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"Favourites On Paper But...": Ravi Shastri's Interesting WTC Final Prediction

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy Oval track but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting feel that the Indians are better prepared for the World Test Championship final beginning Wednesday with IPL game-time under their belt. Shastri, Ponting and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram all feel that the Oval track will remain fresher than it usually is as it has never hosted a Test match in June in the venue's 140-year history. Shastri, a former India head coach who guided the team to inaugural WTC final in 2021, felt that had Jasprit Bumrah been there, India would have started on even keel if not as favourites.

Shardul Thakur Terms WTC Final 'Once-in-a-lifetime Moment', Eager To Make It Count

India's fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has termed the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting on Wednesday at The Oval, "once-in-a-lifetime moment", and he is keen to make it count. It remains to be seen if Thakur, who has played three of his eight Tests so far in England, makes it to the playing XI since the Rohit Sharma-led team would certainly want to go in with an extended batting line-up. But on his part, the 31-year-old says he is ready to make it count in the final.

England's Moeen considering test return ahead of Ashes - reports

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is considering a comeback to test cricket ahead of the Ashes against Australia after spinner Jack Leach was ruled out with a lower back stress fracture, British media reported.

Dhanashree Verma Recreates Husband Yuzvendra Chahal's Viral Pose. India Star Reacts - See Pics

Yuzvendra Chahal had a good IPL with the Rajasthan Royals. The leg-spinner took 21 wickets in 14 games to finish as the fifth highest wicket-taker in the IPL 2023. Chahal is not part of the Indian team that is playing in the World Test Championship (WTC) final and is currently enjoying a free time with his family and friends. On Monday, Chahal's wife Dhanashree posted images of the duo's outing. Dhanashree recreated the star's viral pose that he has been seen doing after picking wickets and wrote in an Instagram post: "Its about time ?? Who did it better ? @rajasthanroyals @yuzi_chahal23"

Moeen Ali Considering Return To Test Cricket Ahead Of Ashes series

All-rounder Moeen Ali, who had called his retirement from Test cricket in September 2021, is considering returning to the side after England's team management approached him for the upcoming Ashes series starting from June 16, according to Sky Sports. England faced a big setback after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes series due to a low back stress fracture during England's Test victory over Ireland on Saturday. According to Sky Sports, England's management approached Moeen Ali to rejoin test cricket for the upcoming series to replace injured Jack Leach. England's selection panel is also looking for other options like Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks. However, the decision acout who will replace Leach has not been taken yet.

"Oo Hero": Rinku Singh's Maldives Vacation Pic Gets Shoutout From Shubman Gill's Sister

Kolkata Knight Riders batter recently grabbed a lot of attention after he uploaded a picture from his Maldives vacation on his Instagram, where he was seen flaunting his six-pack abs. Rinku, who had a blistering outing with the bat in IPL 2023, made the fans go crazy with his never seen before avatar. The 25-year-old batter's stunning post went viral on the social media platform in no time and now after few days, it is back in the limelight but for a completely different reason.

KKR Star Rinku Singh Flaunts Six Pack Abs On Maldives Vacation. See Pics

Rinku Singh had a phenomenal outing in the recently concluded IPL 2023. The Kolkata Knight Riders batter became the talk of the town ever since he smashed five sixes in the last over of Yash Dayal and took his side to victory during a match against Gujarat Titans. In 14 matches, Rinku smashed 474 runs at an average of 59.25 and a blistering strike rate of 149.53. After a hectic season of IPL, Rinku has finally taken some time off and made his way to the Maldives for a vacation.

MS Dhoni "Would Have Clearly Told Him...": Wasim Akram Dismisses Social Media Rumours Of Rift Between CSK Captain And Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni were two pillars on which Chennai Super Kings' fifth IPL title win campaign stood. While Dhoni led the team with his tactical genius and calm head, Jadeja provided solidity in the middle order. With CSK needing 10 runs off the last two balls in the final against Gujarat Titans, Jadeja hit a six and a four to take the team to its fift title. During the IPL 2023, there were some social media rumours of Jadeja not being happy in the CSK camp. Former Pakistan star Wasim Akram has dismissed any such rumours.

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"Favourites On Paper But...": Ravi Shastri's Interesting WTC Final Prediction

Shardul Thakur Terms WTC Final 'Once-in-a-lifetime Moment', Eager To Make It Count

England's Moeen considering test return ahead of Ashes - reports

Dhanashree Verma Recreates Husband Yuzvendra Chahal's Viral Pose. India Star Reacts - See Pics

Moeen Ali Considering Return To Test Cricket Ahead Of Ashes series

"Oo Hero": Rinku Singh's Maldives Vacation Pic Gets Shoutout From Shubman Gill's Sister

KKR Star Rinku Singh Flaunts Six Pack Abs On Maldives Vacation. See Pics

MS Dhoni "Would Have Clearly Told Him...": Wasim Akram Dismisses Social Media Rumours Of Rift Between CSK Captain And Ravindra Jadeja