Cummins says WTC final, Ashes can secure legacy for Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday the World Test Championship final against India and the subsequent Ashes tour of England will define his side's place in cricket history.
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"Cloudy Now...": Dinesh Karthik Ahead Of World Test Championship Final. Find Full Forecast Here
Rohit Sharma's men will bid to be crowned World Test Champions when they take on Australia in the WTC Final at The Oval in London, starting later on Wednesday. The last time India played a Test at the venue, the team which was led by Virat Kohli back then hammered England by 157 runs. India face a huge selection headache with regards to the team combination. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been unstoppable on sub-continent tracks. However, the early season surfaces in England generally do not give spinners much help. As a result, India might go for just one spinner and four pacers, including Shardul Thakur.
"When Virat Kohli Bats...": Australian Players Laud India Star Ahead Of WTC Final
Ahead of their ICC World Test Championship final against India, top Australian players lauded Virat Kohli for his batting abilities, his consistency and performance across all formats. In a video posted by Star Sports, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, skipper Pat Cummins and Steve Smith expressed their admiration for Virat. "Tough to get the upper hand over him, the start is crucial, like the first 30 balls," Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood said. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said that going up against Virat while bowling feels like "you got whole nation against you".
IND vs AUS Live Score, WTC 2023 Final Day 1: India, Australia Square Off In Ultimate Test Battle
India vs Australia, WTC Final 2023, Live Updates:India will be squaring off against Australia in the most-awaited World Test Championship final, at The Oval from Wednesday. Earlier this year, India defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series to reach a second successive WTC final. Last time out, New Zealand outplayed India to win the prestigious WTC mace.
India vs Australia, World Test Championship Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
The wait is finally over as India and Australia will lock horns in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in a few hours' time at the Oval in London. Earlier this year, India defeated Australia 2-1 in a four-match series to reach a second successive WTC final. Last time out, New Zealand outplayed India to win the prestigious WTC mace. 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 an ICC trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England.
WTC Final 2023: Three Player Battles Which Could Decide India vs Australia Title Clash
Team India will be up against Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship at The Oval from Wednesday. 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 an ICC trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams have their own top performers, which will make this one a thrilling battle.
"Cut Those Damn Grass": Twitter User Tells Dinesh Karthik On Oval Pitch. The Reply Is Hilarious
The starting day of the World Test Championship is finally here. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will take on the Pat Cummins-led Australian cricket team with an eye on its first ICC title in a decade. The match will be played at The Oval. Team India has played 14 Test matches at the venue, in which they have won two, lost three and drew seven of them. On the eve of the game, India star Dinesh Karthik, who will be commentating for the game, shared an image of the Oval pitch, the nature of which will ultimately decide the playing XI of the teams.
Australia captain Cummins hopes oil protesters won't disrupt WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins said he hopes 'Just Stop Oil' protesters will not disrupt the World Test Championship final against India in London after his team's bus was held up on the way to training.