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"Virat Kohli Was Asked Questions...": Australia Great's Warning Ahead Of WTC Final

The World Test Championship final between India and Australia is just around the corner and both the teams are ready to face each other in the ultimate battle of the longest format. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be definitely relying on Virat Kohli for a big innings, as the star batter recently roared back to form after battling a lean patch. The 34-yrar-old Virat, who was struggling to get runs, smashed his much-awaited 28th Test century during the fourth Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in March, this year.

Watch: Kid Delivers Great Strike With Unique Diving Shot. Internet In Awe

Cricket is a game where innovation has always had a big impact. It is one sport which has not been averse to changes. Be it format-wise or rule-wise, innovation has been at the centre. A funny example of it was visible during a local cricket match where a kid could be seen employing an unique technique to negate the pitch. The kid dived forward and hit a shot before the ball landed on the pitch. The video has been widely shared on social media.

'Luck Deserted Him In Barren Period': India Great On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

All the fans are desperately waiting for the upcoming World Test championship final, where India will be squaring off against Australia at The Oval. The marquee event will determine who will bag the coveted ICC trophy in the longest format of the game. With only two days left for the match, everyone is eager to witness Virat Kohli's performance as the 34-year-old has been breathing fire with his bat. The former India skipper, who was struggling for runs, ended his 1205-day century drought in the Test and smashed his 29th ton against Australia in March.

'Slightly Concerned About Future Of Test Cricket': Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday. The rapid growth of franchise cricket around the world has put pressure on the international schedule. The smaller nations are not playing enough Test cricket, with India, Australia and England effectively driving the longest format. It was, though, ironical that Smith spoke about the uncertain future ahead of the biggest game in Test cricket -- the WTC final.

"Then We Will Have Some Fun...": Ravi Shastri's WTC Final Prediction For Virat Kohli

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli enjoys batting against Australia and if the star batsman can cross the 20-run mark, he can score big in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Oval. Kohli was instrumental in India retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year and he also brought an end to his Test century drought. In the 2021-23 World Test Championships, Kohli currently has 869 runs with the help of multiple tons.

"Loss Of Human Lives Is Always Painful": Pakistan Star Cricketer Muhammad Rizwan Expresses Grief Over Odisha Train Crash

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan extended his condolences and prayers to the victims of the horrific train accident in Odisha. The devastating train accident in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday evening has resulted in the death of at least 275 people and injuring around 1000. The train crash, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence. Rizwan prayed for all the victims of the accident.

Has Franchise Cricket Affected Test Matches? Rahul Dravid Gives Straight Answer

They may not have won an ICC title in 10 years but India head coach Rahul Dravid on Monday insisted his team is not feeling any pressure going into the World Test Championship final against Australia. However, the former India captain said it would be nice to win the trophy as it is something his team has worked towards over the last two years. India lost the inaugural WTC final to New Zealand in 2021 and have been guilty of faltering in knockout games. "No, not at all. I mean we don't feel any pressure in terms of trying to win an ICC trophy. Of course it would be nice to do it. It would be certainly nice to be able to win an ICC tournament. But also in the context of things, you look at this and you see this is the culmination of two years of work.

Virender Sehwag's Heartwarming Gesture For Children Of Odisha Train Tragedy Victims

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag took to social media to offer his condolences to the victims of the Odisha train tragedy and he even announced that his school will be offering free education and boarding facility to children who lost parents in the accident. He posted a picture of the accident with the caption – “This image will haunt us for a long time. In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of education of children of those who lost their life in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School's boarding facility”.

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"Virat Kohli Was Asked Questions...": Australia Great's Warning Ahead Of WTC Final

Watch: Kid Delivers Great Strike With Unique Diving Shot. Internet In Awe

'Luck Deserted Him In Barren Period': India Great On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

'Slightly Concerned About Future Of Test Cricket': Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

"Then We Will Have Some Fun...": Ravi Shastri's WTC Final Prediction For Virat Kohli

"Loss Of Human Lives Is Always Painful": Pakistan Star Cricketer Muhammad Rizwan Expresses Grief Over Odisha Train Crash

Has Franchise Cricket Affected Test Matches? Rahul Dravid Gives Straight Answer

Virender Sehwag's Heartwarming Gesture For Children Of Odisha Train Tragedy Victims