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'Slightly Concerned About Future Of Test Cricket': Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning at The Oval on Wednesday. The rapid growth of franchise cricket around the world has put pressure on the international schedule. The smaller nations are not playing enough Test cricket, with India, Australia and England effectively driving the longest format. It was, though, ironical that Smith spoke about the uncertain future ahead of the biggest game in Test cricket -- the WTC final.

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.

England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action

England completed a routine 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the Lord's Test on Saturday afternoon, but not before the visitors showed the spirit which had been lacking in the first two days of the match. After a disastrous first innings in which they were rolled for just 172, Ireland had a point to prove in their second dig. Even if the match was out of reach following Ollie Pope's sensational run-a-ball double century, the visitors were playing for more than pride.

World Test Championship final: Australia pacers challenge India batsmen for red-ball title

India and Australia will have little time to waste when the World Test Championship final begins at The Oval in London on Wednesday.

Five potential replacements for spinner Jack Leach in England's Ashes Test squad

England's plans for the upcoming Ashes series were left in disarray after left-arm spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the five-match series due to a stress fracture in his back.

'Ultimate Test': India Face Tough Australia Challenge As It Aims To End ICC Title Drought

A formidable bunch of Indian cricketers will require a perfect blend of skill and temperament when it clashes with an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting Wednesday, with an aim to end a decade-long global trophy jinx. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but a trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England.

Pics: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Pose In India's New Test Jersey

With just a few days to go for the ICC World Test Championship final to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket In India (BCCI) announced a partnership with Adidas for India's kits across three formats. Ahead of the summit clash against Australia, the stalwarts of the Indian team posed in the new Test jersey, giving fans a glimpse of the new kit that the team will be wearing at the Oval, starting Wednesday. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and others could be seen posing in the new Test kit.

Five-star Josh Tongue Strikes As England Down Ireland In One-Off Test

Debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue marked his call-up into the Ashes squad with a five-wicket haul as England beat Ireland by 10 wickets inside three days at Lord's but only after a record partnership of 163 between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine. England were well-placed for an innings win when Ireland started the day needing 255 more runs to make Ben Stokes's men bat again. But Ireland, handicapped by the absence of injured opener James McCollum kept England at bay while Harry Tector (51) and Lorcan Tucker helped add 118 runs in the morning session for the loss of just three wickets.

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'Slightly Concerned About Future Of Test Cricket': Steve Smith Ahead Of WTC Final

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

England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action

World Test Championship final: Australia pacers challenge India batsmen for red-ball title

Five potential replacements for spinner Jack Leach in England's Ashes Test squad

'Ultimate Test': India Face Tough Australia Challenge As It Aims To End ICC Title Drought

Pics: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Pose In India's New Test Jersey

Five-star Josh Tongue Strikes As England Down Ireland In One-Off Test