<p>The WTC 2021-2023 cycle is almost coming to an end. Test cricket is the most loved format of the sport. We have seen a few test matches go down the wire of late. These games are the ones that make sports exciting. Post the announcement of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tag/icc-world-test-championship/">World Test Championship</a>, the test matches have got a meaning and the games are truly very interesting. But who are the top performers of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle??</p>



<h2>Most Runs in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>40&nbsp;</td><td>1915&nbsp;</td><td>53.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>26&nbsp;</td><td>1527&nbsp;</td><td>61.8&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Usma Khawaja&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>27&nbsp;</td><td>1428&nbsp;</td><td>64.9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>29&nbsp;</td><td>1384&nbsp;</td><td>53.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>28&nbsp;</td><td>1285&nbsp;</td><td>51.4&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Joe Root has Mot Runs in the WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Joe-Root-min-1024x689.jpg" alt="Joe Root WTC 2021-2023 Cycle" class="wp-image-100380"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Root has without a doubt been the top batter in this cycle. IMG SRC: ECB</figcaption></figure>



<p>Joe Root has scored a mountain of runs in this cycle of the World Test Championship. He was the only English batter scoring runs in the first half of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle. It was evident that the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/"> England cricket team</a> was struggling but Joe Root was their lone warrior. Root has been an integral part of their success after adopting the Bazzball approach as well. It is because players like Root, bind the team together. His getting sacked from captaincy was a setback but that has worked exceptionally well for him and the team.?</p>



<p>Most Wickets in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>69&nbsp;</td><td>28.82&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>58&nbsp;</td><td>20.3&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kagiso Rabada&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td><td>55&nbsp;</td><td>23.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>20.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>21.22&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Nathan Lyon has the Most Wickets:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lyon-kohli.jpg" alt="WTC 2021-2023 cycle Nathan Lyon" class="wp-image-102001"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathan Lyon has taken Australia to the top of the WTC table. IMG SRC: CA</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lyon has managed to get himself to the top of the charts this time around. He was a class apart from all the other bowlers. Playing in Australian conditions where the ball is generally meant to be given to the pacers, Lyon managed to be the trump card of the Australians. He was the reason behind the success of Australia in this WTC 2021-2023 cycle. His performance against India in Indore was elite. It was one for the ages. Lyon has been a tireless workhorse for the Australian team and has been a part of all the Ashes series since 2013.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Highest Individual Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Marnus-Labuschagne-1024x559.jpg" alt="WTC 2021-2023 Cycle. " class="wp-image-22795"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: CA Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player&nbsp;</td><td>Score&nbsp;</td><td>For&nbsp;</td><td>Against&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham&nbsp;</td><td>252&nbsp;</td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;</td><td>Bangladesh&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Chandimal&nbsp;</td><td>206*&nbsp;</td><td>Sri Lanka&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>204&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Steve Smith &nbsp;</td><td>200*&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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WTC 2021-2023: Top Performers of the World Test Championship. Most Runs, Most Wickets. Best Scores. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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<p>ICC WTC Final. India has reached the final of the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=world+test+championship+final&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=world+test+championship+final&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">World Test Championship</a>. They played the staggering brand of cricket for the last two years and it?s fair to say that the hard work of that has paid off. They will lock horns with Australia in the summit clash at the Oval, England from June 7th to 11th.?</p>



<p>However, after that, they have a jam-packed schedule as they will tour to West Indies. And after that, the real show will begin as they will ply their trade in the Asia Cup and then the Cricket World Cup 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Afghanistan likely to tour India after ICC World Test Championship Final</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Afghanistan-1.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup Super League Points: Afghanistan qualify for World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-98246" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<p>In what has been the latest development as per the reports in Times of India (TOI), Afghanistan Cricket Team is likely to tour India after the World Test Championship Final. It is learned that they will come up for the short tour in mid-June.?</p>



<p>A source in the Board of Control for Cricket in India revealed this development to the Times of India. He said:&nbsp;<em>?Yes, the Afghanistan cricket team will undertake a short tour to India in June, after the World Test Championship final (at The Oval in London from June 7-11).?&nbsp;</em></p>



<p>Although the itinerary of the tour is yet to be confirmed, but it is likely that they will come for the white-ball series. Afghanistanlast played against India in India in 2018 when they got the Test status. It was a one-off game that saw the hosts winning the game by an innings and 262 runs.?</p>



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<p>India after the World Test Championship Final are scheduled to travel to West Indies for the white-ball series in July and August. The two teams will lock horns in two Tests, three On-Day Internationals (ODI) and five T20 Internationals (T20I).&nbsp;</p>



<p>India notably has provided great support to Afghanistan in the development of their cricket. The BCCI has provided them with stadiums in Greater Noida, Lucknow and Dehradun to them to play their 'home' matches. The team has been playing good cricket here and if the reports of them touring India emerge out to be true, it?s fair to say it?ll be an exciting series.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Probable Indian Squad for the WTC Final&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1676807105_test-1.jpg" alt="IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather forecast and pitch report for 3rd Test | Who will win the 3rd Test | India vs Australia 3rd Test Border Gavaskar Trophy" class="wp-image-102673" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Here?s the probable Indian squad for the ICC WTC Final:?</p>



<p><strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan and Kuldeep Yadav.</strong></p>



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ICC WTC Final: Afghanistan likely to tour India after ICC World Test Championship Final

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<p>The English Red-Ball Captain Ben Stokes is all fired up for the upcoming Australia tour of England, popularly known as the Ashes. The Batting All-Rounder is down to lay the game plan for the upcoming Test Tour. Ashes are one of the biggest cricket rivalries and have fans even from overseas.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#the-ashes-details">The Ashes Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ben-stokes-game-plan">Ben Stoke's Game Plan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#jofra-archer">Jofra Archer </a></li><li class=""><a href="#james-anderson-and-stuart-broad">James Anderson and Stuart Broad</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-ashes-details">The Ashes Details</h2>



<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Stokes">Stokes </a>wants to add the threat of pace to this fiery rivalry to make the English win. England won 10 of 12 Test Matches when Australia visited England. The Ashes are scheduled from 16th June to 31st July 2023. The series is said to kickstart the World Test Championship (2023-2025).<br>Australia is the defending champions of the series as they sealed a clean victory of 4-0 in the Ashes 2021-22.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/01/Ben-Stokes-Test-1.jpg" alt="ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2022. Ben Stokes named captain" class="wp-image-101544" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Reuters Photo</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ben-stokes-game-plan">Ben Stoke's Game Plan</h2>



<p>Stokes is looking forward to having a game plan in mind months before the series begins. He was quoted, ?I think I know what the starting XI is going to be, there or thereabouts,?. This statement indicates that the Playing XI for the Test Series has already been decided, and the players are already a part of the Captain?s plan.</p>



<p>Ben also claimed that the English team has already made arrangements with the ground staff regarding the type of pitches and wickets they wish to have. Ben states that he and the team management wants flat and fast wickets.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/04/image-66-1024x512.png" alt="Jofra Archer and Ben stokes England test
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="jofra-archer">Jofra Archer </h2>



<p>Ben Stokes is looking to add more pacers to the squad, and Jofra Archer seems fit to add a crucial role for his home team. The Fast-pace bowler has kept himself away from cricket lately due to a series of injuries. He could manage to play only one match for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League as his injuries still concern the team management.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="james-anderson-and-stuart-broad">James Anderson and Stuart Broad</h2>



<p>James Anderson and Stuart Broad have also caused a lot of damage to the Australian batting line-up during the Ashes. Hence, they are expected to be back in the team, following Ben?s desire for pacers in the team squad. ?Jimmy and Broad had been so protective over their economy rates, but now they have seen a different side to it,? Stokes said</p>



<p>Stokes has faced a setback as he injured his left knee post the practice session with Chennai Super Kings, and despite the bummer, he strives to get back to the field for the IPL and his home team.</p>

ICC WTC 2023: Ben Stokes Gearing For The Upcoming Ashes, Wants Fast Flat Wickets

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<p>ICC WTC Final: After two years of spectacular cricket, <a href="https://www.bcci.tv" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.bcci.tv">India Cricket Team</a> has managed to reach the final of the World Test Championship. They played a sensational brand of Test cricket over the last couple of years and the hard work of that has paid off. They will now face Australia in the main event at Oval England from the 7th to the 11th of June.</p>



<p>?This is the second time India has qualified for the final of the WTC 2023. They lost to New Zealand first time and this time around it?ll be an extremely crucial game for them as they haven?t won any ICC trophy since 2013. They have faced a lot of criticism for that and many are backing them to change their fortunes and bring the trophy home.?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: India's Squad for World Test Championship Final Prediction</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1676807105_test-1.jpg" alt="IND vs AUS 3rd Test Weather forecast and pitch report for 3rd Test | Who will win the 3rd Test | India vs Australia 3rd Test Border Gavaskar Trophy" class="wp-image-102673" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India (BCCI)</figcaption></figure>



<p>ICC WTC Final: As the World Test Championship is around the corner, we take a look at the predicted Indian Squad for World Test Championship Final. It?s a no-brainer that Rohit Sharma will be the skipper of the team and will open the innings. With the way Shubman Gill has performed, it is likely that he will open the innings fort his team.?</p>



<p>Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli no doubt will be there in the team. The duo has been the lynchpin of India?s batting lineup in the Test and will be crucial to India?s chances this time around. India will be without the services of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer as they are out due to injuries.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Their absence will leave a massive void in the team but it?ll be an opportunity for other batters to step in and lead India to glory. With Iyer yet to be recovered, Ajinkya Rahane might get back in the team as several reports have suggested the same as well. The batter was in an exceptional domestic season as he piled up over 600 runs and his experience would be something that could be handy for India.?</p>



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<p>Also, we could see Sarfaraz Khan receiving his maiden call-up for the Indian team. The reason behind that has been his prime form with the bat. He has been extremely consistent in the domestic circuit. It is also likely that the team might ask KL Rahul to keep the wickets as KS Bharat?s technique will not be suitable for the English conditions but he might also be there in the squad.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur are likely to be the three all-rounders in the team. The trio has been crucial to India?s success of late in overseas conditions and is expected to do the same this time around as well. Whereas Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat and Umesh Yadav are expected to be the pacers in the squad along with leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Probable Indian Squad for the WTC Final&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WTC-final-1.jpg" alt="How can team India qualify for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final?" class="wp-image-98473" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<p>ICC WTC Final: Here?s the probable Indian squad for the ICC WTC Final:?</p>



<p><strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan and Kuldeep Yadav.</strong></p>



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ICC WTC Final: India's Squad for World Test Championship Final Prediction

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<p>ICC WTC Final: The focus is slightly moving towards the ICC World Test Championship Final. India and Australia will cross swords with each other in the final of the Test Championship and it?s fair to say that both the teams will be eager to lift the trophy. The event will take place at Oval England from the 7th to the 11th of June.?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Sunil Gavaskar Picks His Indian XI for the World Test Championship Final</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rohit-Sharma-KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="Indian Openers - Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul" class="wp-image-101458" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<p>ICC WTC Final: The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) on Tuesday (25th April) named the Indian squad for the ICC World Test Championship.? The squad seems pretty balanced and it?s fair to say that It?ll be a great opportunity for them to clinch their first ICC title since 2013.?</p>



<p>As the Indian cricket team named their squad for the ICC World Test Championship, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar named his Indian XI for the summit clash. What was surprising was that he picked KL Rahul as a keeper in the team and backed him to bat in the middle.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Skipper Rohit Sharma along with young Shubman Gill will open the innings according to Sunil Gavaskar for India in the ICC WTC Final. The duo were in decent form in the Tests series against Australia and are expected to play a crucial role in the final.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Gavaskar then picked the duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli to bat at No.3 and No.4 respectively for India. The duo no doubt will hold the key for the team in the summit clash as they have been the prime run scorer for India in overseas conditions.?</p>



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<p>Ajinkya Rahane, who will be making his comeback, will bat at No.5 as per Sunil Gavaskar whereas he preferred KL Rahul over KS Bharat as a keeper in the team. Rahul has a great overseas record and the team will likely look to fit him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>He then didn?t opt for the four-seamer combinations as he backed both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin to start in the XI. The three pacers in his team are Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here?s Sunil Gavaskar?s playing XI for WTC Final:&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Rohit Sharma (C)<br>Shubman Gill<br>Cheteshwar Pujara?<br>Virat Kohli?<br>Ajinkya Rahane?<br>KL Rahul (Wk)?<br>Ravindra Jadeja?<br>R Ashwin?<br>Jaydev Unadkat?<br>Mohammad Shami?<br>Mohammed Siraj??</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>ICC WTC Final: India Squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/India-vs-Australia.jpg" alt="ICC WTC Final Qualification Scenario! Know, how can India qualify for the 2021-23 WTC final." class="wp-image-103649" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC WTC Final Qualification Scenario! Know, how can India qualify for the 2021-23 WTC final.</figcaption></figure>



<p>BCCI on Tuesday (25th April) announced the squad for the WTC final. Ajinkya Rahane was recalled into the team whereas the rest of the squad is pretty similar to what they fielded against Australia.?</p>



<p><strong>Here?s India?s Test squad WTC final:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,?Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul,?KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja,?Axar Patel,?Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav,?Jaydev Unadkat.</strong></p>



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ICC WTC Final: Sunil Gavaskar Picks His Indian XI for the WTC Final; picks KL Rahul as keeper

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/icc-wtc/" rel="nofollow">WTC Final 2023</a>, Australia's Full Squad Analysis with Players Stats:</strong>?The WTC Final will start on 7th June and end on 11th June at Oval Cricket Ground, England. Cricket Australia announced the 15 members squad of the Australian Team for the WTC Final 2023.</p>



<p>Australia and India are going to play in the World test championship Final 2023 and respected Boards of both Teams has announced their squad of 15 members for the Final match.</p>



<p>In this article, we will see every player's Career Stat of Australia's squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WTC Final 2023, Australian Team Players Stats in Detail:</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pat Cummins(Captain):</strong></h3>



<p>Pat Cummins will be leading Australian team in the WTC Final 2023. He is an excellent bowler who has led his team victorious in many matches and his bowling and captaincy skills will be important for the team.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>49</td><td>75</td><td>50</td><td>42</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>217</td><td>124</td><td>55</td><td>45</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Economy</strong></td><td>2.72</td><td>5.22</td><td>7.38</td><td>8.54</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5W</strong></td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>David Warner:</strong></strong></h3>



<p>David Warner will open for Australian Team in the WTC final 2023, He is the crucial member of the Australian team. He has played lots of match winning knock for his team and he has responsibility of opening along with Usman Khawaja.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>102</td><td>142</td><td>99</td><td>172</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>8,158</td><td>6030</td><td>2894</td><td>6211</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>45.58</td><td>44.67</td><td>32.89</td><td>41.41</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>25</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Usman Khawaja:</strong></h3>



<p>After so many years, Usman's return to the National team is absolute game changer as he has consistently?scoring runs for the team. He has been an important opener for Australia along with David Warner.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:?</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>60</td><td>&nbsp; 40</td><td>&nbsp; 6</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>4495</td><td>&nbsp; 1554</td><td>127</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>47.82</td><td>&nbsp; 42.00</td><td>21.17</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>14</td><td>&nbsp; 2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Steve Smith:</strong></h3>



<p>Smith is currently at second spot in the ICC men's Test Ranking. He is one of the best test player. Since many years, Steve Smith has been the biggest test match winner for Australia. He is considered as the best test player of this Era and his presence in the match will provide a winning factor to the team.?</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>&nbsp; 96</td><td>142</td><td>63</td><td>103</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>8792</td><td>4939</td><td>1008</td><td>2485</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>59.81</td><td>44.5</td><td>25.2</td><td>34.54</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>30</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Marnus Labuschagne:</strong></h3>



<p>Marnus Labuschange is currently at top spot in test ranking. He has been consistently scoring runs for the team and Labuschagne has played only 37 test matches and have an average of 57.53, which is very impressive and his role will be crucial for upcoming WTC final 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>37</td><td>30</td><td>1</td><td>--</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>3394</td><td>847</td><td>2</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>57.53</td><td>31.37</td><td>2.0</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Travis Head:</strong></h3>



<p>He is a reliable middle-order batsman for Australia, After Mike Hussey retirement he is playing an important role in the middle order. He is a full time Batter and part time Bowler and has an ability to take wicket.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>36</td><td>54</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>2361</td><td>1912</td><td>205</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>45.4</td><td>40.68</td><td>29.29</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Matt Renshaw:</strong></h3>



<p>He is Known for batting patiently, debut into the international cricket as a 20 year old when he was called up to the Australian Test Squad. In his second test match against Pakistan, he scored solid knock of 71 runs and in the 4th test match, he has scored 184 runs and made a record of highest test score by young Australian player.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>FC</strong></td><td><strong>T20</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>&nbsp; 14</td><td>100</td><td>61</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>645</td><td>6261</td><td>1345</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>29.31</td><td>48.85</td><td>15.86</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>0</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Marcus Harris:</strong></h3>



<p>Marcus Harrish has been selected for the Australia test squad for the WTC final 2023 because of his recent form in the test cricket. He is a good middle order batsman and his last test appearance was against India .</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>FC</strong></td><td><strong>T20</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>14</td><td>146</td><td>50</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>607</td><td>9831</td><td>981</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>25.29</td><td>39.48</td><td>20.43</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>100s</strong></td><td>0</td><td>25</td><td>3</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cameron Green:</strong></h3>



<p>A young Australian all-rounder has been a crucial team member due to his consistent batting and bowling. He has impressed the selector with his performance and now gets the chance to play in WTC final 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>20</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>941</td><td>302</td><td>139</td><td>274</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>37.64</td><td>50.33</td><td>17.38</td><td>39.14</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>23</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>6</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mitchell Marsh:</strong></h3>



<p>He has been the main all-rounder for Australia for many years. Marsh capability to score runs and and take wickets at crucial moments made him an important pick for the team.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>&nbsp; 32</td><td>76</td><td>46</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runs</strong></td><td>1260</td><td>2008</td><td>1086</td><td>596</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>25.2</td><td>34.62</td><td>29.35</td><td>21.29</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>42</td><td>54</td><td>14</td><td>33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Scott Boland:</strong></h3>



<p>He is a star player of?First-Class cricket and has got a chance in the WTC final 2023 and team australia will highly rely on his bowling. Boland is an experienced player who can play a vital role in the WTC Final 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>7</td><td>14</td><td>3</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>28</td><td>15</td><td>3</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>13.42</td><td>44.7</td><td>22.0</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5W</strong></td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Josh Hazlewood:</strong></h3>



<p>He is also known as the modern day version of Glenn McGrath. He has an ability to bowl with good line and length. He can trouble any batter in the world with his bowling and he has responsibility of Australia bowling lineup.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat: </strong>???</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>59</td><td>69</td><td>41</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>222</td><td>108</td><td>58</td><td>35</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>25.83</td><td>25.61</td><td>20.36</td><td>23.14</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5W</strong></td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nathan Lyon:</strong></h3>



<p>He is the main spin bowler of the Australia cricket team and currently, he is one of the best spin bowlers in the world. He has vast experience of playing at different pitches and he will be leading spin bowling department in the WTC final 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>119</td><td>29</td><td>2</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>482</td><td>29</td><td>1</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>31.23</td><td>46.0</td><td>48.0</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5W</strong></td><td>23</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Mitchell Starc:</strong></h3>



<p>Mitchell Starc is an impressive Test bowler, who bowls really fast and swings the ball perfectly. He's a crucial part of Australia bowling attack and his skills to bowl difficult deliveries and take early wickets in the game.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong></h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>ODI</strong></td><td><strong>T20I</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>77</td><td>110</td><td>58</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>306</td><td>219</td><td>73</td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>27.52</td><td>22.1</td><td>22.92</td><td>20.38</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5W</strong></td><td>13</td><td>9</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Todd Murphy:</strong></h3>



<p>Todd Murphy is a skilled test bowler known for his accuracy and ability to deceive batsmen with his clever variations and consistent line and length. He might be a X-factor for Australian Team in the WTC final 2023.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Career Stat:</strong>?</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Test</strong></td><td><strong>FC</strong></td><td><strong>T20</strong></td><td><strong>IPL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Matches</strong></td><td>4</td><td>12</td><td>10</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wickets</strong></td><td>14</td><td>43</td><td>9</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Average</strong></td><td>25.21</td><td>26.32</td><td>20.33</td><td>?</td></tr><tr><td><strong>5w</strong></td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>?</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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WTC Final 2023: Australia's Full Squad Analysis with Players stats for World Test Championship Final 2023

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<p><strong>WTC Final:</strong> Team India has to play the final match of the World Test Championship 2021-23 against Australia at the Oval ground in England from the seventh of next month. Before this important match, the BCCI also announced the 15-member squad of the Indian team. Apart from Virat Kohli and Mohammad Siraj, eight other players have also reached England. As soon as the IPL gets over, all the remaining players will also reach Australia.</p>



<p>The Indian side won the Test match at the Oval in 2021 while Shastri was the head coach, however,?at that time, they had fast bowlers Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, and Shardul Thakur. In addition to them, Rohit Sharma's century innings were crucial to that game. Shastri stated that Bumrah's absence harmed India's chances when picking his playing 11 for the WTC final.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#what-did-shastri-said">What Did Shastri Said?</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ravi-shastris-favourite-playing-11">Ravi Shastri's Favourite Playing 11</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-did-shastri-said">What Did Shastri Said?</h2>



<p>"If your fast bowling strategy isn't particularly effective. Ashwin and Jadeja are both excellent spinners, so you should select two if you believe that some of the fast bowlers have aged and are no longer as fast."</p>



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<p>"If the dry ground is hard, you should still land with two spinners. England is a country where the weather is significant, but I don't know the weather there. I believe it is sunny there right now. India should therefore use two spinners, two fast bowlers, and one all-rounder in this situation. In addition to this, the team should have five batsmen and one wicketkeeper."</p>



<p>"This would be my team lineup if the Oval's circumstances were typical. You have to field such players who can beat Australia.." Shastri has chosen Srikar Bharat over Ishaan Kishan as his choice for a wicketkeeper.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ravi-shastris-favourite-playing-11">Ravi Shastri's Favourite Playing 11</h2>



<p>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj</p>



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WTC Final: Ravi Shastri Picked India's playing 11 for the World Test Championship 2021-23 Final

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<p><strong>WTC Final:</strong> After the conclusion of the cash-rich T20 league TATA IPL on 28th May, all eyes are on the coveted ICC main event ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 Final. India and Australia, the two heavyweights of test cricket are the finalists of ICC WTC 2021-23. This post will read  WTC Final Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Tickets Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details.</p>



<p>Despite the fourth Test match against Australia concluded in a tie, India qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final on March 13. The victory of New Zealand against Sri Lanka guaranteed the Men in Blue a spot in the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive session.</p>



<p>India and Australia will play a Test match at a neutral venue for the first time in the history of Test cricket. India and Australia have clashed 106 times in Test matches so far. Australia have won 44 times as compared to India's 32 wins. In contrast, Australia have won six times and India eight times in the last ten years.</p>



<p>India have announced a strong 15-men squad with 3 players as reserves and Australia, on the other hand, have announced a 17-men powerhouse. Most of the players have already reached England for the preparations.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-final-match-details">ICC WTC FINAL: Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-final-squads">ICC WTC Final: Squads</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-final-strongest-playing-11-s">ICC WTC Final: Strongest Playing 11s</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-2023-final-ticket-booking">ICC WTC 2023 Final Ticket Booking</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-final-prize-money">ICC WTC Final: Prize Money</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-wtc-final-where-to-watch-wtc-final">ICC WTC Final: Where to Watch WTC Final?</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>Down below are complete details of the ICC WTC Final Schedule, Prizes, Date, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Ticket Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-final-match-details"><strong>ICC WTC FINAL: Match Details</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Tournament: </strong>ICC World Test Championship 2021-23</p>



<p><strong>Match: </strong>India vs Australia, The Finals</p>



<p><strong>Date/Day: </strong>Jun 7(Wed) - Jun 11(Sun)</p>



<p><strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM Local, <strong>3:00 PM IST</strong></p>



<p><strong>Venue: </strong>Kennington Oval, London</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-final-squads"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Squads</strong></h2>



<p>Several key players are absent from the squad, including Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. Rishabh Pant is very crucial to India since he gives the team sturdy stability, an aggressive attitude when they bat, and world-class wicketkeeping.</p>



<p><strong>Indian Squad:</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan(Doubtful), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat<br><strong>Standby players:</strong>&nbsp;Ruturaj Gaikwad (may get replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal), Suryakumar Yadav, and Mukesh Kumar.</p>



<p><strong>Australian Squad:</strong> David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (Jimmy Pierson added as backup), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-final-strongest-playing-11-s"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Strongest Playing 11s</strong></h2>



<p><strong>INDIA'S Strongest Playing 11:- </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Siraj.</p>



<p><strong>AUSTRALIA'S Strongest Playing 11:-</strong> Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland (If Hazelwood is unfit),</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-2023-final-ticket-booking"><strong>ICC WTC 2023 Final Ticket Booking</strong></h2>



<p>Tickets for the IND vs. AUS WTC final can be booked and ordered at the WTC website. The processes for ordering tickets for the ICC WTC Final are as follows.</p>



<ul>
<li>Visit<strong> <a href="https://www.worldtestchampionship.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">worldtestchampionship.com</a></strong>.</li>



<li>Click on WTC Final 2023 Tickets</li>



<li>Choose a date between June 7 and June 11, 2023, by clicking on it.</li>



<li>You will be asked to select a place to sit and book a seat.</li>



<li>You will be asked to complete payment when you book the seat.</li>



<li>Completing the payment does the booking procedure.</li>



<li>You may now download the tickets for the ICC WTC 2023 Final.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-final-prize-money"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Prize Money</strong></h2>



<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the prize money for the World Test Championship cycle 2021-23 on Wednesday. The nine teams will split a staggering Rs 31.4 crore, the same as the last cycle (2019?21), according to an official announcement. Starting on June 7, the World Tennis Championship final at the Ovals in London will feature India vs Australia. The grand prize for winning the WTC 2023 Final is calculated to be worth Rs 13.22 crore, while the approximate prize money for the runners-up is Rs 6.61 crore.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-wtc-final-where-to-watch-wtc-final"><strong>ICC WTC Final: Where to Watch WTC Final?</strong></h2>



<p>Cricket enthusiasts may tune into Star Sports Network to catch the World Test Championship final live. On the Disney+Hotstar app and website, viewers may watch the game live.</p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">READ: </mark><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-schedule-to-be-announced-on-sidelines-of-icc-wtc-final/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule to be announced on sidelines of ICC WTC Final</a></strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:#b7fadf" class="has-inline-color">For more details head to ICC Cricket World Cup?s official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.</mark></strong></p>

WTC Final Schedule, Prizes, Date, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Ticket Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details.

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<p><strong>WTC Final 2023 IND vs AUS: </strong>It's Red Ball time now! For the second time in a row, Team India has qualified for the World Test Championship final, where they will face Australia from June 7 to June 11 at the Oval in London. The English cricket facility Kennington Oval is among the country's oldest and most picturesque cricket stadiums. Here, we analyze the WTC Final IND vs AUS venue test and ODI statistics and records.</p>



<p>New Zealand's victory over Sri Lanka made the Men in Blue's entry into the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row assured. By beating India in the third test at Indore, Australia became the first team to secure a spot in the WTC championship match. Australia moved into first place in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship points rankings with a PCT of 66.67.</p>



<p>India and Australia will square off in an ICC men's tournament final for the first time in 20 years and for the very first time in a neutral venue in red ball format. </p>



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<p>Taking about the Venue, the swing condition makes this site particularly well-known in test cricket. Numerous international games, domestic contests, and even non-cricket activities have taken place at the location. The Oval, which can accommodate over 23,000 people, has an exciting atmosphere, and the pitch itself just adds to the thrill.</p>



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<p>Let's take a brief look at the Pitch Report of <strong>WTC Final 2023 venue</strong> the Ovals, England:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="wtc-final-2023-venue-kennington-oval-pitch-report"><strong>WTC Final 2023 Venue </strong><strong>Kennington OVAL PITCH REPORT</strong></h2>



<p>The Kennington Oval's pitch is renowned for its dependability and consistency. Both players and spectators enjoy it because it fosters fair competition between bowlers and batters. The surface often has a strong bounce, enabling spinners to gain a grip and quick bowlers to produce movement.</p>



<p>However, it can be somewhat sluggish, which makes scoring runs challenging. The pitch typically gets worse as the game goes on, favoring the Pacers more. The last time when India went there, India defeated England by 157 runs. Rohit Sharma scored a beautiful 124, and Rishabh and Shardul scored impressive fifties. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="kennington-oval-stats-and-records"><strong><strong>KENNINGTON OVAL </strong>Stats and Records</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="test-matches"><strong>Test Matches</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Total matches:</strong> 105</p>



<p><strong>Matches won by batting first:</strong>?38</p>



<p><strong>Matches won bowling first:</strong> 29</p>



<p><strong>Average 1st Inns scores: </strong>343</p>



<p><strong>Average 2nd Inns scores:</strong>?304</p>



<p><strong>Average 3rd Inns scores:</strong> 238</p>



<p><strong>Average 4th Inns scores: </strong>156</p>



<p><strong>Highest team total:</strong> 903/7 (335.2 Ov) by ENG vs AUS on August 1938</p>



<p><strong>Lowest team total:</strong> 44/10 (26 Ov) by AUS vs ENG on August 1896</p>



<p><strong>Highest Individual score:</strong> 364 by Sir Leonard Hutton Vs Aus in 1938</p>



<p><strong>Best Bowling figures: </strong>Jim Laker (19 wickets 37/9 1st inning &amp; 53/10 2nd inning vs Aus in 1956)?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="odi-matches"><strong>ODI Matches</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Total matches:</strong> 75</p>



<p><strong>Matches won by batting first: </strong>30</p>



<p><strong>Matches won bowling first: </strong>42 (3 Matches with No result)</p>



<p><strong>Average 1st Inns scores: </strong>246</p>



<p><strong>Highest team total:</strong> 398/5 by New Zealand vs England on 12/06/2015</p>



<p><strong>Lowest team total:</strong> 103 by England Vs South Africa on 22/05/1999</p>



<p><strong>Highest total chased: </strong>322/3 Sri Lanka Vs India on 08/06/2017</p>



<p><strong>Highest Individual score: </strong>176* E. Lewis Vs England on 27/09/2017</p>



<p><strong>Best Bowling figures:</strong> 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah Vs England on 12/07/2022</p>



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WTC Final 2023 IND vs AUS Venue Test, ODI Stats and Records | ICC WTC 2023

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<p><strong>Australia vs India: </strong>India and Australia are playing in the World Test Championship 2023 championship game at the Neutral Oval Stadium. The Australian team scored 469 runs in the first innings after India's skipper Rohit Sharma choose to bowl first after winning the toss.</p>



<p>The start of the Indian team, which came to bat after 469 runs in the very first innings of the Australian team, was not special. Captain Rohit Sharma scored only 15 runs, IPL's most promising player Shubham Gill 13 runs, Test cricket expert Cheteshwar Pujara scored only 14 runs and Indian team's ex-captain Virat Kohli could score only 14 runs.</p>



<p>Where all the fans felt that the Indian team would not be able to score even 200 runs, Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur did wonders in front of the same bowling attack. So far there has been a partnership of 108 runs between these two batsmen. The best part is that this 108 came in just 133 balls.</p>



<p>Ajinkya Rahane, returning to international cricket after 18 months, is unbeaten on 89 runs with the help of 11 fours and a six in balls. At the same time, Shardul Thakur is also batting on 36 runs in 83 balls with four fours. At the time of writing this article, the Indian team's score is 260 runs for the loss of six wickets in 60 overs. The Indian team is still 209 runs behind the first innings score of the Australian team.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Indian Team Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>BATTING</strong></td><td><strong>R</strong></td><td><strong>B</strong></td><td><strong>4s</strong></td><td><strong>6s</strong></td><td><strong>SR</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma (c)</td><td><strong>15</strong></td><td>26</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>57.69</td></tr><tr><td>Shubman Gill&nbsp;</td><td><strong>13</strong></td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>86.66</td></tr><tr><td>Cheteshwar Pujara&nbsp;</td><td><strong>14</strong></td><td>25</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>56.00</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli&nbsp;</td><td><strong>14</strong></td><td>31</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>45.16</td></tr><tr><td>Ajinkya Rahane*</td><td><strong>89</strong></td><td>122</td><td>11</td><td>1</td><td>72.95</td></tr><tr><td>Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;</td><td><strong>48</strong></td><td>51</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>94.11</td></tr><tr><td>Srikar Bharat&nbsp;</td><td><strong>5</strong></td><td>15</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>Shardul Thakur*</td><td><strong>36</strong></td><td>83</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>43.37</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Australia vs India Playing 11</h2>



<p><strong>Australia: </strong>Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland</p>



<p><strong>India:</strong> Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj</p>

Australia vs India: The Indian team is in a solid position because of Rahane and Thakur's 100 Run Partnership

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<p><span>Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series. He said that he had no empathy for the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for not winning the game despite giving his best.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the main reasons why the team has been putting in a great fight in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier fast bowler has given his best with the ball, and the same was the case in the Melbourne Test.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah yet again single-handedly carried the bowling lineup of the team. He hardly got any support from others as he was seen bowling his heart out. Since there was no support from others, he had to bowl again and again which took a lot out of him.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in the first innings and then followed it with five wickets in the second innings. His exceptional effort with the ball was the massive reason behind India making a comeback in the match giving them a chance to draw and even win the match.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled 53 overs in the match, unfortunately ended on the losing side as Australia won the game by the massive margin of 184 runs. With this win, they took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with one game to go.</span></p>
<h2><span>"Empathy? Not too much, no - Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah</span></h2>
<p><span>Pat Cummins was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is the most influential Indian player. He claimed that the fast bowler has been troubling them a lot in the series and is a big threat to them. Speaking to reporters, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>"Yeah, he's, you know, obviously a really good bowler in great form. You know, he's been their most influential player. He's made it difficult for us at times. You know, I thought all their bowlers bowled really well yesterday.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"Again, I don't think the pitch was doing too much, but they made it really tough for us and toiled hard. So I thought, yeah, they all bowled quite well. You know, he, in particular, poses the biggest threat."</span></p>
<p><span>Pat Cummins was also asked by one of the reporters if he feels empathy for Jasprit Bumrah losing after such a game. Replying to this, he said: "Empathy? Not too much, no."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah notably is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier Indian pacer has picked 30 wickets in the series and would want to add more to his tally.</span></p>
<p><span>Read Also: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-lost-the-boxing-day-test-at-the-melbourne-cricket-stadium-by-184-runs-australia-took-a-2-1-lead-in-the-series-/">India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the series.</a></p>

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series

Pat Cummins makes fun of Jasprit Bumrah, says he has no...

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<p><span>India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins. He said he didn't know what to make of it but also subtly blamed umpires for not deciding in their favour. </span></p>
<p><span>Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia. The batter was literally holding the fort for India, and until he was batting, it also seemed that the Rohit Sharma-led side would draw the game and head into the last match with a score of 2-1. </span></p>
<p><span>But in what was a turning point of the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged a controversial dismissal. This was because third umpire Sharfuddoula didn't consult the technology and gave the verdict based on the visible evidence that he saw after multiple replays being played. </span></p>
<p><span>Pat Cummins bowled a short ball on the leg stump, to which Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to play a pull shot. The ball took the glove and was grabbed by Alex Carey, but the on-field umpire didn't raise his finger. Upon taking the DRS, the Australia team was pretty confident about the batter hitting the ball. </span><span></span></p>
<p><span>As the replays were being played, there seemed a deflection and after seeing replays three to four times, the umpire was convinced and then finally decided to check the ultra Edge. What caught the attention of many was when the RTS showed up, there wasn't any spike there. </span><span></span></p>
<p><span>This invited huge controversy as even Yashasvi Jaiswal didn't look okay with the dismissal, he was seen having a conversation with the umpire. It also invited a lot of debate with many fans and experts sharing their take on the same. </span></p>
<h2><span>I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything - Rohit Sharma on on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal </span></h2>
<p><span>Captain Rohit Sharma also shared his verdict on the same and pointed out the same thing related to technology not showing the spike. He was left confused about how umpires want to use the technology. </span></p>
<p><span>The skipper also was upset with things not going their way in the last few years related to technology. While talking about the same, he explained: </span><span></span></p>
<p><span>"Look, I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything. With the naked eye, it seemed that he did touch something. I don't know how the umpires want to use the technology, but in all fairness, he did touch the ball. But again, it's about the technology, which we all know is not 100 per cent." </span></p>
<p><span>"Like I said, we don't want to look too much into that. It's just that we are more often than not falling on the wrong side of it. It has been happening since India. I think we have been a little unfortunate."</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-five-highest-totals-chased-down-by-india-in-test-cricket-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top five highest totals chased down by India in Test cricket </a></span></p>
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India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins.

"Don't know how the umpires..." Rohit Sharma delivers bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal

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<p>IND vs AUS: Team India need to sit back and look at what they missed in the Boxing Day Test that they let the game slip away. They had the game under control when Australia was 90/6 in the second innings with a lead of around 200 runs. But eventually, the hosts played better cricket than India.</p>
<p>They won the fourth IND vs AUS test by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. With this, Australia inches closer to winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a wait of ten years and are also a frontrunner to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.</p>
<p>India, on the other hand, will have everything on the line when they step on the field for the fifth test at the SCG. That final test will begin on January 03, 2025. India need this win anyhow. Hence, we will talk here about three crucial changes India need to make to win the fifth test.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS: Three crucial things India need to do to win the fifth and final Test at the SCG</h2>
<p><strong>1. Rohit Sharma should be dropped</strong></p>
<p>Rohit Sharma has been going through a horrid run with the bat. The last couple of months has been horrible for the Indian captain. He has managed only 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a poor average of 10.93. Shubman Gill had to be left out from the fourth test.</p>
<p>Despite his poor form, he is still part of the playing XI and taking up a spot of a deserving player. India won the first test when he was not available under Jasprit Bumrah. Hence, India should drop Rohit and bring Gill back and let Bumrah to lead the side.</p>
<p><strong>2. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open</strong></p>
<p>The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul has been pretty decent for India in this series. Both have complemented each other and played well along. Rohit opened in the third test, and India had opening stands of 8 and 25 in two innings.</p>
<p>India need a good start from their openers because losing early wickets exposes other batters against the new ball, which is very hard to face this series. Hence, with Rohit getting dropped, let Jaiswal and Rahul open.</p>
<p><strong>3. Make necessary changes to bowling unit</strong></p>
<p>It will not be wrong to say that Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone warrior for India throughout the series. 30 wickets in four tests at an average of 12.83 is unmatchable. But he has not had support from other fast bowlers. Mohammed Siraj has taken 16 wickets at 31.44, and Akashdeep has 5 wickets at an average of 54.</p>
<p>So, it is time for a change. It is time for India to go with fresh legs and pick Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana for the last IND vs AUS test. Both are tall bowlers and quicker in pace. Adding to that, India should stick to two spinners, as the surface at SCG has more help for spinners than other Australian surfaces.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/struggling-rohit-sharma-registers-an-all-time-embarrassing-record-with-his-dismal-performance-at-the-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG</a></p>

Australia are leading by 2-1, and the fifth and final test will begin on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India need to win to retain the BGT trophy.

3 changes India must make to win the SCG Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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<p><span>India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia. The Boxing-day Test match between the teams took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli was expected to play a major role for India in the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This was because, after his century, he looked torrid with the bat with balls outside off stump, bringing his downfall in the Australian conditions.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>In the first innings of the MCG Test, Virat Kohli looked very solid with the bat, and it seemed that he had found the solution to the balls outside off. The batter didn't deal with the balls in that channel, but his patience didn't last long as he ultimately poked at the ball, which was in the same area bowled by Scott Boland.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>In the second innings, Virat Kohli was expected to bring the Indian innings on track after the team lost Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul early on in the innings. However, this wasn't the case. The batter was back in the hut with the ball outside off yet again, bringing in the downfall.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery around the fifth stump, and this lit Virat Kohli's eyes as he went for the big drive. The ball caught the outside edge of his bat and was caught by Usman Khawaja in the slips as the batter had to take the long walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs.</span></p>
<h2><span>The King is dead, King Bumrah has taken the mantle now - Simon Katich </span></h2>
<p><span>As Virat Kohli failed to make an impact in the second innings at MCG, Simon Katich fumed at the batter and said that the King is dead. The premier batter was dethroned from his title, with former Australia cricketer naming Jasprit Bumrah the new King. Speaking while doing commentary, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>"The King is dead. He trudges off. King Bumrah has taken the mantle now. Kohli looks dejected with himself. That was a big knock for him. He has come up short. Australia will be very, very happy with the situation they find themselves in."</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Virat Kohli, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has managed just 61 runs in other matches. Overall, in 2024, he has only scored 417 runs this year at an average of 24.52. </span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-five-highest-totals-chased-down-by-india-in-test-cricket-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top five highest totals chased down by India in Test cricket </a></span></p>

India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia.

"The King is dead" - Virat Kohli destroyed as new King of Cricket gets named

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<p>Team India fell to an embarrassing 184-runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match versus the Mighty Australians on the 30th of December, 2024. On the fifth day of the contest, a strange celebration of Australian player Travis Head was spotted, the video of which is going viral on various social-media platforms. The batting all-round executed this celebration after picking up the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. </p>
<h3><strong>Head's celebration has created controversey</strong></h3>
<p>In the final day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, Head helped the Aussies gain the advantage with this really good bowling display. He gave a massive blow to the Men in Blue by sending Rishabh Pant back to the pavilion who was looking settled out there in the middle. But, soon after dismissing the Indian wicket-keeper batsman, the celebration of the 31-year-old shocked the world of Cricket and Social Media users. </p>
<p>The kind of celebration which Head excecuted after taking the important wicket of Pant is not easy to understand. Some people believe that his celebration gestures were to show that Pant got caught in his trap, but many spectators were not happy with his celebration. Some called it indecent and unusual but the debate in the world of Cricket still continues regarding his way of celebrating. </p>
<h2><strong>The reason behind the controversial celebration of Travis Head</strong></h2>
<p>Following the dismissal of Pant, Head's way of celebrating didn't go down well with many Indian Fans. He put one of his fingers in a circular gesture of the other hand. This celebration took the Commentators and audience by surprise. </p>
<p><em><strong>James</strong><strong> Brayshaw, the Australian commentator explained the action of the elite Australian player and said, "After ending the Test-Match versus Sri Lanka with figures of 4-10 next to his name in 17 deliveries in 2022, he (Head) said that he had to put the digit on the ice. This was a reference to that and he said that I did it again and now I am putting it back on the ice".</strong></em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Video of his digit on the ice: <a href="https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1873597172471759073?t=JKhvpA_npLGeMo2VWq4Dog&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch here</a></strong></em></span></p>
<p>While Head's actions may seem controversial, his intentions were not negative and he didn't target Pant in any way at all. So it's highly unlikely that the ICC will punish him.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/struggling-rohit-sharma-registers-an-all-time-embarrassing-record-with-his-dismal-performance-at-the-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG</a></p>
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Travis Head of Australia celebrated in a controversial manner after getting the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant in the Boxing-Day Test-Match | Image: Getty Images

Travis Head's celebration after getting the wicket of Rishabh Pant has sparked a controversy among the world of Cricket

Travis Head at the risk of getting punished by the ICC due to his controversial Celebration in Melbourne

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<p>Rohit Sharma and his men have suffered their second defeat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia clinched a 184-run win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. With this win, they have taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series with one game to play.</p>
<p>Australia have a golden chance to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long wait and also qualify for the World Test Championship final. On the other hand, it has been a horrible last few months for Team India and Rohit Sharma. India were clean swept for the first time in history by New Zealand.</p>
<p>They lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Apart from that, the form of the Indian captain is another big talking point among the former cricketers and fans. Rohit once again failed in the second innings at MCG and got out for nine runs off 40 balls. He never looked in control and lost the game.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma achieves an unwanted record with another failure in ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
<p>India had a target of 340 runs to win. But the top order failed once again. Rohit got out to the Australian captain Pat Cummins yet again. It was the 8th time that Cummins dismissed the Indian captain in Tests. Rohit scored only nine runs. With this, he has only scored 31 runs in five innings across three tests he has played on this tour.</p>
<p>He has scored runs at a dismal average of 6.20 with a high score of 10 runs. Rohit has now recorded the lowest batting average by a visiting captain on Australian soil. His average of 6.20 is the lowest of all time since the game has started. Earlier, former West Indian captain Courtney Walsh held this record with an average of 7.75 during the 1996-97 tour.</p>
<p>Rohit's form has come under scrutiny as the MCG loss has demolished India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. The Indian captain has struggled to get to even double figures. He has only scored 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a below-par average of 10.93. Overall, he has scored 619 test runs in 2024 at an average of 24.76.</p>
<p>India needed to win this test, and they were in a good position at one point. But now, their qualification depends on Sri Lanka when they host Australia for two tests. But before, India need to win the fifth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. </p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-lost-the-boxing-day-test-at-the-melbourne-cricket-stadium-by-184-runs-australia-took-a-2-1-lead-in-the-series-/">India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the seri</a>es</p>

Rohit Sharma got out after scoring 9 runs off 40 balls in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.

Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG

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<p>Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India managed to lift the T20 World Cup for the 2nd time ever in their history as they secured a nail-biting win versus South Africa in the final and left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh played a key role in helping his team lift the trophy. </p>
<p>Arshdeep finished the tournament as the joint-highest wicket taker alongside Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi (17 wickets) and his exceptional performances in the shortest format of the game in 2024 have been rewarded as the pacer has been nominated in ICC's Men's T20 International Player of the year award. Alongside the 25-year-old, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe and Travis Head of Australia have also been nominated. </p>
<h3><strong>The performance of Arshdeep Singh in 2024</strong></h3>
<p>The performance of Arshdeep Singh with the ball in 2024 has been phenomenal. In 18 matches, the 25-year-old has managed to dismiss 36 batters at an exceptional average of 13.5. With these statistics, he finished the year of 2024 as the joint-highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.</p>
<p>Earlier in the year 2022, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 37 wickets. This is the second best performance of an Indian fast bowler in T20 Internationals in a calendar year. Now Arshdeep Singh has become number two in this list.</p>
<h2><strong>Smriti Mandhana is also in the race of winning the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year</strong></h2>
<p>Apart from Arshdeep, Indian Women's Cricket Team's elite batter Smriti Mandhana is also a part of the race of winning the ICC award. Her exceptional performances with the bat in the 50 over format meant that her name has also been nominated in the list of 'ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award'. </p>
<p>She will be locking horns for this award versus Annabel Sutherland of Australia and South African captain Laura Wolvaardt. It will be interesting to see which player will be given the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award.Mandhana is anticipated to be the favorite to win the award.</p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-team-india-still-qualify-for-the-wtc-final-despite-suffering-a-defeat-in-melbourne-versus-australia-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?</a></p>

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates their T20 World Cup 2024 win in Mumbai's Marine Drive | Image: BCCI

Left Arm pacer Arshdeep Singh of Team India has been nominated for ICC Men's T20 Player of the year award and he's regarded as the favorite to win the award

Arshdeep Singh of India the favorite to win ICC's Men's T20 Player of the year award

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, suffered a humiliating 184 runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match and after this defeat, their road to qualifying for the 2023-25 WTC Final has become even more difficult. In this article, we will find out how the Men in Blue can still qualify for the WTC final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne</p>
<p>Let us tell you that Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already booked their ticket for the 2023-25 WTC Final in Lord's. The Indian Team are competing with the Mighty Australians to secure the second vacant final spot. While the Men in Blue are currently sitting at the third position in the overall WTC standings following their defeat in Melbourne, the Kangaroos on the other hand have occupied the second spot. </p>
<h2><strong>How can the Indian Team qualify for the WTC Final after suffering a defeat in the Melbourne Test-Match?</strong></h2>
<p>Following their defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, the first thing which the Indian team needs to do is defeat the Mighty Australians by any means possible in the fifth and highly important Test-Match in Sydney of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The Sydney Test-Match is going to be the Rohit Sharma-led team's final fixture of the current WTC cycle which makes it mandatory for them to secure a victory there. </p>
<p>If they suffer a defeat in the Sydney Test-Match, then all of their hopes of qualifying for the final will get crushed. Securing a win in the final BGT Test will allow Rohit Sharma and his men to snatch the second position away from the Kangaroos in the overall standings. </p>
<p>This will only be possible though if the Pat Cummins-led team lose the two-match Test-Series versus Sri Lanka by a margin of 1-0 or 2-0. If the Kangaroos lose the Sydney Test but end up winning the Test-Series versus the Sri Lankans by a margin of 2-0, then in this situation, the Men in Blue will get eliminated from the race of the final. </p>
<h2><strong>The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time</strong></h2>
<p>The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time ever in their Cricketing history and they will be looking to go all out in search of their first ever ICC Trophy. The Final of the previous edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) was played between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India where the the Kangaroos managed to reign supreme. The Final of the Inaugural edition of the event took place between New Zealand and the Indians in 2021 where the Kane Williamson-led team crossed the finish line successfully.</p>
<p><strong></strong>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-rohit-thank-you-for-your-service-massive-statement-comes-on-india-retirement-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Rohit, thank you for your service' - Massive statement comes on India retirement</a></p>

Australia celebrate after dismissing the final Indian batter in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test | Image: ICC

The Indian Team suffered a humiliating defeat in the Boxing-Day Test and this defeat has made their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2023-25 cycle Final even harder.

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?

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<p><span>The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium ended with a dominating win for the hosts. After having a wicketless second session prior to the tea break on Day 5, India came back strong to take seven wickets in the final session.</span></p>
<p>The Indian batting line-up once again struggled against the disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for just 155 runs in the second innings. As a result, Australia have bagged a win by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.</p>
<p>This win has certainly boosted Australia's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after more than a decade and also booking a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. India had their chances, and they would have liked a win, but their performance with the bat was one key reason that they had to surrender once again.</p>
<h2>WTC 2023-25 Final: Australia firm their grip on the remaining place in the World Test Championship final with the MCG win</h2>
<p>It was India's fifth loss in the last seven tests, which has put them on the verge of being eliminated from the race to the World Test Championship final. And now, the loss at the Boxing Day Test has hurt their chances to qualify to a big extent. South Africa have already made it to the final after winning the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion.</p>
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<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Played</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Won</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Lost</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Draw</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Ded</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>Points</strong></td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><strong>PCT</strong></td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">South Africa (Q)</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">88</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">66.67</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Australia</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">16</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">118</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">61.46</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">18</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">52.78</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">14</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">81</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">46.21</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">60</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45.45</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">England</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">43.18</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">12</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">31.25</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">40</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30.30</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">32</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>They are at the top of the WTC table with 66.67 PCT. The race is between Australia and India for the second spot. However, the loss at MCG has decreased India's chances more. Australia are second on the WTC table with 61.45 PCT, and India are placed third with 53.27 PCT now.</p>
<div dir="auto">The fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground has now become a must-win clash for Rohit Sharma and his men. They need to win that game to draw the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also to keep their hopes alive for the WTC final. But if India win that game, they also need to hope that Sri Lanka can beat Australia in the upcoming home test series.</div>
<div dir="auto">Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/top-five-highest-totals-chased-down-by-india-in-test-cricket-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top five highest totals chased down by India in Test cricket </a></div>

India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the series.

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<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series. The World Cup-winning skipper, who was largely praised earlier in 2024 for having led the Indian side to a World Cup final and then winning a T20 World Cup, has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The Indian batter has been under the radar since India’s 3-0 loss at home against New Zealand. The disappointing series has also raised discussions about the team’s overall batting depth and approach, placing additional scrutiny on his role within the squad.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma"><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></a> skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah stepped up as the stand-in captain in his absence and led the team to an impressive victory. Bumrah’s leadership was widely praised, as ever since then, India has failed to put on a promising show in any of the matches that followed.</span></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span>3 reasons why Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket</span></h2>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Is it time for Rohit Sharma to drop the curtains on his glorious career? (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><span>1: Inconsistent Performances</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The legendary Indian opener, who has had a decorated career in limited-overs cricket, has never been equally promising while facing the red ball. However, the ongoing WTC marked some solid test performances from Rohit initially under home conditions as he turned into one of India’s leading run-getters before facing a serious dip in form. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Though Sharma has been a consistent performer, mostly at home, he has often failed to perform in the SENA countries against top-quality bowling attacks. However, as of now, his inconsistency seems to be severely affecting the team’s overall performance in vital matches. </span></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><span>2: No impact in the leadership role in Tests</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Though Rohit Sharma remains only the third Indian skipper to have won an ICC trophy with the side and his captaincy has received widespread recognition in the limited overs format, he has not had an impact in the longest format of the game. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Sharma has often looked baffled and clueless over decisions to be made when it came to tactical presence for the longest format of the game, and possibly letting go of the role might help him focus on limited-overs cricket and the team to explore other players in a leadership role. </span></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><span>3: Opportunities for Emerging Players</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Undoubtedly, India is one of the biggest powerhouse nations for cricketing talent, and letting go of a player like Rohit Sharma who is in his lows after having relished his decade-long career would only open new doors for such talented players to come in and portray their dominance in the longest format while representing India at the international front.</span></p>
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Skipper under scrutiny - Reasons Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket (Image Credit: X)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny