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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.

Ricky Ponting's Views On Pay Disparity In Test Cricket Discussed, But Not Taken

The International Cricket Council has distanced itself from Ricky Ponting's claims of "talks" within the sport's governing body to address pay disparity in Test cricket. At the curtain raiser of the World Test Championship final earlier this month, Ponting had said that discussions were on at a very high level in the ICC to ensure cricketers from smaller countries are paid well to play the five-day format. However, ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

Richard Illingworth, Chris Gaffaney Will Be On-field Umpires In India-Australia WTC Final

England's Richard Illingworth and Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand will be the on-field umpires in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia in London, the ICC said on Monday. The International Cricket Council has announced the match officials for the marquee clash, which will be played between world cricket's two heavyweights at The Oval from June 7-11.

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.

Josh Hazlewood Added To Australia's 15-Member Squad For WTC Final Against India

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has been included in the 15-member squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India beginning at The Oval on June 7. The 32-year-old had flown back home from the Indian Premier League before his side Royal Challangers Bangalore's must-win game against Gujarat Titans due to a side soreness. He has, however, been included in the squad alongside fellow pacers, Test skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland.

Australian Trio Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Adam Zampa To Feature In Major League Cricket

Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques and Adam Zampa have become the latest Australia players who are set to feature in the inaugural edition of the United States T20 tournament. Henriques will take up the captaincy role for the Washington Freedom franchise. The 36-year-old has led the Big Bash League franchise the Sixers to back-to-back titles in 2019-20 and 2020-21. He could still be joined by two more BBL teammates as opening batter Josh Philippe and fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis are also being linked to the Washington franchise for the July tournament.

'Bowling Coach Jimmy Anderson' In Indian Camp? Fan Tweet Sets Twitter On Fire

Team India have begun its preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, starting June 7 at the Oval in London. Some members of the Indian team have already reached the venue, ahead of the summitt clash, after their respective teams failed to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. The likes of Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, among others arrived in London earlier this week and were accompanied by Team India's support staff, including head coach Rahul Dravid.

Watch: Axar Patel Falls Hilariously On Ground During Team India's 'Fun Drill' Ahead Of WTC Final

The Indian cricket team, excluding the players who are currently a part of the ongoing Indian Premier League season, has started training ahead of the World Test Championship final that is set to take place at the Oval in England. The match against Australia will kick off on June 7 and the Indian players are making sure they leave no stone unturned in their attempt for a maiden title. The BCCI on Friday uploaded a video on social media in which the likes of Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur and Umesh Yadav could be seen doing a 'fun drill' and the end was just hilariously perfect.

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

Ricky Ponting's Views On Pay Disparity In Test Cricket Discussed, But Not Taken

Richard Illingworth, Chris Gaffaney Will Be On-field Umpires In India-Australia WTC Final

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

Josh Hazlewood Added To Australia's 15-Member Squad For WTC Final Against India

Australian Trio Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Adam Zampa To Feature In Major League Cricket

'Bowling Coach Jimmy Anderson' In Indian Camp? Fan Tweet Sets Twitter On Fire

Watch: Axar Patel Falls Hilariously On Ground During Team India's 'Fun Drill' Ahead Of WTC Final