With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 fanfare being over, India now move on to the next task in hand, which happens to be the World Test Championship (WTC) Final from June 7 against Australia in England.

WTC Final: Sunil Gavaskar backs this EXPERIENCED India batsman to come good in England

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won their fifth IPL title after an emphatic five-wicket win in the IPL 2023 final versus defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in the wee hours of Tuesday (May 30) in Ahmedabad.

'We got rid of...': CSK coach Stephen Fleming on Ajinkya Rahane's magnificent run in IPL 2023

With each passing day, the excitement around the World Test Championship Final between India and Australia is rising. While fans, commentators, and everyone else have their predicted XIs ready for the one-off Test, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has also shared his take on an important selection call for India – who should they go ahead with, Ravi Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja?

WTC Final: Should India play both Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja? Ex-Aussie captain shares his take

Who knows about a comeback better than Dinesh Karthik? Having returned to the white-ball setup twice following a dismal run on the international stage, Karthik has vouched for Ajinkya Rahane – who, after getting dropped from the Test side in 2021, has been picked up for the World Test Championship Final, starting June 7th at the Oval in London.

WTC Final: Karthik backs Rahane to turn heads against Australia, claims coming 8-9 months are crucial for him

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed the selection of Ajinkya Rahane in India’s potential Playing XI in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) where they will take on Australia.

WTC 2023 Final: Ravi Shastri backs Ajinkya Rahane's selection for one-off contest, says he's earned his place

Chennai Super Kings batter Ajinkya Rahane has taken everybody by surprise in the Indian Premier League 2023. His resurgence has, in part, led to his comeback in the Indian Test team as well, from which he had been dropped.

Explained: How Ajinkya Rahane rediscovered himself with CSK in IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings batter Ajinkya Rahane has taken everybody by surprise in the Indian Premier League 2023. His resurgence has, in part, led to his comeback in the Indian Test team as well from which he was dropped.

IPL 2023 Ajinkya Rahane matches runs strike rate sixes and fours

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Lalit Yadav took a screamer to dismiss Chennai Super Kings' Ajinkya Rahane in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chepauk. Bowling the 12th over of the innings, Lalit bowled a fuller ball, to which Rahane stepped out premeditatedly and hit down the ground towards the non-striker Shivam Dube.

IPL 2023: DC's Lalit Yadav takes SENSATIONAL one-handed catch to dismiss CSK's Ajinkya Rahane - WATCH

Ajinkya Rahane has revived his T20 career by featuring for the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2023. In seven games, Rahane has amassed 224 runs at a strike rate of 189.

IPL 2023: 'Would love to see him in India's ODI WC squad': Sreesanth calls for CSK's star batter inclusion

Like all good things come to an end, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s tenure as a Chennai Super Kings captain and player will meet a similar fate too. But when? Well, no one really knows, especially with MS, who is not vocal about his plans going ahead.

EXPLAINED - Ben Stokes or Ajinkya Rahane? Who succeeds MS Dhoni as CSK captain after his IPL retirement

Ajinkya Rahane’s selection in the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final might have come as a surprise for many, but the experienced former India vice-captain against the odds made it to the squad.

BCCI consulted MS Dhoni for Ajinkya Rahane's selection in WTC final squad- Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the World Test Championship Final to be played against Australia in England from June 7, 2023.

WTC Final, 2023: BCCI announces squad, Ajinkya Rahane makes a comeback

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's 15-man squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final versus Australia, which will be held next month at The Oval, London.

Ajinkya Rahane has monk-like attitude, good call to pick him for WTC final: Former India chief selector

Ajinkya Rahane is recalled to the India squad for the World Test Championship Final against Australia. Suryakumar Yadav misses out while KL Rahul is retained. Is Rahane's selection justified?

Ajinkya Rahane returns to India squad for WTC final | WION Sports Extra

Ajinkya Rahane’s unbelievable 71 from 29 balls and fifties from the left-handed pair of Devon Conway and Shivam Dube in the first innings helped CSK post the biggest-ever total (235 for four) at the Eden Gardens in IPL.

IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane masterclass stuns KKR as CSK win by 49 runs, maintain winning streak

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ajinkya Rahane has turned heads with his form this season. On Sunday against KKR, Rahane tore apart Kolkata bowling as he smashed 71 not out off just 29 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.

IPL 2023: 'Best yet to come,' says CSK's Ajinkya Rahane after 29-ball 71 against KKR

KL Rahul has come under scrutiny following his unimpressive knocks in IPL 2023, more so for not showing intent and playing at a strike rate, which is questionable for an opener in this format.

IPL 2023: After Venkatesh Prasad, another ex-seamer bashes KL Rahul for not showing intent, praises Rahane

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is churning out nail-biting contests with each passing day. The ongoing season has already become a hit and is on course for more success before its conclusion on May 28.

Explained: Why Team India may turn back to Ajinkya Rahane for WTC final

Ajinkya Rahane debuted for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Yellow Army's face-off versus Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 12 of the IPL 2023 edition, on April 08.

'If it comes to carrying water or helping out someone, he's such a team man': Ravi Shastri hails CSK batter

Chennai Super Kings drubbed aside Mumbai Indians at Wankhede by seven wickets on Saturday, April 8 for the second win of the season. For CSK, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane were the stars with bowl and bat respectively as Chennai chased the target of 158 runs in just 18.

IPL 2023: CSK stars Jadeja and Rahane REVEAL secrets behind impactful performance vs MI - WATCH

Mumbai’s Ajinkya Rahane did it for his new IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, as his fastest fifty of this season in 19 balls helped the touring CSK chase down 158 with seven wickets in hand.

IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane deliver for CSK in Wankhede as Chennai beat Mumbai by 7 wickets

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction hogged the limelight on Friday (December 23). After much hullabaloo, the auction proceedings kicked off in Kochi, with the city hosting it for the first time ever, and saw some big names acquire whopping deals.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL Auction 2023 complete players' list, full CSK Squad

While India’s T20I captain Hardik Pandya and opening batsman Shubman Gill could be promoted in the BCCI’s annual central contract list, veteran seamer Ishant Sharma and batter Ajinkya Rahane could lose their spots.

BCCI’s Central Contract 2022/23: Shubman Gill to be promoted; Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma could face axe

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released as many as sixteen players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini-auction next month. KKR have let go of the likes of Pat Cummins, Sam Billings, Shivam Mavi, and Alex Hales among others after completing three trades during the trading window.

KKR release Pat Cummins, Alex Hales and 14 others ahead of IPL 2023 auction; check complete list

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