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WTC Final: Australia Become First Team In Cricket History To Win All Four ICC Titles

Australia beat India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval on Sunday. India, set a record 444 to win, resumed on 164-3. But they collapsed to 234 all out, losing seven wickets for 70 runs inside 24 overs before lunch on the fifth day. Scott Boland sparked the slump with two wickets in an over, including the prize scalp of Virat Kohli, before off-spinner Nathan Lyon polished off the tail. Victory meant Australia had now captured the one major men's cricket title that had previously eluded them.

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple

After being completely outplayed by Australia in the first three days, Team India fought with tooth and nail to produce a decent fightback on Day 4. Apart from the action on the field, a special moment in the crowd caught the attention of everyone. During India's second innings on Day 4, a fan proposed to his girlfriend at The Oval. The camera was panned towards the couple the moment the man went on his knees and his girlfriend said 'Yes'.

'Ajinkya Rahane Can't Be Called Man In Crisis': Ex-India Star's Big Statement

Ajinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate withing the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominanat Australian side. During his knock, Rahane also went past the milestone of 5,000 Test runs.

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav Removes Marnus Labuschagne As Australia Go Five Down vs India

Ind vs Aus Live Score WTC Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav struck a timely blow to put Australia five wickets down against India on Day 4 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval. Australia resumed play on 123/4 before Umesh struck on the third over of the day to get the better of Labuschagne.

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 3: Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat Key For 5-Down India vs Australia

IND vs AUS, WTC Final Day 3 Live Updates: Team India have a mountain to climb when they resume play on Day 3 at 151/5 against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval. The Rohit Sharma-led side trail by 318 runs with Ajinkya Rahane and KS Bharat unbeaten on 29 and 5, respectively.

"It's Always Tough...": Rohit Sharma Explains Why R Ashwin Is Not Playing In WTC Final

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia in the World Test Championship final. The Rahul Dravid-coached side went in with a four-pronged pace attack and preferred Ravindra Jadeja over seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Also, KS Bharat was preferred over youngster Ishan Kishan as the wicketkeeper. In the batting department, Ajinkya Rahane made his return to the side after almost 18 months. Mohammad Shami will spearhead the pace attack, alongwith Mohammed Siraj, with Umesh Yadav as the third pacer. Shardul Thakur, too, found a place in the team. (WTC Final Day 1 Live Updates)

Oil Protest Threat Forces ICC To Have Two Pitches For World Test Championship Final Between India And Australia

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have prepared two pitches for World Test Championship Final between India and Australia following a threat from oil protesters who threatened to vandalize the pitch and ground during the match. Keeping the threat in mind the security has been increased at the Kennington Oval cricket ground. The ICC have also made changes in their section 6.4 of the Playing Condition rule making an alternative pitch as per the ICC source.

"Nice, Bouncy Brett Lee Pitch?" Ashwin Almost Gets Oval 'Pitch Doctor' To Reveal Details In Hilarious Conversation

The World Test Championship final is here. The Rohit Sharma-led India take on Australia at The Oval, starting on Wednesday, for the ultimate prize in Test cricket. As the final draws near, one debate that has been raging on is whether India should use two spinners or one. while some have gone for two, other have preferred one spinner and four pacers. Ravichandran Ashwin stands in the middle of that debate. He bring in a wealth of experience with his off-spin and is a handy batter two. On Monday, Ashwin had a special chat with The Oval 'pitch doctor' Leez, who is responsible for the playing strip. Their conversation almost gave one an idea about how the pitch will behave.

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WTC Final: Australia Become First Team In Cricket History To Win All Four ICC Titles

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple

'Ajinkya Rahane Can't Be Called Man In Crisis': Ex-India Star's Big Statement

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 4: Umesh Yadav Removes Marnus Labuschagne As Australia Go Five Down vs India

IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 3: Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat Key For 5-Down India vs Australia

"It's Always Tough...": Rohit Sharma Explains Why R Ashwin Is Not Playing In WTC Final

Oil Protest Threat Forces ICC To Have Two Pitches For World Test Championship Final Between India And Australia

"Nice, Bouncy Brett Lee Pitch?" Ashwin Almost Gets Oval 'Pitch Doctor' To Reveal Details In Hilarious Conversation