Cricket News

05 Jun, 2023

OPINION

Michael Neser, in the form of his life — with bat and ball

Neser has played five matches for Glamorgan this season and has scalped 19 wickets at an average of 25.6; he's also averaged over 50 with the bat

Michael Neser, in the form of his life — with bat and ball

Anirudh Suresh

OPINION

Neser has played five matches for Glamorgan this season and has scalped 19 wickets at an average of 25.6; he's also averaged over 50 with the bat

By: Anirudh Suresh

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final; Neser named replacement

Hazlewood’s left Achilles issue flared up with the Indian Premier League and with Ashes in mind, Cricket Australia have decided to exercise caution

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final; Neser named replacement

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Hazlewood’s left Achilles issue flared up with the Indian Premier League and with Ashes in mind, Cricket Australia have decided to exercise caution

COMBINATION ANALYSIS

Scott Boland or Josh Hazlewood — who should play in the WTC Final?

We compare both the speedsters using different parameters, and weigh the pros and cons

Scott Boland or Josh Hazlewood — who should play in the WTC Final?

Anirudh Suresh

COMBINATION ANALYSIS

We compare both the speedsters using different parameters, and weigh the pros and cons

By: Anirudh Suresh

Green aims to replicate Rohit's calmness in the WTC final

The all-rounder also shared his learnings from his maiden stint with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and playing under the Indian skipper

Green aims to replicate Rohit's calmness in the WTC final

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The all-rounder also shared his learnings from his maiden stint with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and playing under the Indian skipper

FEATURES

From mercurial to grafter, Jadeja becomes indispensable for India overseas

Only left-hander in the top six, overseas form and fortunes in England provide multiple reasons for Ravindra Jadeja to be considered as the most important player for India in the WTC final

From mercurial to grafter, Jadeja becomes indispensable for India overseas

Shubh Aggarwal

FEATURES

Only left-hander in the top six, overseas form and fortunes in England provide multiple reasons for Ravindra Jadeja to be considered as the most important player for India in the WTC final

By: Shubh Aggarwal

Batting at No. 3 for Australia is a responsibility: Labuschagne

The number one ranked Test batter also shared insights on his County stint and preparations heading into the WTC final and the Ashes

Batting at No. 3 for Australia is a responsibility: Labuschagne

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The number one ranked Test batter also shared insights on his County stint and preparations heading into the WTC final and the Ashes

Probably batting better than I ever have in the nets: Warner

David Warner also insisted that he would love the World Test Championship final to be a three-match encounter

Probably batting better than I ever have in the nets: Warner

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David Warner also insisted that he would love the World Test Championship final to be a three-match encounter

Warner targets SCG farewell to cap Test career

David Warner also said that the 2024 T20 World Cup would be his last game in international cricket

Warner targets SCG farewell to cap Test career

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David Warner also said that the 2024 T20 World Cup would be his last game in international cricket

Don’t want to think about my past: Rahane ahead of fresh start

Ajinkya Rahane received a surprise call-up to the Indian Test squad following his exploits in the IPL

Don’t want to think about my past: Rahane ahead of fresh start

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Ajinkya Rahane received a surprise call-up to the Indian Test squad following his exploits in the IPL

OPINION

The lower-order has bailed India out often — but that might not happen in the final

With Pant and Iyer out and with Axar unlikely to play, a huge portion of the team’s batting has effectively been wiped off

The lower-order has bailed India out often — but that might not happen in the final

Anirudh Suresh

OPINION

With Pant and Iyer out and with Axar unlikely to play, a huge portion of the team’s batting has effectively been wiped off

By: Anirudh Suresh

We have got India in the WTC final first: Cummins amid Ashes build-up

The skipper of Australia also stressed on the importance of playing for the national side despite the increasing growth of franchise cricket

We have got India in the WTC final first: Cummins amid Ashes build-up

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The skipper of Australia also stressed on the importance of playing for the national side despite the increasing growth of franchise cricket

LEARNINGS

Third seamer, sloppy slip and more: learnings and conundrums for India

India have had the opportunity to test the water in England more recently than Australia, but have they learnt a thing?

Third seamer, sloppy slip and more: learnings and conundrums for India

Aakash Sivasubramaniam

LEARNINGS

India have had the opportunity to test the water in England more recently than Australia, but have they learnt a thing?

By: Aakash Sivasubramaniam

Australia unsure about Ashwin’s participation in the final, admits Vettori

Vettori believes Ravindra Jadeja is a sure-shot starter because of his all-round ability, but revealed that the Aussies are still ‘debating’ whether Ashwin will play

Australia unsure about Ashwin’s participation in the final, admits Vettori

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Vettori believes Ravindra Jadeja is a sure-shot starter because of his all-round ability, but revealed that the Aussies are still ‘debating’ whether Ashwin will play

SATIRE

The big IPL hangover before the WTC Final

Will it be full circle for coach Rahul Dravid or just another Oval?

The big IPL hangover before the WTC Final

Gaurav Sethi

SATIRE

Will it be full circle for coach Rahul Dravid or just another Oval?

By: Gaurav Sethi

Bowling combination could decide who between Bharat and Kishan plays in WTC final: Shastri

Ishan Kishan is yet to make his Test debut, while KS Bharat has featured in only four games

Bowling combination could decide who between Bharat and Kishan plays in WTC final: Shastri

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Ishan Kishan is yet to make his Test debut, while KS Bharat has featured in only four games

Ajinkya Rahane has a point to prove in WTC final: Sunil Gavaskar

The batter returns to the Indian team for the first time since January 2022

Ajinkya Rahane has a point to prove in WTC final: Sunil Gavaskar

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The batter returns to the Indian team for the first time since January 2022

Josh Hazlewood confirms he is close to bowling at full pace

With a long summer ahead of them, the pacer's return to the XI would be a massive boost for Australia, starting with the WTC final against India

Josh Hazlewood confirms he is close to bowling at full pace

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With a long summer ahead of them, the pacer's return to the XI would be a massive boost for Australia, starting with the WTC final against India

Kishan provides a bit of X-factor needed to push for a win: Ponting

The former Aussie skipper also believes that India should include Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI for the final

Kishan provides a bit of X-factor needed to push for a win: Ponting

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The former Aussie skipper also believes that India should include Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI for the final

ICC announces match officials for WTC final

Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth will officiate as the on-field umpires for the summit clash at The Oval from June 7

ICC announces match officials for WTC final

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Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth will officiate as the on-field umpires for the summit clash at The Oval from June 7