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Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch

Former captain Aaron Finch believes that he will put his money on Steve Smith even though Australia will also need to get rid of star India batter Virat Kohli as early as possible in what promises to be an enticing World Test Championship final, starting June 7 at the Oval in London. "Both (Kohli and Smith) will be batting at number four, so the key is to try and get them as early as possible. Early wickets to expose them to the brand new ball will be absolutely key.

"Oval Can Present Itself With Some Spin..." Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final vs India

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith is expecting batting friendly conditions at the The Oval for the World Test Championship final but feels they could face India like conditions as the game goes on. The venue offers one of the best batting conditions in the UK with true pace and bounce. India are expected to play their frontline spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in their bid to make the most of the conditions. "The Oval can present itself with some spin occasionally particularly as the game wears on so we could face some sort of similarities to what we had in India at certain stages of the game.

ICC Expecting Full House For At Least First Four Days Of WTC Final At Oval

The International Cricket Council is expecting a sell-out crowd for at least the first four days of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval in London from June 7. The ICC has also kept a reserve day for the title clash if weather plays spoilsport. "We have been working very closely with the local organising committee (ECB) to ensure it is a great spectacle for the fans. We are expecting full crowds for each of at least the first four days. We know we are heading in the right direction.

"Remind Me When...": Steve Smith's Fierce Reply To "Terrorised By Jofra Archer" Post

Australia batter Steve Smith came up with a brutal reply to a Twitter post that said that his teammates were terrorised by England pacer Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes series. Archer finished the series with 22 wickets to his name as Australia retained the Ashes following a 2-2 draw in the five-match series. Smith did not take kindly to the suggestion made on the Twitter post and fired back that he does not remember being dismissed by Archer even once in the tournament.

Cheteshwar Pujara Slams Third Ton In Four Matches For Sussex, Steals Limelight On Steve Smith's Debut

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit, bringing up his third century in four matches for Sussex against Worcestershire on Friday. Since his arrival in England for yet another County season, Pujara has played a vital role for Sussex, starting with 115 and 35 against Durham in his side's two-wicket win. Despite failing in the two innings against Yorkshire, Pujara bounced back with a resolute knock against Gloucestershire, hitting 151 off 238 balls with 20 fours and two sixes.

Here's What Steve Smith Said After Joining Cheteshwar Pujara At Sussex

Star Australian batter Steve Smith is excited about his making his County debut and "learning more about" Cheteshwar Pujara as they turn up for the same side ahead of the WTC final and Ashes next month. Smith is expected to play three games for Sussex against Worcestershire (May 4-7), Leicestershire (May 11-14) and a home against Glamorgan (May 18-22) as a part of his preparation for the WTC final from June 7 and the marquee Ashes battle against England starting June 16.

From Friend To Foe: Pujara Reveals County Plans For Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara will continue his build-up to June's ICC World Test Championship final when he plays alongside Australia counterpart Steve Smith for English county side Sussex over the next month. Pujara has been in scintillating form for Sussex already this season, with the prolific right-hander already notching two centuries from three matches to be the leading run-scorer in the second tier of England's County Championship.

"Australia's Ashes Win Doesn't Count": England Star's Cheeky Jibe

England star Stuart Broad claims Australia's Ashes victory in 2021-22 does not count in his mind because Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to function normally during the series. Australia powered to a 4-0 win on home turf against England, but Broad feels the strict coronavirus regulations left the visitors dealing with an unfair disadvantage. Fast bowler Broad and his team-mates were kept in a lengthy quarantine and a Covid-protected bubble throughout the tour.

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Key For Both Teams Will Be To Dismiss Steve Smith, Virat Kohli Early: Aaron Finch

"Oval Can Present Itself With Some Spin..." Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final vs India

ICC Expecting Full House For At Least First Four Days Of WTC Final At Oval

"Remind Me When...": Steve Smith's Fierce Reply To "Terrorised By Jofra Archer" Post

Cheteshwar Pujara Slams Third Ton In Four Matches For Sussex, Steals Limelight On Steve Smith's Debut

Here's What Steve Smith Said After Joining Cheteshwar Pujara At Sussex

From Friend To Foe: Pujara Reveals County Plans For Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

"Australia's Ashes Win Doesn't Count": England Star's Cheeky Jibe