Icc World Test Championship

The Indian team needs to clean sweep the upcoming series against the West Indies to grab the spot in the top 2.

Why England have opposed two-tier World Test Championship plan but Australia are open to it

The introduction of the World Test Championship in 2019 breathed new life into the format. It brought structure, context and competition, and has largely been considered a success.

‘None are champions’: South Africa coach slams India, Australia, England; dismantles ‘Big 3’ myth

In addition to winning seven straight games to go to the final, South Africa defeated Australia in the WTC final to win the mace.

South Africa shed ‘chokers’ tag and end 27-year ICC trophy drought to become World Test Champions

Aiden Markram walked off to a standing ovation with almost all the Aussie fielders running up to congratulate him for his match-winning performance.

South Africa claim World Test Championship: A win that will ‘Turn it Up’

South Africa claim World Test Championship: It will make superstars out of Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Kagiso Rabada, tags they have deserved for a while now.

India’s absence in WTC final to cost Lord’s 4 million pounds in revenue

India slipped to third place after losing a home series 0-3 to New Zealand, followed by a 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, thus missing out on the final.

Pat Cummins eyeing IPL return ahead of WTC Final and Caribbean tour

Pat Cummins believes the IPL will provide an ideal build-up to the WTC final against South Africa, followed by a three-Test series in the Caribbean extending into July.

World Test Championship: What India need to do to qualify for WTC final after South Africa beat Pakistan at Centurion?

World Test Championship final: South Africa confirm their spot in the WTC final with win over Pakistan at the Centurion.

World Test Championship: How can India qualify for WTC final if Boxing Day Test vs Australia ends in draw or defeat?

While all three outcomes (win, lose, draw) still possible for India at Melbourne, we take a look at how India can still qualify for the WTC final, which is scheduled to be played at Lord's from June 11 next year.

World Test Championship Final scenarios explained: How can India qualify? Why South Africa present strongest case?

World Test Championship Final qualification scenario: Take a look at the remaining four contenders and their positions to qualify for the WTC final.

Ben Stokes losing no sleep over World Test Championship qualification, England captain says, 'it's utterly confusing'

England are taking on New Zealand after losing a series 2-1 in Pakistan whereas the Kiwis are coming off a historic 3-0 series win in India.

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets to shake up World Test Championship standings

This was the first time in 36 years, New Zealand managed to humble India in a Test on Indian soil and it led to major ramifications on the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings.

WTC Final 2023: India or Australia, who stands a better chance at winning?

For the Aussies, the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final can be a distraction ahead of the Ashes, India hardly got a week to breathe after the IPL, but India have a tough game ahead against the tunnel-visioned Australians.

Patchy IPL performances by some India players a worry as WTC final looms

While it may look like the Indian squad is in great touch leading up to the World Test Championship final, a closer look at the performances of the all players reveals that all is not too rosy with their form.

WTC Final | World wettest championship: How players spend rain breaks

Play cards, sleep, eat soup, even study: When the field is wet, cricketers turn to different activities. The phone, however, can’t be used due to rules to prevent fixing.

India’s bench strength XI vs the Kiwis! A match or a mis-match

India is now showing the world that, for the first time, it's producing world-class cricketers directly proportional to its enormous population.

India-New Zealand World Test Championship final in Southampton: Saurav Ganguly

Ganguly lavished praise on the team for its stupendous performance in both the away series against Australia and home games against England.

India's 2-0 win over England may seal its top spot in WTC final

India now have 71.7 percentage points won and 430 points. Percentage points determine the final placings rather than total points won after a change to the points system owing to the Covid-19 disruption of the global cricket schedule.