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"They Will Come Very Hard...": Virat Kohli On Tough Australia Challenge In World Test Championship Final

Star India batter Virat Kohli said on Monday that his motivation to do well increases while playing against Australia because of their competitiveness and high level of skill set. Ahead of India's ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval from June 7 onwards, Virat did an interview with Star Sports where he said, "Australian team is a very competitive side that if you give them even a small window, they will come very hard at you and capitalise. Their skill set is really high. That is the reason my motivation increases even more and I had to take my game to the next level against them. I have to rise and elevate my game against Australia to beat them."

"If Conditions Demand...": England Great Warns India Ahead Of WTC Final

India should learn from their past mistakes and not think twice before leaving one of their premier spinners out of the playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia if the conditions demand, said former England skipper Nasser Hussain. The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin didn't make much of an impact two years ago when India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in a rain-hit final of the inaugural edition. According to Hussain, India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong the last time and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years. "I think India, as they showed in Australia, can win in any conditions,” Hussain said on The ICC Review.

"Like India vs Pakistan In A World Cup...": Virat Kohli's Big Comment On Passion, Support Involving Top Football Matches

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli said that Team India's big games, like India versus Pakistan clash, have the same atmosphere as a football game in the United Kingdom. Virat was there with his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma to attend the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City on Saturday. He was asked to rank the atmosphere at the Wembley Stadium with respect to the arenas that he has played cricket in. he gave a very interesting answer.

"When Shreyas Iyer Will Be Fit...": Ex Selector's Interesting Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Return

Ajinkya Rahane is set to play his first red-ball game for India in 18 months and potentially faces a do-or-die situation in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval beginning June 7. Making a quick switch from T20 to the five-day format, Rahane plans to "keep it simple" and will be hoping that the impeccable timing he displayed through the IPL travels with him to London. The tough call of dropping both Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the Test team after the series loss in South Africa was taken in early 2022 but the latter made his way back into the side after a bumper run in county cricket in the same year.

Pakistan Great Calls Out KKR's Blunder To Release 'Future Captain' Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill's stunning show of form, both for the Indian team and his Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans, has floored the world of cricket. Peers, former cricketers and several greats of the game are running out of adjectives to praise the opener. While some feel he is the next big thing, others believe the opening batter is already a superstar. Amid the buzz around Gill, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to release the batter.

"Three Seamers And Jadeja If...": Harbhajan On India's Bowling Combination In WTC Final

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammed Kaif shared their insights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia in a recent interview with Star Sports. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he would prefer playing KS Bharat over Ishan Kishan for the WTC Final as he has been a more consistent performer in tests.

Venkatesh Iyer Plays Cricket In Temple Complex In Kanchipuram. Internet Amazed

Venkatesh Iyer had a great outing with the bat in the recently concluded IPL 2023. The Kolkata Knight Riders batter smashed 404 runs in 14 matches, which included a century and two half-centuries. He also became the first batter after Brendon McCullum to score a ton for KKR in the IPL. Despite his good performances, KKR failed to make it to the Playoffs and finished at the seventh spot on the points table. As IPL 2023 has now ended, the 29-year-old batter is enjoying a vacation in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram.

WTC Final: Australia Great Pinpoints 'Little Things' That Make Shubman Gill 'Vulnerable'

Out of all the top stars who are in the Indian cricket team for the World Test Championship final, one batter who will be closely watched is Shubman Gill. The last year has been a stellar time for the dashing opener. Be it Tests, ODIs, T20Is, or even the recently-concluded IPL, Gill has proven that he is the next big thing in world cricket. Naturally, the expectations are high from the 23-year-old as the WTC final draw near. This time India will face Pat Cummins' Australia for a shot at ending their decade-long ICC title drought. However, ahead of the final, Australia great and former India coach, Greg Chappell has pointed out a few areas which might be troublesome for Gill.

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"They Will Come Very Hard...": Virat Kohli On Tough Australia Challenge In World Test Championship Final

"If Conditions Demand...": England Great Warns India Ahead Of WTC Final

"Like India vs Pakistan In A World Cup...": Virat Kohli's Big Comment On Passion, Support Involving Top Football Matches

"When Shreyas Iyer Will Be Fit...": Ex Selector's Interesting Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Return

Pakistan Great Calls Out KKR's Blunder To Release 'Future Captain' Shubman Gill

"Three Seamers And Jadeja If...": Harbhajan On India's Bowling Combination In WTC Final

Venkatesh Iyer Plays Cricket In Temple Complex In Kanchipuram. Internet Amazed

WTC Final: Australia Great Pinpoints 'Little Things' That Make Shubman Gill 'Vulnerable'