championship final against Australia beginning on Wednesday, but he insisted that the five-day game will be a totally different proposition. Gill was in scintillating touch for the Gujarat Titans in this year's IPL, smashing three centuries to be the tournament's most prolific batter with 890 runs at an average just shy of 60. "It does give you a bit of confidence (from the IPL), but I feel this is a completely different scenario and a completely different game," Gill told the ICC.

Three key battles in the Australia v India World Test Championship final

Australia and India meet this week in the second World Test Championship final in a match worth $1.6 million to the winners and $800,000 to the runners-up.

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"Despite Playing County Cricket...": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Cheteshwar Pujara For Failing In WTC Final

WTC Final: ICC's Tweet On Shubman Gill's Controversial Dismissal Leaves Internet Fuming

WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Face Their 'Biggest Test' As India Look To Do The Unthinkable

Australia close in on WTC title after setting India daunting target

'Young Shubman Gill Lazy With Footwork...But Cheteshwar Pujara...': Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On Star's Dismissal

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara Left Bamboozled, Gets Bowled By Terrific Delivery From Cameron Green In WTC Final

"Completely Different Game": Shubman Gill Cautious Ahead Of WTC Final

Three key battles in the Australia v India World Test Championship final