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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.

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has spoken highly of Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval starting June 7. Hazlewood, who has been battling with multiple injuries over the last six months, had to cut short his IPL stint with a side issue. However, he feels he is not far from bowling full tilt as Australia gear up for the big final. Talking about Kohli, whose wicket he will be targeting at The Oval, Hazlewood said the Indian superstar's work ethic makes him the player that he is.

AB de Villiers Picks Favourite Player From IPL 2023. It's Not Shubman Gill or Virat Kohli

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season has seen some top performers emerge and make their mark in the game. The likes of Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal have been putting in batting spectacles this season. Though it's Gill who has shone the most among these players, with three centuries to his name, former Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers snubbed both him and his former teammate Kohli as he picked his 'favourite player' from the 16th edition of the league.

With 'Special Mention' To MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli Doffs Hat To 'Champion' Ravindra Jadeja

In front of his home fans, Ravindra Jadeja hit 10 runs off the final 2 balls to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 title for Chennai Super Kings, handing defending champions Gujarat Titans a 5-wicket defeat in the final. Ecstatic celebrations broke, with the entire CSK camp celebrating the record-equalling title in a jubilant manner. Away from the on-field action in the United Kingdom, India and Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli took to Instagram to hail 'champion' Jadeja for his last-over heroics and also had a 'special mention' for MS Dhoni.

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.

Virat Kohli To The Rescue! Giant Poster Saves Fans In IPL 2023 Final From Rain In Ahmedabad

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad was severely affected by rain on Sunday with the match getting moved to the reserved day on Monday. Although the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium were ready for the highly-anticipated match, they had to face rain at regular intervals and not all parts of the ground were properly covered. As a result, the crowd rushed back into the shade every time it started raining and for some, Virat Kohli turned out to be their unlikely saviour. In pictures going viral on social media, fans can be seen using a huge poster of Kohli to save themselves from the rain as they chanted the ex-India skipper's name.

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.

"Can't Define Their Legacies": Shubman Gill On Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Comparisons

Shubman Gill, a maverick batter who has created records in IPL 2023 and is being hailed as the 'Prince' of Indian cricket, has said that legacies of players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are immortal and can't be defined. Gill has enthralled cricket fans with his batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The 23-year-old scored three IPL centuries across four innings recently and helped his team Gujarat Titans set up the summit clash against Chennai Super Kings in the final.

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

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

AB de Villiers Picks Favourite Player From IPL 2023. It's Not Shubman Gill or Virat Kohli

With 'Special Mention' To MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli Doffs Hat To 'Champion' Ravindra Jadeja

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

Virat Kohli To The Rescue! Giant Poster Saves Fans In IPL 2023 Final From Rain In Ahmedabad

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

"Can't Define Their Legacies": Shubman Gill On Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Comparisons