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"Then We Will Have Some Fun...": Ravi Shastri's WTC Final Prediction For Virat Kohli

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli enjoys batting against Australia and if the star batsman can cross the 20-run mark, he can score big in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Oval. Kohli was instrumental in India retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year and he also brought an end to his Test century drought. In the 2021-23 World Test Championships, Kohli currently has 869 runs with the help of multiple tons.

"Loss Of Human Lives Is Always Painful": Pakistan Star Cricketer Muhammad Rizwan Expresses Grief Over Odisha Train Crash

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan extended his condolences and prayers to the victims of the horrific train accident in Odisha. The devastating train accident in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday evening has resulted in the death of at least 275 people and injuring around 1000. The train crash, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence. Rizwan prayed for all the victims of the accident.

"Growing In Confidence...": Nathan Lyon On How Australia Teammate Has Improved After IPL Ahead Of WTC Final

Cameron Green's game-changing potential is well documented among his Australian teammates, who feel that his presence in the dressing room has got a new meaning following his success in Indian sub-continent in the last four months. Green scored his first Test century during his maiden Test tour of India earlier this year. He hit an aggressive 114 of just 143 balls in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad in March this year.

"Have Not Said Ravichandran Ashwin Is...": Rohit Sharma On India's Playing XI For WTC Final vs Australia

On another nippy and overcast morning in London on Tuesday, Rohit was among the four squad members who turned up for optional practice. R Ashwin, Umesh and K S Bharat were the others who showed up in the morning session along with the net bowlers. Rohit was seen holding his left thumb following a hit in the nets but he did not appear to be in a lot of discomfort.

Has Franchise Cricket Affected Test Matches? Rahul Dravid Gives Straight Answer

They may not have won an ICC title in 10 years but India head coach Rahul Dravid on Monday insisted his team is not feeling any pressure going into the World Test Championship final against Australia. However, the former India captain said it would be nice to win the trophy as it is something his team has worked towards over the last two years. India lost the inaugural WTC final to New Zealand in 2021 and have been guilty of faltering in knockout games. "No, not at all. I mean we don't feel any pressure in terms of trying to win an ICC trophy. Of course it would be nice to do it. It would be certainly nice to be able to win an ICC tournament. But also in the context of things, you look at this and you see this is the culmination of two years of work.

India vs Australia: Two Days Before WTC Final This Is How The Oval Pitch Looks Like. See Pics

The Indians are taking the Mitchell Starc threat very seriously and if one goes by their second training session at The Oval ahead of the World Test Championship final, they are yet to decide between Ishan Kishan and KS Bharat as their wicket-keeping choice. Australia trained in the morning in cold and overcast conditions, but the Indians brought sunshine to The Oval when they turned up in the afternoon session. Though it was an optional session, the majority of the members showed up barring Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and reserve player Suryakumar Yadav.

Virender Sehwag's Heartwarming Gesture For Children Of Odisha Train Tragedy Victims

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag took to social media to offer his condolences to the victims of the Odisha train tragedy and he even announced that his school will be offering free education and boarding facility to children who lost parents in the accident. He posted a picture of the accident with the caption – “This image will haunt us for a long time. In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of education of children of those who lost their life in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School's boarding facility”.

Australia's Cummins confirms Boland to play WTC final v India

LONDON : Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed fellow fast bowler Scott Boland will play the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday.

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"Then We Will Have Some Fun...": Ravi Shastri's WTC Final Prediction For Virat Kohli

"Loss Of Human Lives Is Always Painful": Pakistan Star Cricketer Muhammad Rizwan Expresses Grief Over Odisha Train Crash

"Growing In Confidence...": Nathan Lyon On How Australia Teammate Has Improved After IPL Ahead Of WTC Final

"Have Not Said Ravichandran Ashwin Is...": Rohit Sharma On India's Playing XI For WTC Final vs Australia

Has Franchise Cricket Affected Test Matches? Rahul Dravid Gives Straight Answer

India vs Australia: Two Days Before WTC Final This Is How The Oval Pitch Looks Like. See Pics

Virender Sehwag's Heartwarming Gesture For Children Of Odisha Train Tragedy Victims

Australia's Cummins confirms Boland to play WTC final v India