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Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli, Steve Smith For Major Milestone In Test Cricket

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam tops the list ahead of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith with the highest batting average at the number four batting spot in the Test format after playing a minimum number of 15 innings. Babar has a phenomenal average of 69.10 after playing 20 innings. During this period he has struck 8 half-centuries and four tons. The former Australian skipper Steve Smith holds the second position with an average of 55.40 in 30 innings. He has scored 6 half-centuries and four hundred with his impeccable batting style.

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston

England and Australia cricketers, along with team staff and media, were reportedly evacuated from Edgbaston in Birmingham due to fire alarm. The press conference involving Moeen Ali was interrupted after the fire alarm rang and forced evacuation. However, normalcy was soon restored at the venue and reports suggested that it was a false alarm that created the ruckus. It is worth noting that the Ashes series between England and Australia is all set to kick off on June 16 at Edgbaston.

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

The Indian cricket team once again failed to perform when it mattered the most, with Australia emerging triumphant by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship final. Be it the bowling unit or the batting unit, the players hardly managed to create an impact. India head coach Rahul Dravid understandably had to answer some difficult questions after the match, particularly from his former teammates Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh.

On Rohit Sharma's '3-match' Suggestion For WTC Final, Pat Cummins' Reminder

India skipper Rohit Sharma stated that a three-match series to determine the winner of the World Test Championship final would be the ideal way from the next cycle. His words came after his side faced a 209-run defeat against Australia on Day 5 of the WTC final at The Oval. Chasing 280 on the final day, the entire batting unit collapsed as India were bundled out for just 234 runs. Addressing the media after the match, Rohit said that working hard for the entire two years and then playing just one match is not enough.

"Go And Hammer West Indies 2-0, 3-0": Sunil Gavaskar Launches Scathing Attack At Indian Team

India's forgettable outing at the World Test Championship final against Australia has left the legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar fuming with anger. The former India skipper spoke very critically about India's poor show in the marquee event, which resulted in them in losing out on another opportunity of winning an ICC trophy after 10 years. After blasting at the debacle of the batting order, Gavaskar also questioned the team's approach and stated that the entire unit has to work on all the factors that went wrong for India during the match.

Andrew McDonald Credits 'Subcontinent Journey' For WTC Triumph

They might have failed to conquer the 'Final Frontier' on their last tour of India, but Australia head coach Andrew McDonald feels their "sub-continent journey" helped them get the World Test Championship mace. Having missed out due to over-rate penalties in the 2019-21 cycle, Australia on Sunday became the first team to win ICC world titles across formats when they defeated India by 209 runs in a lopsided WTC Final at The Oval. "You can string down series in isolation, you can talk about the subcontinent journey where we went from Pakistan to Sri Lanka into India," McDonald told reporters.

"Never Going To Be Happy...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On WTC Final Preparation

India's wait for their next ICC trophy continues as they lost to Australia in the World Test Championship final on Sunday at The Oval. Needing 280 runs to win with seven wickets in hand on Day 5, Team India was bundled out for 234 within the first session as Australia registered a victory by 209 runs. With this win, Australia became the first team to clinch all four ICC titles. For India, it was another heartbreak as their batting order failed to deliver on the same ground, where Australian batters had set a huge target of 444.

"Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch

After India's ICC World Test Championship final loss to Australia at The Oval, legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh raised questions over highly spin-friendly pitches in India, and how it affects India's preparation for big matches, especially in pace-friendly conditions. After their ICC World Test Championship title win against India in the final by 209 runs at The Oval, Australia made history by becoming the first-ever team to clinch all major ICC trophies. After dominating India over the course of five days Australia secured their maiden World Test Championship 2023 title on Sunday at the Oval, London. India was bundled out at 234 in 63.3 overs while chasing 444, with Mohammad Shami as the last player standing with a score of 13(8)*.

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Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli, Steve Smith For Major Milestone In Test Cricket

Moeen Ali's Press Conference Interrupted Due To Fire Alarm At Edgbaston

Sunil Gavaskar's Sharp 'Dadas In India' Remark As Rahul Dravid Defends His Batters

On Rohit Sharma's '3-match' Suggestion For WTC Final, Pat Cummins' Reminder

"Go And Hammer West Indies 2-0, 3-0": Sunil Gavaskar Launches Scathing Attack At Indian Team

Andrew McDonald Credits 'Subcontinent Journey' For WTC Triumph

"Never Going To Be Happy...": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On WTC Final Preparation

"Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch