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"Problem Lies In Senior Players": Ex-India Selector's Take On WTC Final Loss

With India losing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in London, former India team selector Sarandeep Singh said there "was some slack in captaincy" and that Ravichandran Ashwin should have been part of the playing XI. India lost the ICC World Test Championship title for the second time after reaching the finals. Australia defeated India by 209 runs at The Oval on June 11 and made history by becoming the first-ever team to clinch all major ICC trophies.

"My Bowling Overseas Has Been...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On WTC Final Snub

Ravichandran Ashwin, the No. 1 Test bowler in the world, couldn't find a place in the Indian team's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia. For many, Ashwin's absence from the team was one of the biggest reasons behind India's defeat in the final. The off-spinner, who himself is one of his biggest critics, opened up on the heartbreaking decision by the team management, admitting that he would've loved to feature in the title-decider.

"Despite Playing County Cricket...": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Cheteshwar Pujara For Failing In WTC Final

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed India batter Cheteshwar Pujara for failing in the recently-concluded World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval, London. Pujara scored only 14 runs during India's first innings as a Cameron Green delivery cleaned him up. The following innings saw Pujara scoring 27 runs as he perished while trying to play an unorthodox shot -- an upper cut. With India needing much more than just a decent effort from their batting unit, Pujara was among the ones who failed to make it count.

Watch: R Ashwin Puts Aside WTC Final Snub, Hits The Ground Running in TNPL

Ravichandran Ashwin is arguably one of the finest all-rounders India ever-had. Despite his heroics in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, earlier this year, he was not named in the Playing XI against the same opponent for the World Test Championship final at The Oval. However, Ashwin seemed to have moved on from the snub as the 36-year-old spinner is currently playing in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023 for the Dindigul Dragons and took his side to victory over Ba11sy Trichy on Wednesday.

A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

The cricketing world will light up once again from June 16 onwards when the sports' biggest rivals, England and Australia lock horns with each other for the prestigious Ashes urn that has a history dating back to the 1880s. The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years. The hosts are also charged up by the 'Bazball' revolution brought by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, which has seen England win 11 of their last 13 Tests and dominate their opponents with an attacking, aggressive and positive cricket that aims for victory.

Australia Star's "Played Better Cricket" Dig At England Ahead Of Ashes

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne believes that Australia were the better team in the last Ashes series in August-September 2019. England won the last match at the Oval which resulted in a series draw. "We've just got to finish off the series, we just let it slip at The Oval," Labuschagne told cricket.com.au ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston beginning on Friday. "We played better cricket the whole time even though we lost at Headingley... we still were the better team. To learn from that series is making sure that we're on and we finish the job," he added.

"Siraj Threw Ball Towards Smith...": Ganguly Explains What India Missed At Start Of WTC Final

Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the final of the World Test Championship to claim their maiden title last week. The game was dominated by the Pat Cummins-led side and India barely had their moments of joy. Australia ended Day 1 with a score of 327 for 3 and that put the side well ahead in the game. India did make a good comeback on the following day, but it was certainly late for them as the batting side still managed to post 469 runs on the board.

England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For

England face Australia in the first Test of the five-match Ashes series starting at Edgbaston on Friday. Australia are aiming to retain the urn, while England hope to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015. AFP Sport looks at three key battles that will help decide the series.

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"Problem Lies In Senior Players": Ex-India Selector's Take On WTC Final Loss

"My Bowling Overseas Has Been...": Ravichandran Ashwin Breaks Silence On WTC Final Snub

"Despite Playing County Cricket...": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams Cheteshwar Pujara For Failing In WTC Final

Watch: R Ashwin Puts Aside WTC Final Snub, Hits The Ground Running in TNPL

A Look At Steve Smith's Incredible Numbers In The Ashes

Australia Star's "Played Better Cricket" Dig At England Ahead Of Ashes

"Siraj Threw Ball Towards Smith...": Ganguly Explains What India Missed At Start Of WTC Final

England v Australia: Three Key Ashes Battles To Look Out For