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Indian Bowlers Focus On Building Workload Ahead Of WTC Final Against Australia

The Indian cricket team is focusing on building workload for the bowlers, who had an extensive run in the IPL, ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia starting on June 7 at The Oval. In the bowling department, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Akshar Patel, Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav were part of the first batch to travel to England, pace spearhead Mohammad Shami's departure was delayed as the IPL final in Ahmedabad last Sunday was moved to the reserve day after incessant rain. The middle-order mainstay Virat Kohli was also among the players who left in the first batch along with the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff.

"Longer Format": Sunil Gavaskar On India's Biggest Challenge In WTC Final

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels emerging from the IPL T20 mode will be the biggest challenge for the Indian players when they take on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next week. Rohit Sharma's India will play the WTC final at The Oval from June 7 to June 11 with a majority of the players having come through the rigorous IPL, which concluded on Monday with Chennai Super Kings lifting the trophy for a record-equalling fifth time.

Virat Kohli Joins Team India Training Ahead Of WTC Final, Rohit Sharma To Hit Nets From Tuesday

Batting mainstay Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club along with left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat, who seemed to have recovered from left shoulder injury. India will play Australia at the Oval in the one-off Test from June 7 to 11. The BCCI on Monday shared pictures of the members of the team, including Kohli, pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj on their official twitter handle. "Team India members begin their preparations for the WTC23 at Arundel Castle Cricket Club," BCCI said in a tweet.

"Great News For Team India": Former Chief Selector On Cheteshwar Pujara Ahead Of WTC Final

Former chief selector of the Indian Cricket Team MSK Prasad said that Cheteshwar Pujara's brilliant run of form in the ongoing County Championship in England is good news for Team India ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. The World Test Championship final will be played on June 7 between India and Australia at The Oval. Cheteshwar Pujara has been playing County Cricket in England. His brilliant form in the County is a positive sign for Team India.

"Turnaround Started From 2014....": Ravichandran Ashwin Reflects On Qualification To 2nd Successive WTC Final

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and other key members of the Indian squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final match against Australia, reflected on their side's journey in 2021-23 cycle, which saw them play "some tough cricket' on their way to the final. Rohit, Ravichandran Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammed Shami reflected on India's journey to the final of the WTC, which will be played at The Oval from June 7 onwards in a video posted by BCCI.

No Place For Pujara, Ashwin As Ravi Shastri Names His Combined Playing XI For WTC Final

Former Indian head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri revealed his combined Indian Test XI selecting players from the two ICC World Test Championship finalists, India and Australia. The WTC final is now a fortnight away. In the recent episode of the ICC Review, Shastri admitted that he found the task of building a combined playing XI difficult due to the sheer amount of world-class talent available on both sides. But the India great stuck his neck out and settled on a final XI, in which surprisingly only four Indian players could make the cut.

Virat Kohli Injured? RCB Coach Gives 'Knee Niggle' Update On Star Batter

Virat Kohli sustained a niggle on his right knee during Royal Challengers Bangalore's last league match against Gujarat Titans, said head coach Sanjay Bangar, who asserted that there is nothing to worry about. RCB were knocked out of the IPL after going down to Gujarat Titans by six wickets in their must-win game on Sunday. After treating fans with a sensational hundred, Kohli took a brilliant catch to dismiss Vijay Shankar but hurt his knee in the process.

Watch: Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later

Azhar Ali hilariously hit a rolling ball during a County Championship Division Two match between Worcestershire and Sussex. The game that ended in a draw caught attention for Ali's action. However, the Pakistan batter was quick to aplogise after his act. During the second innings of Worcestershire, Azhar was batting at the score of 91 when Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe got the ball slipped away from his hand right before he could have delivered it. The ball then went rolling outside the pitch, however, Azhar reached to the delivery and hit it for a four.

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Indian Bowlers Focus On Building Workload Ahead Of WTC Final Against Australia

"Longer Format": Sunil Gavaskar On India's Biggest Challenge In WTC Final

Virat Kohli Joins Team India Training Ahead Of WTC Final, Rohit Sharma To Hit Nets From Tuesday

"Great News For Team India": Former Chief Selector On Cheteshwar Pujara Ahead Of WTC Final

"Turnaround Started From 2014....": Ravichandran Ashwin Reflects On Qualification To 2nd Successive WTC Final

No Place For Pujara, Ashwin As Ravi Shastri Names His Combined Playing XI For WTC Final

Virat Kohli Injured? RCB Coach Gives 'Knee Niggle' Update On Star Batter

Watch: Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later