<p>Australia’s Mitchell Starc has urged India to be ready for a big total to chase in the fourth innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Aussies currently leading by 296 runs will look to extend their lead by a significant margin on Day 4 while Starc insisted they have no plans of declaration and India should be ready to chase a big total. As things stand, the Aussies will resume Day 4 of the WTC final at 123/4 and have gained a healthy lead to set an interesting final couple of days of the contest.</p>

<h2><strong>No plans of deceleration</strong></h2>

<p>"I haven't spoken to Pat (captain Pat Cummins) yet, so I don't know and it's not my decision, but I think we will keep batting for now," Starc said to ICC’s channel.</p>

<p>The Indian team was bowled out for 296 runs in their first innings which saw the Aussies take a 173-run lead in the first innings. While things haven’t gone according to plan in the second innings, they will still look to stay on the front foot as India will have to chase a total in excess of 300.</p>

<p>"We have still got two days to play. The weather's been good and I think it's warmer tomorrow. Hopefully, the pitch starts playing a few more tricks but as far as I know it, we are still going to be batting tomorrow.</p>

<p>Starc will then have to play another crucial role with the ball as they try to win the WTC final and clinch another ICC trophy. As things stand, they sit in the driving seat with a potential chance of completing the set of International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies. They have won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and the T20 World Cup. If they do win the WTC final they will become the first nation to win all the ICC trophies and complete a unique Grand Slam.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in Australia’s second innings?</strong></h2>

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Australia’s Mitchell Starc has urged India to be ready for a big total to chase in the fourth innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Aussies currently leading by 296 runs will look to extend their lead by a significant margin on Day 4 while Starc insisted they have no plans of declaration and India should be ready to chase a big total.

Australia’s Mitchell Starc has urged India to be ready for a big total to chase in the fourth innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Aussies currently leading by 296 runs will look to extend their lead by a significant margin on Day 4 while Starc insisted they have no plans of declaration and India should be ready to chase a big total. As things stand, the Aussies will resume Day 4 of the WTC final at 123/4 and have gained a healthy lead to set an interesting final couple of days of the contest. No plans of deceleration "I haven't spoken to Pat (captain Pat Cummins) yet, so I don't know and it's not my decision, but I think we will keep batting for now," Starc said to ICC’s channel. The Indian team was bowled out for 296 runs in their first innings which saw the Aussies take a 173-run lead in the first innings. While things haven’t gone according to plan in the second innings, they will still look to stay on the front foot as India will have to chase a total in excess of 300. "We have still got two days to play. The weather's been good and I think it's warmer tomorrow. Hopefully, the pitch starts playing a few more tricks but as far as I know it, we are still going to be batting tomorrow. Starc will then have to play another crucial role with the ball as they try to win the WTC final and clinch another ICC trophy. As things stand, they sit in the driving seat with a potential chance of completing the set of International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies. They have won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and the T20 World Cup. If they do win the WTC final they will become the first nation to win all the ICC trophies and complete a unique Grand Slam. ALSO READ | WTC Final: Ricky Ponting explains where India went wrong with their bowling plan in first innings What happened in Australia’s second innings? Out to bat in the second innings, the Aussies did not have the best start and lost David Warner (1) in the fourth over as Mohammed Siraj was at full throttle. On the flip side, Umesh Yadav also struck to dismiss Usman Khawaja on 13 to put the Aussies on the back foot. However, the partnership between Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne would see Australia close to the 100-run mark. Smith was dismissed on 34 at 86/3 by Ravindra Jadeja. He was soon back in action and scalped Travis Head for 18. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Mitchell Starc warns India ahead of potential big total, says 'we will keep batting for now'

<p>Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has hailed the impact of Ajinkya Rahane after returning to the Indian team in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval. Rahane missed out on a hundred on Day 3 of the WTC final but helped India avoid the follow-on and thus kept his side in the hunt for glory. His fellow Mumbaikar, Manjrekar has applauded him for the impact after returning but says his sole innings can’t justify his tag as a crisis batter since there are two days and an innings to go in the match.</p>

<h2><strong>Rahane is not a crisis batter</strong></h2>

<p>“I don't think Ajinkya Rahane can be called a batter in crisis. There's another innings to go, the crisis has to be averted in a way that you either draw or win the game. But this innings, solely on the kind of odds... he's done brilliant,” Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>“To call him the player in crisis... he has played an odd innings, but the old Ajinkya Rahane would follow it with low scores. Who knows, the new Ajinkya Rahane could be the Test batter 2.0. Maybe, he can carry it in the second innings as well,” added Manjrekar.</p>

<p>Rahane had a pleasant outing in India’s first innings when they were struggling at 71/4 having lost Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma. He along with Ravindra Jadeja put up a 71-run knock for the fifth wicket on Day 2 while on Day 3 he and Shardul Thakur put up a 111-run stand for the seventh wicket which made sure India avoided follow-on in the first innings.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rahane misses out on Hundred</strong></h2>

<p>The 35-year-old was scalped in the second session of Day 3 where Cameron Green took a single-handed brilliant catch to send Rahane packing home on 89. In the meantime, he also completed 5000 runs in the Test format and looked in good nick. He bought up his fifty with a six on Day 2, having cleared his ambitions against the Aussie attack.</p>

<p>Rahane will now have a big role to play as India are expected to chase a big total in the final two days of the Test match. If he does end up winning the match for India, they will become the first nation to win all the International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies.</p>

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Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has hailed the impact of Ajinkya Rahane after returning to the Indian team in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval.

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has hailed the impact of Ajinkya Rahane after returning to the Indian team in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval. Rahane missed out on a hundred on Day 3 of the WTC final but helped India avoid the follow-on and thus kept his side in the hunt for glory. His fellow Mumbaikar, Manjrekar has applauded him for the impact after returning but says his sole innings can’t justify his tag as a crisis batter since there are two days and an innings to go in the match. Rahane is not a crisis batter “I don't think Ajinkya Rahane can be called a batter in crisis. There's another innings to go, the crisis has to be averted in a way that you either draw or win the game. But this innings, solely on the kind of odds... he's done brilliant,” Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo. “To call him the player in crisis... he has played an odd innings, but the old Ajinkya Rahane would follow it with low scores. Who knows, the new Ajinkya Rahane could be the Test batter 2.0. Maybe, he can carry it in the second innings as well,” added Manjrekar. Rahane had a pleasant outing in India’s first innings when they were struggling at 71/4 having lost Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rohit Sharma. He along with Ravindra Jadeja put up a 71-run knock for the fifth wicket on Day 2 while on Day 3 he and Shardul Thakur put up a 111-run stand for the seventh wicket which made sure India avoided follow-on in the first innings. ALSO READ | WTC Final: Ricky Ponting explains where India went wrong with their bowling plan in first innings Rahane misses out on Hundred The 35-year-old was scalped in the second session of Day 3 where Cameron Green took a single-handed brilliant catch to send Rahane packing home on 89. In the meantime, he also completed 5000 runs in the Test format and looked in good nick. He bought up his fifty with a six on Day 2, having cleared his ambitions against the Aussie attack. Rahane will now have a big role to play as India are expected to chase a big total in the final two days of the Test match. If he does end up winning the match for India, they will become the first nation to win all the International Cricket Council (ICC) trophies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Former India batter hails Ajinkya Rahane's impact but says, 'there's another innings to go'

<p>Australia have stamped their authority on the World Test Championship (WTC) final after they dominated Day 2 of the Oval Test with both bat and ball on Thursday, June 8. After getting bowled out for 469, their bowlers did the trick with the ball and limited India to 151/5, with top-order batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli already back in the pavilion. As things stand, India still trail by 318 runs in the first innings and need 118 runs to avoid follow-on.</p>

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<h2><strong>India's collapse with bat</strong></h2>

<p>After bowling out Australia, the Indian team needed a good start to stay in the hunt of the Aussies, but things did not go according to plan for Rohit Sharma’s team. India lost the skipper on 15 on the final ball of the sixth over. Soon India lost Shubman Gill as he missed judged the flight of the delivery and was scalped by Scott Boland on 13 in the very next over. At tea, India were 37/2 with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in the middle and trying to steer the team to a safe position.</p>

<p>However, in the post-lunch session, India lost both Pujara (14) and Kohli (14) as the situation went from bad to worse at 71/4.</p>

<h2><strong>Jadeja and Rahane hold firm for India</strong></h2>

<p>With wickets following at regular intervals new batters Ajinkya Rahane (unbeaten 29) and Ravindra Jadeja (48) steered India to the 100-run mark. Jadeja was aggressive of the two and scored 48 off just 51 deliveries, while Rahane held one end for the Indian side. Jadeja’s innings consisted of a six and seven fours. Both Rahane and Jadeja put in a 71-run stand for the fifth wicket before Nathan Lyon got the better of him.</p>

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<h2><strong>Smith scores 31st Test ton</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, Smith reached his 31st hundred for the Aussies in the Test format. The New South Wales batter leapfrogged Matthew Hayden for most Test hundreds while also bringing up his 43rd international ton. Only Steve Waugh (32) and Ricky Ponting (41) have reached the triple-figure mark on more occasions. Australia would later end their innings at 469 after they were bowled out by Indian bowlers.</p>

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Australia have stamped their authority on the World Test Championship (WTC) final after they dominated Day 2 of the Oval Test with both bat and ball on Thursday, June 8.

Australia have stamped their authority on the World Test Championship (WTC) final after they dominated Day 2 of the Oval Test with both bat and ball on Thursday, June 8. After getting bowled out for 469, their bowlers did the trick with the ball and limited India to 151/5, with top-order batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli already back in the pavilion. As things stand, India still trail by 318 runs in the first innings and need 118 runs to avoid follow-on. Stumps ⏲ Like the opening day, Day 2 of the Ultimate Test has belonged to the Aussies 💪 Follow the #WTC23 Final 👉 https://t.co/wJHUyVnX0r pic.twitter.com/3RRJJJh0Jo — ICC (@ICC) June 8, 2023 × India's collapse with bat After bowling out Australia, the Indian team needed a good start to stay in the hunt of the Aussies, but things did not go according to plan for Rohit Sharma’s team. India lost the skipper on 15 on the final ball of the sixth over. Soon India lost Shubman Gill as he missed judged the flight of the delivery and was scalped by Scott Boland on 13 in the very next over. At tea, India were 37/2 with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in the middle and trying to steer the team to a safe position. However, in the post-lunch session, India lost both Pujara (14) and Kohli (14) as the situation went from bad to worse at 71/4. Jadeja and Rahane hold firm for India With wickets following at regular intervals new batters Ajinkya Rahane (unbeaten 29) and Ravindra Jadeja (48) steered India to the 100-run mark. Jadeja was aggressive of the two and scored 48 off just 51 deliveries, while Rahane held one end for the Indian side. Jadeja’s innings consisted of a six and seven fours. Both Rahane and Jadeja put in a 71-run stand for the fifth wicket before Nathan Lyon got the better of him. ALSO READ | 'If it had been a question of money, I would have gone to Saudi Arabia' - Lionel Messi on joining Inter Miami Smith scores 31st Test ton Earlier in the day, Smith reached his 31st hundred for the Aussies in the Test format. The New South Wales batter leapfrogged Matthew Hayden for most Test hundreds while also bringing up his 43rd international ton. Only Steve Waugh (32) and Ricky Ponting (41) have reached the triple-figure mark on more occasions. Australia would later end their innings at 469 after they were bowled out by Indian bowlers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Aussies stamp authority at Oval as India's top order fails to deliver

<p>Australia have asserted dominance in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final as they lead by 296 runs at the Stumps on Day 3. A mixed day for India in terms of bat and ball, the Indians will look to restrict the Aussies to a low-scoring total in the second innings having ended at 123/4 on Day 3. India on the other hand, thanks to a well-made 89 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur’s 51-run knock avoided follow-on before getting bowled out for 296 in their first innings.</p>

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<h2><strong>India still in the contest</strong></h2>

<p>After starting the day at 151/5, the Indian team did not have the best start after they lost Srikar Bharat on 5 runs on the second ball of the day. However, then it was the Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur sow as they both stitched a partnership of 111 runs for the seventh wicket. Rahane departed soon after the start of the second session and scored 89 runs and bought his 26th Test fifty while he missed out on the hundred.</p>

<p>Shradul Thakur then took control of the Indian innings but did not get the required help at the other end. Shardul too bought his third consecutive fifty at the Oval, going level with Don Bradman and Steve Waugh in doing so. He was dismissed for 51 while India were bowled out for 296 runs. The partnership between the pair of Shardul and Rahane helped India avoid the follow-on and trailed by 173 runs in the first innings.</p>

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<h2><strong>Jadeja strikes with ball</strong></h2>

<p>Out to bat in the second innings, the Aussies did not have the best start and lost David Warner (1) in the fourth over as Mohammed Siraj was at full throttle. On the flip side, Umesh Yadav also struck to dismiss Usman Khawaja on 13 to put the Aussies on the back foot. However, the partnership between Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne would see Australia close to the 100-run mark. Smith was dismissed on 34 at 86/3 by Ravindra Jadeja. He was soon back in action and scalped Travis Head for 18.</p>

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Australia have asserted dominance in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final as they lead by 296 runs at the Stumps on Day 3. A mixed day for India in terms of bat and ball, the Indians will look to restrict the Aussies to a low-scoring total in the second innings having ended at 123/4 on Day 3.

Australia have asserted dominance in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final as they lead by 296 runs at the Stumps on Day 3. A mixed day for India in terms of bat and ball, the Indians will look to restrict the Aussies to a low-scoring total in the second innings having ended at 123/4 on Day 3. India on the other hand, thanks to a well-made 89 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur’s 51-run knock avoided follow-on before getting bowled out for 296 in their first innings. Australia are piling on a sizeable lead at The Oval to take a hold in the #WTC23 Final 💪#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/UspU0fDETC — ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2023 × India still in the contest After starting the day at 151/5, the Indian team did not have the best start after they lost Srikar Bharat on 5 runs on the second ball of the day. However, then it was the Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur sow as they both stitched a partnership of 111 runs for the seventh wicket. Rahane departed soon after the start of the second session and scored 89 runs and bought his 26th Test fifty while he missed out on the hundred. Shradul Thakur then took control of the Indian innings but did not get the required help at the other end. Shardul too bought his third consecutive fifty at the Oval, going level with Don Bradman and Steve Waugh in doing so. He was dismissed for 51 while India were bowled out for 296 runs. The partnership between the pair of Shardul and Rahane helped India avoid the follow-on and trailed by 173 runs in the first innings. ALSO READ | WTC Final: Ricky Ponting explains where India went wrong with their bowling plan in first innings Jadeja strikes with ball Out to bat in the second innings, the Aussies did not have the best start and lost David Warner (1) in the fourth over as Mohammed Siraj was at full throttle. On the flip side, Umesh Yadav also struck to dismiss Usman Khawaja on 13 to put the Aussies on the back foot. However, the partnership between Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne would see Australia close to the 100-run mark. Smith was dismissed on 34 at 86/3 by Ravindra Jadeja. He was soon back in action and scalped Travis Head for 18. The Aussies would then end the day at 123/4 and are leading by 296 runs which could give India a big headache if they extend the lead by 400 runs or more on Day 4. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Aussies take command at Oval despite Rahane's brilliance, lead by 296 runs in second innings

<p>India captain Rohit Sharma has cleared his intent on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as his side prepares to face Australia in the showdown clash starting on Wednesday, June 7. The clash taking place at the Oval Stadium in London will have huge bearings as Team India try to end their decade-long wait for an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy. This will be the first time Rohit takes charge of Team India in an away Test match having missed out on leading in the Edgbaston Test last year.</p>

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<p>“I've gotten the job to make sure that we take Indian cricket forward every time whoever it is, whether it's me or someone else, even the guys before, their role was to take Indian cricket forward and win as many games, as many championships as possible," he said on eve of the contest. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"For me also, it will be the same. I want to win games, I want to win championships. That is what you play for. And yeah, it will be nice to win some titles, win some extraordinary series,” Rohit added.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit all ready to end India’s ICC trophy drought</strong></h2>

<p>Going into Wednesday’s clash at the Oval, Rohit and Co will look to stamp their authority on the contest which could see them win an ICC trophy for the first time in a decade. India have not won an ICC trophy since their Champions Trophy success in June 2013 against England at Edgbaston.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"But having said that, I genuinely feel that we don't want to put too much pressure on ourselves by overthinking about these kinds of stuff. As captain, like I said, every captain wants to win championships, So I'll be no different. I also want to win the championship. And that's what the sport is all about, winning championships. So for me, it'll be nice if I can win one or two championships, as in when I decide to move on from this job. So it'll be nice. So we'll wait and see what happens,” Rohit further added.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the WTC final?</strong></h2>

<p>The WTC final will start on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013.</p>

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India captain Rohit Sharma has cleared his intent on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as his side prepares to face Australia in the showdown clash starting on Wednesday, June 7.

India captain Rohit Sharma has cleared his intent on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final as his side prepares to face Australia in the showdown clash starting on Wednesday, June 7. The clash taking place at the Oval Stadium in London will have huge bearings as Team India try to end their decade-long wait for an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy. This will be the first time Rohit takes charge of Team India in an away Test match having missed out on leading in the Edgbaston Test last year. What the two teams are playing for 🏆 Not long to go now for the #WTC23 Final to begin! #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/8EAI2fUaNX — BCCI (@BCCI) June 6, 2023 × Rohit and Co to go for glory “I've gotten the job to make sure that we take Indian cricket forward every time whoever it is, whether it's me or someone else, even the guys before, their role was to take Indian cricket forward and win as many games, as many championships as possible," he said on eve of the contest. "For me also, it will be the same. I want to win games, I want to win championships. That is what you play for. And yeah, it will be nice to win some titles, win some extraordinary series,” Rohit added. Rohit all ready to end India’s ICC trophy drought Going into Wednesday’s clash at the Oval, Rohit and Co will look to stamp their authority on the contest which could see them win an ICC trophy for the first time in a decade. India have not won an ICC trophy since their Champions Trophy success in June 2013 against England at Edgbaston. ALSO READ | Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup if hybrid model is rejected: Report "But having said that, I genuinely feel that we don't want to put too much pressure on ourselves by overthinking about these kinds of stuff. As captain, like I said, every captain wants to win championships, So I'll be no different. I also want to win the championship. And that's what the sport is all about, winning championships. So for me, it'll be nice if I can win one or two championships, as in when I decide to move on from this job. So it'll be nice. So we'll wait and see what happens,” Rohit further added. When is the WTC final? The WTC final will start on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Australia have roped in the services of former England coach Andy Flower on a consultancy basis on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Oval in London. The WTC final, which will start on Wednesday, June 7, will see Flower share the dressing room with Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and co while Andrew McDonald will continue his role as the head coach. Flower holds a good reputation for helping English Test cricket grow and helped England beat Australia three times in his five-year stint.</p>

<h2><strong>Flower in Aussie ranks</strong></h2>

<p>"[He brings] experience over here, first of all, and knows these conditions really well. Hopefully, he knows the opposition, so if he can give us one little bit of insight into playing in England that we haven't thought about then it's worth it,” Cummins said.</p>

<p>"I think Andrew [McDonald] has worked with him quite a bit, and you've seen us over the years bring in different people at different times. We're pretty lucky to have someone as experienced as Andy."</p>

<p>Flower’s inclusion in the Australian team will come as a huge boost for them, having helped England win the Ashes in 2009, 2010-11, and 2013. The 2010-11 Ashes win was the last time the holy grail was won away from home. Flower was the man at the helm for the English side on that occasion. He parted ways with England after the 2013-14 Ashes when England lost 0-5.</p>

<p>It is also interesting to know that Flower is still contracted to English Cricket Board, having led Trent Rockets to the Hundred title in 2022. Unlike other domestic leagues in the world, the franchises in England are governed by the central board and have therefore kept Flower in their payroll.</p>

<p>Flower’s experience could also come as a vital tool for Australia in the WTC final where India and Australia will meet on Wednesday. Knowing English conditions can give an added advantage to Australia while India are struggling with injuries.</p>

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Australia have roped in the services of former England coach Andy Flower on a consultancy basis on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Oval in London.

Australia have roped in the services of former England coach Andy Flower on a consultancy basis on the eve of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Oval in London. The WTC final, which will start on Wednesday, June 7, will see Flower share the dressing room with Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and co while Andrew McDonald will continue his role as the head coach. Flower holds a good reputation for helping English Test cricket grow and helped England beat Australia three times in his five-year stint. Flower in Aussie ranks "[He brings] experience over here, first of all, and knows these conditions really well. Hopefully, he knows the opposition, so if he can give us one little bit of insight into playing in England that we haven't thought about then it's worth it,” Cummins said. "I think Andrew [McDonald] has worked with him quite a bit, and you've seen us over the years bring in different people at different times. We're pretty lucky to have someone as experienced as Andy." Flower’s inclusion in the Australian team will come as a huge boost for them, having helped England win the Ashes in 2009, 2010-11, and 2013. The 2010-11 Ashes win was the last time the holy grail was won away from home. Flower was the man at the helm for the English side on that occasion. He parted ways with England after the 2013-14 Ashes when England lost 0-5. It is also interesting to know that Flower is still contracted to English Cricket Board, having led Trent Rockets to the Hundred title in 2022. Unlike other domestic leagues in the world, the franchises in England are governed by the central board and have therefore kept Flower in their payroll. Flower’s experience could also come as a vital tool for Australia in the WTC final where India and Australia will meet on Wednesday. Knowing English conditions can give an added advantage to Australia while India are struggling with injuries. ALSO READ | Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup if hybrid model is rejected: Report When is the WTC final? The WTC final will start on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Australia rope in Andy Flower as consultant ahead of crucial India and England showdowns

<p>Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer. Khawaja and Warner, part of the Aussie squad to face India and England will be key to their success Australia bid to win the WTC in their first final. According to Khawaja, Warner has been in good nick and should continue from where he left off in the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<h2><strong>Khawaja backs Warner</strong></h2>

<p>"I have seen him (Warner) bat in the last couple of days and, I don't want to jinx him, but he is looking good," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ICC.</p>

<p>The duo has been practicing together in the nets as they prepare for the WTC showdown against India at the Oval before they play in the Ashes against England. Warner has not enjoyed the best of forms in recent periods as his Boxing Day ton against South Africa remains the only time he has crossed the triple-figure mark in the red-ball format in the last three years.</p>

<p>"This is probably the best I have seen him look in the nets for a while. That doesn't always correlate to runs, but if we are any chance of Davey Warner scoring runs this could be it. He always plays his best when his back is against the wall too," added Khawaja.</p>

<h2><strong>Future hangs in the balance</strong></h2>

<p>Now 36,&nbsp;Warner will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future.</p>

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<p>"We saw when he scored a double century in his 100th game when everyone was writing him off and telling him he was done and it was his last game and he went out and gets 200. You never write off a great player, so I am expecting runs," said Khawaja.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes:</strong></h2>

<p>Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.</p>

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Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer.

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer. Khawaja and Warner, part of the Aussie squad to face India and England will be key to their success Australia bid to win the WTC in their first final. According to Khawaja, Warner has been in good nick and should continue from where he left off in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Khawaja backs Warner "I have seen him (Warner) bat in the last couple of days and, I don't want to jinx him, but he is looking good," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ICC. The duo has been practicing together in the nets as they prepare for the WTC showdown against India at the Oval before they play in the Ashes against England. Warner has not enjoyed the best of forms in recent periods as his Boxing Day ton against South Africa remains the only time he has crossed the triple-figure mark in the red-ball format in the last three years. "This is probably the best I have seen him look in the nets for a while. That doesn't always correlate to runs, but if we are any chance of Davey Warner scoring runs this could be it. He always plays his best when his back is against the wall too," added Khawaja. Future hangs in the balance Now 36, Warner will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future. ALSO READ | India's 1983 WC winning team backs protesting wrestlers, urges them to not immerse medals in Ganges "We saw when he scored a double century in his 100th game when everyone was writing him off and telling him he was done and it was his last game and he went out and gets 200. You never write off a great player, so I am expecting runs," said Khawaja. Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Usman Khawaja backs compatriot David Warner for busy English summer, says ' he is looking good'

<p>Former India star and commentator Mohammad Kaif has backed Ishan Kishan to make his debut for the Indian team as they prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The WTC final, which will start at the iconic Oval Stadium in London on Wednesday (June 7), could see Ishan and KS Bharat battle for a place in the Playing XI. India are without Rishabh Pant and will like to replace his aggressive batting style with Ishan but Bharat’s experience could see him keep his place.</p>

<h2><strong>Kaif makes bold choice</strong></h2>

<p>“I would play Ishan Kishan over KS Bharat because you would want someone to play attacking shots at number six because the ball is old and Rishabh Pant used to play that role,” said Kaif in a conversation with Star Sports.</p>

<p>The Indian team has been missing the services of Pant since December, having suffered serious injuries in a road accident. His continued absence will be a major blow for India as he brings the attacking brand of cricket. KS Bharat has since taken over the first-choice keeper's tag and made his debut for the national side in February against Australia in Nagpur.</p>

<p>Pant is not the only piece missing in the puzzle for India as they also will be without Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. With big names missing several players are on the radar and could feature in the WTC final on Wednesday.</p>

<p>“At seven, I will play Jadeja and at eight I would either play Ashwin or Shardul, depending on the pitch conditions, and if the pitch suits spin then Ashwin can target the left-handed batsmen like Warner, Travis Head, and Khawaja, so it will be a good match up,” Kaif said while speaking on other combinations.</p>

<p>“I would take fast bowlers, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj followed by Umesh Yadav at number 11. It’s early June, and you will need three fast bowlers plus Jadeja and Ashwin or Shardul, depending on the forecast,” added Kaif.</p>

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<h2><strong>When is the WTC final?</strong></h2>

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Former India star and commentator Mohammad Kaif has backed Ishan Kishan to make his debut for the Indian team as they prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

Former India star and commentator Mohammad Kaif has backed Ishan Kishan to make his debut for the Indian team as they prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The WTC final, which will start at the iconic Oval Stadium in London on Wednesday (June 7), could see Ishan and KS Bharat battle for a place in the Playing XI. India are without Rishabh Pant and will like to replace his aggressive batting style with Ishan but Bharat’s experience could see him keep his place. Kaif makes bold choice “I would play Ishan Kishan over KS Bharat because you would want someone to play attacking shots at number six because the ball is old and Rishabh Pant used to play that role,” said Kaif in a conversation with Star Sports. The Indian team has been missing the services of Pant since December, having suffered serious injuries in a road accident. His continued absence will be a major blow for India as he brings the attacking brand of cricket. KS Bharat has since taken over the first-choice keeper's tag and made his debut for the national side in February against Australia in Nagpur. Pant is not the only piece missing in the puzzle for India as they also will be without Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. With big names missing several players are on the radar and could feature in the WTC final on Wednesday. “At seven, I will play Jadeja and at eight I would either play Ashwin or Shardul, depending on the pitch conditions, and if the pitch suits spin then Ashwin can target the left-handed batsmen like Warner, Travis Head, and Khawaja, so it will be a good match up,” Kaif said while speaking on other combinations. “I would take fast bowlers, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj followed by Umesh Yadav at number 11. It’s early June, and you will need three fast bowlers plus Jadeja and Ashwin or Shardul, depending on the forecast,” added Kaif. ALSO READ | WTC final against India is our grand-finale ahead of Ashes 2023, says Australian spinner Nathan Lyon When is the WTC final? The WTC final will start on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Mohammad Kaif makes BOLD selection choice for Aussie clash, picks THIS player in Playing XI

<p>Former Australia captain and legend Ricky Ponting has praised Shubman Gill after having a breakthrough year in 2023. Gill, playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scored 890 runs to win the Orange Cap, while he also enjoyed a purple patch with the Indian team before the start of the showpiece event. According to Ponting, Gill has all the tools in his arsenal to be a successful cricketer and has some serious class.</p>

<h2><strong>Ponting full of praise for Gill</strong></h2>

<p>“He looks like a terrific young guy. He's got that bit of attitude about him as well. He's got a bit of swagger. He has some serious class. That sort of front foot pull shot that he plays against the fast bowlers will be a shot that he'll probably need against this Australian attack,” said Ponting.</p>

<p>India are set to face Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and will expect Shubman Gill to play a dominant role. Gill has so far scored eight hundreds in the calendar year with five of those for the national side. Most recently he scored 128 runs against Australia in the Ahmedabad Test when India won the series 2-1.</p>

<p>Ponting also spoke on the pace sensation Mohammed Shami after his exploits for GT in the IPL. Shami won the Purple Cap in the IPL 2023 with 28 wickets and will be another key member of the squad.</p>

<p>“I think he has to step up or try and take his game to another level if India are going to win this game. When you talk to the Australian batters as well, they understand how good Shami is whether it's a new ball or an old ball, whether it's in Australia or India. They know the skillset he's got and how dangerous he can be. It’s going to have to be him,” Ponting added.</p>

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<h2><strong>When is the WTC final?</strong></h2>

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Former Australia captain and legend Ricky Ponting has praised Shubman Gill after having a breakthrough year in 2023. Gill, playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scored 890 runs to win the Orange Cap, while he also enjoyed a purple patch with the Indian team before the start of the showpiece event. According to Ponting, Gill has all the tools in his arsenal to be a successful cricketer and has some serious class. Ponting full of praise for Gill “He looks like a terrific young guy. He's got that bit of attitude about him as well. He's got a bit of swagger. He has some serious class. That sort of front foot pull shot that he plays against the fast bowlers will be a shot that he'll probably need against this Australian attack,” said Ponting. India are set to face Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final and will expect Shubman Gill to play a dominant role. Gill has so far scored eight hundreds in the calendar year with five of those for the national side. Most recently he scored 128 runs against Australia in the Ahmedabad Test when India won the series 2-1. Ponting also spoke on the pace sensation Mohammed Shami after his exploits for GT in the IPL. Shami won the Purple Cap in the IPL 2023 with 28 wickets and will be another key member of the squad. “I think he has to step up or try and take his game to another level if India are going to win this game. When you talk to the Australian batters as well, they understand how good Shami is whether it's a new ball or an old ball, whether it's in Australia or India. They know the skillset he's got and how dangerous he can be. It’s going to have to be him,” Ponting added. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED - How can India beat Australia and win the World Test Championship Final When is the WTC final? The WTC final will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted the importance of Cheteshwar Pujara in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The Indian batter has been in English conditions for the last few months, playing in the County Championship for Sussex. According to Gavaskar, Pujara’s inputs could be helpful for India as he knows the conditions better than anyone else from the rest of the squad.</p>

<h2><strong>Gavaskar highlights Pujara’s importance</strong></h2>

<p>"The fact that he has been around (in England) will mean that he will have also seen how the pitch has been behaving at The Oval. He might not have played at The Oval, and he might be in Sussex, not too far away from London, but he will have kept an eye on what is happening and his input will be invaluable as far as the batting unit is concerned or even as far as the captaincy is concerned," Gavaskar told Star Sports.</p>

<p>Gavaskar also spoke on Pujara’s stint as the skipper of the Sussex side where he shared the dressing room with Steve Smith. The former India captain admitted that his spell will help Rohit Sharma&nbsp;plan better strategies in the WTC final.</p>

<p>"He will have the captains here as far as the Oval pitch is concerned and don't forget he has also been captaining the team, so he definitely will have worked out quite a few strategies seeing that Steve Smith, the Australian is his teammate at the moment.</p>

<p>"I think they are going to look at their bat speed. Coming from T20 where the bat speed is very fast to Test cricket where the bat speeds got to be a lot more control, that is something they'll need to do," Gavaskar added.</p>

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<h2><strong>When is the WTC final?</strong></h2>

<p>The WTC final will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013.</p>

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Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted the importance of Cheteshwar Pujara in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

Former India captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted the importance of Cheteshwar Pujara in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The Indian batter has been in English conditions for the last few months, playing in the County Championship for Sussex. According to Gavaskar, Pujara’s inputs could be helpful for India as he knows the conditions better than anyone else from the rest of the squad. Gavaskar highlights Pujara’s importance "The fact that he has been around (in England) will mean that he will have also seen how the pitch has been behaving at The Oval. He might not have played at The Oval, and he might be in Sussex, not too far away from London, but he will have kept an eye on what is happening and his input will be invaluable as far as the batting unit is concerned or even as far as the captaincy is concerned," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Gavaskar also spoke on Pujara’s stint as the skipper of the Sussex side where he shared the dressing room with Steve Smith. The former India captain admitted that his spell will help Rohit Sharma plan better strategies in the WTC final. "He will have the captains here as far as the Oval pitch is concerned and don't forget he has also been captaining the team, so he definitely will have worked out quite a few strategies seeing that Steve Smith, the Australian is his teammate at the moment. "I think they are going to look at their bat speed. Coming from T20 where the bat speed is very fast to Test cricket where the bat speeds got to be a lot more control, that is something they'll need to do," Gavaskar added. ALSO READ | 'He should've played ODI WC 2019': Anil Kumble recalls CSK star Ambati Rayudu's shocking omission When is the WTC final? The WTC final will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium in London, with an opportunity for India to win a Grand Slam of ICC titles. As things stand, the WTC trophy remains the only piece missing from the puzzle. India won the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011, while they lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and 2013. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Gavaskar underlines Pujara's importance in English conditions, says 'he would have kept an eye on'

<p>Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has shown full faith in veteran star David Warner after he has been the focal point of criticism ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes against England. Warner is named in Australia’s squad for the upcoming WTC final and is expected to be part of the Playing XI. Australia will play India in the WTC final, starting on June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>McDonald backs Warner</strong></h2>

<p>"We're optimistic with what Dave's got left, we've picked him in the squad and we feel he'll play a really big part in the Ashes and the World Test Championship (final)," McDonald told Australian radio station SEN.</p>

<p>"He's an important part of that squad, and if he wasn't, we would've had a clear checkpoint after the WTC going into the Ashes," added McDonald.</p>

<h2><strong>Warner's poor Test form</strong></h2>

<p>Warner, 36, scored a double hundred in the Boxing Day contest against South Africa in December 2022, but that remains to be his only Test ton since January 2020. Warner had a poor series against India in February and was ruled out for the last two Test matches with injury.</p>

<p>"That's not the case, we've picked our squad for the first two Ashes Tests as well, so he's clearly in our plans and ready to go,” the coach added.</p>

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<p>Australia under Pat Cummins will look to gain an upper hand over India in the WTC final as they have few stars already in England. Marnus Labuschagne is part of the Glamorgan while vice-captain Steve Smith has paired with fellow WTC final opponent Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex. Former captain Ricky Ponting has also backed Australia to win the WTC final as he reckons the conditions suit better for the Cummins’ men.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia squad for WTC final:</strong></h2>

<p>Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.</p>

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has shown full faith in veteran star David Warner after he has been the focal point of criticism ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes against England.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has shown full faith in veteran star David Warner after he has been the focal point of criticism ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes against England. Warner is named in Australia’s squad for the upcoming WTC final and is expected to be part of the Playing XI. Australia will play India in the WTC final, starting on June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium. McDonald backs Warner "We're optimistic with what Dave's got left, we've picked him in the squad and we feel he'll play a really big part in the Ashes and the World Test Championship (final)," McDonald told Australian radio station SEN. "He's an important part of that squad, and if he wasn't, we would've had a clear checkpoint after the WTC going into the Ashes," added McDonald. Warner's poor Test form Warner, 36, scored a double hundred in the Boxing Day contest against South Africa in December 2022, but that remains to be his only Test ton since January 2020. Warner had a poor series against India in February and was ruled out for the last two Test matches with injury. "That's not the case, we've picked our squad for the first two Ashes Tests as well, so he's clearly in our plans and ready to go,” the coach added. ALSO READ | 'Is that an excuse for 4-0': Mitchell Starc hits back at Stuart Broad's bio-bubble remark on Ashes 2021 Australia under Pat Cummins will look to gain an upper hand over India in the WTC final as they have few stars already in England. Marnus Labuschagne is part of the Glamorgan while vice-captain Steve Smith has paired with fellow WTC final opponent Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex. Former captain Ricky Ponting has also backed Australia to win the WTC final as he reckons the conditions suit better for the Cummins’ men. Australia squad for WTC final: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC 2023 Final: Andrew McDonald shows faith in David Warner, says 'he's an important part of squad'

<p>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. Rahane, who last played for India in January 2022, was named in India’s squad for the showpiece final which takes place at the iconic Oval stadium from June 7. India will play in their second consecutive ICC WTC final, having ended on the losing side against New Zealand in 2021.</p>

<h2><strong>Shastri backs Rahane</strong></h2>

<p>“The way he's timed the ball, the way he's looking at T20 from a different perspective. He's not looking at the number of runs, he's looking at the number of balls he's playing against that. What is the strike rate with those numbers of balls he's played, which is good and which augurs well,” Shastri told on the ICC Review.</p>

<p>“It just goes to show (what happens) when you go through the grind; you go back to domestic cricket. He's earned his place in that World Test Championship side,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Can India complete ICC Grand Slam?</strong></h2>

<p>As things stand, both India and Australia have the opportunity to complete a Grand Slam of Australian titles, having won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma’s men will arrive in slots in England with the final stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in full swing. If India do win the WTC final, they will add to their trophy cabinet which already consists of the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2007 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy (2000 and 2013).</p>

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<p>Shastri also backed Shubman Gill to be part of the Playing XI, having impressed with his bat in 2023. Gill has been in superb nick of form that has seen him score two IPL hundreds while also exploding on the international stage. Jaydev Unadkat is also fit and on his way to England after his side Rajasthan Royals was eliminated from the league stage of IPL 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>India’s Test squad WTC final:</strong></h2>

<p>Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.</p>

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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.

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. Rahane, who last played for India in January 2022, was named in India’s squad for the showpiece final which takes place at the iconic Oval stadium from June 7. India will play in their second consecutive ICC WTC final, having ended on the losing side against New Zealand in 2021. Shastri backs Rahane “The way he's timed the ball, the way he's looking at T20 from a different perspective. He's not looking at the number of runs, he's looking at the number of balls he's playing against that. What is the strike rate with those numbers of balls he's played, which is good and which augurs well,” Shastri told on the ICC Review. “It just goes to show (what happens) when you go through the grind; you go back to domestic cricket. He's earned his place in that World Test Championship side,” he added. Can India complete ICC Grand Slam? As things stand, both India and Australia have the opportunity to complete a Grand Slam of Australian titles, having won the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma’s men will arrive in slots in England with the final stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in full swing. If India do win the WTC final, they will add to their trophy cabinet which already consists of the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2007 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy (2000 and 2013). ALSO READ | 'Is that an excuse for 4-0': Mitchell Starc hits back at Stuart Broad's bio-bubble remark on Ashes 2021 Shastri also backed Shubman Gill to be part of the Playing XI, having impressed with his bat in 2023. Gill has been in superb nick of form that has seen him score two IPL hundreds while also exploding on the international stage. Jaydev Unadkat is also fit and on his way to England after his side Rajasthan Royals was eliminated from the league stage of IPL 2023. India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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

<p><strong>IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023:</strong> The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is all set to begin from June 7 to June 11. This is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cricket. The championship is an open opportunity for the top test-playing nations to claim the title of the world championship. This year, the WTC final will be played between two cricket giants - India and Australia. Both teams have shown their grit by playing exceptionally throughout the championship. The winners of the WTC Final 2023 will be awarded $1.6 million, while the runners-up will receive $800,000. In case of a tie or a draw, both teams will share the prize money, receiving $1.2 million each. Below are the details of the upcoming WTC finals.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>ICC WTC Final 2023: Match Details</strong></h3>

<h3><strong>Date: June 7 to June 11</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Time: 2:30 PM IST</strong></p>

<p><strong>Venue: Oval, London</strong></p>

<p><strong>IND vs&nbsp;AUS WTC 2023 final full squad</strong></p>

<p><strong>India WTC Final Squad:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat</p>

<p><strong>Australia WTC Final Squad:</strong></p>

<p>Pat Cummins (Captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner</p>

<h2><strong>ICC WTC Final 2023: Live Streaming</strong></h2>

<p>The WTC Final 2023 will be broadcast live on various television worldwide, depending on the viewer's location.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the finals will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD and Star Sports Hindi.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>When will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played?</strong></h3>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played on June 7, 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Where will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played?</strong></p>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played at the Oval in the UK.</p>

<h3><strong>What time will IND vs AUS WTC final match start?</strong></h3>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will start at 2:30 PM IST.</p>


IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023: The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is all set to begin from June 7 to June 11. This is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cricket.

IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023: The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) is all set to begin from June 7 to June 11. This is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cricket. The championship is an open opportunity for the top test-playing nations to claim the title of the world championship. This year, the WTC final will be played between two cricket giants - India and Australia. Both teams have shown their grit by playing exceptionally throughout the championship. The winners of the WTC Final 2023 will be awarded $1.6 million, while the runners-up will receive $800,000. In case of a tie or a draw, both teams will share the prize money, receiving $1.2 million each. Below are the details of the upcoming WTC finals. ICC WTC Final 2023: Match Details Date: June 7 to June 11 Time: 2:30 PM IST Venue: Oval, London IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final full squad India WTC Final Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (wicketkeeper), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat Australia WTC Final Squad: Pat Cummins (Captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner ICC WTC Final 2023: Live Streaming The WTC Final 2023 will be broadcast live on various television worldwide, depending on the viewer's location. In India, the finals will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD and Star Sports Hindi. Countries Channels India Star Sports Network channels USA Willow TV UK Sky Sports Australia Fox Sports New Zealand Sky Sports When will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played? IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played on June 7, 2023. Where will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played? IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played at the Oval in the UK. What time will IND vs AUS WTC final match start? IND vs AUS WTC final match will start at 2:30 PM IST.

IND vs AUS WTC 2023 Final: Check date, time, venue, squad; All you need to know about India vs Australia match

<p>Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting has favoured his native Australia after his bold prediction regarding the Oval conditions. The World Test Championship (WTC) final is all set to take place in June at the iconic Oval, where Ponting reckons Australia will have the advantage of the conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ponting's take on WTC final</strong></h2>

<p>"I think it will be a bit more similar to an Australian wicket than it will be to an Indian wicket, therefore I'm giving a slight advantage to Australia," Ponting said at an event in New Delhi.</p>

<p>"If this game was being played in India, I would've said it's really going to be hard for Australia to win. If this game was played in Australia, I'd say Australia are the heavy favourites. The fact that this final is being played in England, it probably brings both teams a little closer together," the former Australia skipper added.</p>

<p>Ponting's claim could be underlined by the fact that few Australian players are already playing in England in the Country championship. The likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are have been applying their trade for Sussex and Glamorgan respectively.</p>

<p>The added advantage could come in handy as the Aussies also have the likes of Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser in the County Championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The only Indian part of the County Championship includes Cheteshwar Pujara while Ponting thinks wicket at the Oval will favour Australia as they are similar to the conditions Down Under.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an event organised by the ICC ahead of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on June 7, Ponting was asked about youngsters wanting to play the five-day game in an era of T20 leagues. "That question has a different answer in different countries," Ponting said.</p>

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<h2><strong>WTC Final Squads</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India’s Test squad WTC final: </strong>Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.</p>

<p><strong>Australia's Test squad WTC final: </strong>Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.</p>

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Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting has favoured his native Australia after his bold prediction regarding the Oval conditions.

Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting has favoured his native Australia after his bold prediction regarding the Oval conditions. The World Test Championship (WTC) final is all set to take place in June at the iconic Oval, where Ponting reckons Australia will have the advantage of the conditions. Ponting's take on WTC final "I think it will be a bit more similar to an Australian wicket than it will be to an Indian wicket, therefore I'm giving a slight advantage to Australia," Ponting said at an event in New Delhi. "If this game was being played in India, I would've said it's really going to be hard for Australia to win. If this game was played in Australia, I'd say Australia are the heavy favourites. The fact that this final is being played in England, it probably brings both teams a little closer together," the former Australia skipper added. Ponting's claim could be underlined by the fact that few Australian players are already playing in England in the Country championship. The likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are have been applying their trade for Sussex and Glamorgan respectively. The added advantage could come in handy as the Aussies also have the likes of Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser in the County Championship. The only Indian part of the County Championship includes Cheteshwar Pujara while Ponting thinks wicket at the Oval will favour Australia as they are similar to the conditions Down Under. In an event organised by the ICC ahead of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at the Oval on June 7, Ponting was asked about youngsters wanting to play the five-day game in an era of T20 leagues. "That question has a different answer in different countries," Ponting said. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: 'No point paying...': Gavaskar slams injured Jofra Archer, says 'what has he given MI in return?' WTC Final Squads India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat. Australia's Test squad WTC final: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Ponting makes bold prediction on Oval conditions, says 'I'm giving slight advantage to Aussies'

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could make a major announcement on the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations move to the final stage. The BCCI will conduct a Special General Meeting (SGM) on May 27 and is expected that the venues for the showpiece event could be announced. On the flip side, members of the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) will also depart in batches, depending on IPL progression.</p>

<h2><strong>12 venues on cards for ODI World Cup?</strong></h2>

<p>As things stand, neither the venues nor the schedule for the ODI World Cup is finalised, but progress could be made after the SGM on May 27. It is expected that 12 venues could be in use for the ODI World Cup, according to a report published by Cricbuzz. The report also adds Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will be used for the final on November 19 (tentative date).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other venues on the agenda will include Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata's Eden Gardens, and Bangalore's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.</p>

<p>"Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee; Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in state teams and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy" are the other items on the May 27 meeting.</p>

<p>Other things on the agenda will be the formation of a committee for the ODI World Cup and the Women's Premier League (WPL). The WPL enjoyed great success in its inaugural season, while the World Cup committee will look after the administration of the showpiece event in India.</p>

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<h2><strong>Team India to depart in batches&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>With the conclusion of the IPL 2023 nearing, players part of the Indian squad will soon depart in batches. It is reported that players who will not participate in the playoffs will depart on May 23. They include&nbsp;Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, and other players like Ravichandran Ashwin, and Virat Kohli who are subject to playoff qualification. The first lot will depart on May 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A second lot of players will include those eliminated in the playoffs and not participating in the final of the IPL on May 28. The second lot of players will depart on May 24, while the final batch will depart after the IPL final on May 30.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India squad for WTC final</strong></h2>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could make a major announcement on the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations move to the final stage. The BCCI will conduct a Special General Meeting (SGM) on May 27 and is expected that the venues for the showpiece event could be announced.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could make a major announcement on the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations move to the final stage. The BCCI will conduct a Special General Meeting (SGM) on May 27 and is expected that the venues for the showpiece event could be announced. On the flip side, members of the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) will also depart in batches, depending on IPL progression. 12 venues on cards for ODI World Cup? As things stand, neither the venues nor the schedule for the ODI World Cup is finalised, but progress could be made after the SGM on May 27. It is expected that 12 venues could be in use for the ODI World Cup, according to a report published by Cricbuzz. The report also adds Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will be used for the final on November 19 (tentative date). Other venues on the agenda will include Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Kolkata's Eden Gardens, and Bangalore's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. "Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee; Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in state teams and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy" are the other items on the May 27 meeting. Other things on the agenda will be the formation of a committee for the ODI World Cup and the Women's Premier League (WPL). The WPL enjoyed great success in its inaugural season, while the World Cup committee will look after the administration of the showpiece event in India. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: 'No point paying...': Gavaskar slams injured Jofra Archer, says 'what has he given MI in return?' Team India to depart in batches With the conclusion of the IPL 2023 nearing, players part of the Indian squad will soon depart in batches. It is reported that players who will not participate in the playoffs will depart on May 23. They include Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, and other players like Ravichandran Ashwin, and Virat Kohli who are subject to playoff qualification. The first lot will depart on May 23. A second lot of players will include those eliminated in the playoffs and not participating in the final of the IPL on May 28. The second lot of players will depart on May 24, while the final batch will depart after the IPL final on May 30. India squad for WTC final Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Team India’s injury crisis took another toll on Friday, May 5 after KL Rahul was ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season while he will also miss the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London in June. With the news coming as a brutal blow to India’s preparations, Suryakumar Yadav could get an opportunity in the squad as a stand-by, having missed out on the initial 15-member squad for the WTC final against Australia in June.</p>

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<p>It was confirmed earlier in the day that, Rahul won’t be participating in the WTC final he will also miss the rest of the IPL season. Suryakumar, who made his Test debut against Australia in February, could now be on the stand-by list as a direct replacement for Rahul who injured his hamstring against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday.</p>

<p>"After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it's been concluded that I'll be undergoing a surgery on my thigh shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's a tough call to make, but I know it's the right one to ensure a full recovery," Rahul captioned his post.</p>

<p>"As the team captain, it pains me deeply not to be able to be there during this crucial period. But, I'm confident that the boys will rise to the occasion and give their best performance as always. I'll be cheering for them from the sidelines with all of you, watching every game. @lucknowsupergiants.</p>

<p>"Absolutely gutted that I won't be at the Oval next month with Team India. I'll do everything I can to get back in blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority. @indiancricketteam"</p>

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<p>"I want to express gratitude to each one of you - my fans, that gave me the strength to get back up, the LSG management and the BCCI for their promptness, and my teammates for their unwavering support during this difficult time,” read Rahul’s post.</p>

<p><strong>India’s Test squad WTC final:</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat</p>

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Team India’s injury crisis took another toll on Friday, May 5 after KL Rahul was ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season while he will also miss the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London in June.

Team India’s injury crisis took another toll on Friday, May 5 after KL Rahul was ruled out of the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season while he will also miss the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London in June. With the news coming as a brutal blow to India’s preparations, Suryakumar Yadav could get an opportunity in the squad as a stand-by, having missed out on the initial 15-member squad for the WTC final against Australia in June. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KL Rahul👑 (@klrahul) It was confirmed earlier in the day that, Rahul won’t be participating in the WTC final he will also miss the rest of the IPL season. Suryakumar, who made his Test debut against Australia in February, could now be on the stand-by list as a direct replacement for Rahul who injured his hamstring against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday. "After careful consideration and consultation with the medical team, it's been concluded that I'll be undergoing a surgery on my thigh shortly. My focus will be on my rehabilitation and recovery in the coming weeks. It's a tough call to make, but I know it's the right one to ensure a full recovery," Rahul captioned his post. "As the team captain, it pains me deeply not to be able to be there during this crucial period. But, I'm confident that the boys will rise to the occasion and give their best performance as always. I'll be cheering for them from the sidelines with all of you, watching every game. @lucknowsupergiants. "Absolutely gutted that I won't be at the Oval next month with Team India. I'll do everything I can to get back in blue and help my country. That has always been my focus and priority. @indiancricketteam" ALSO READ | Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is likely to host India vs Pakistan 2023 World Cup clash - Reports "I want to express gratitude to each one of you - my fans, that gave me the strength to get back up, the LSG management and the BCCI for their promptness, and my teammates for their unwavering support during this difficult time,” read Rahul’s post. India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Suryakumar Yadav likely to be on stand-by list with KL Rahul out of Oval face-off against Aussies

<p>Team India could face another injury scare ahead of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final with Jaydev Unadkat a major doubt. Playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Unadkat got injured in the nets on Sunday before the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash at home and could now be a major doubt along with KL Rahul, who also limped off with a hamstring problem.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to Unadkat?</strong></h2>

<p>Unadkat was bowling around the wicket in the nets when in his follow through his left foot got stuck in the rope that keeps the nets up. He had a nasty fall on his elbow and was seen with his arm in a sling with an ice pack on his left shoulder, as reported by Espncricinfo.</p>

<p>Unadkat was in great form during the domestic season for Saurashtra and led them to their second title in the Ranji Trophy. During the season Unadkat became the first player to take a hat-trick in the first over of a Ranji Trophy match and scalped 26 wickets in four matches. He also made his return to the Indian team after 12 years and was reckoned to be one of the options for India during the summit clash at the Oval in London.</p>

<p>It is also understood that the Saurashtra will remain in Lucknow with the rest of the squad during which the team management will keep a close eye on the situation. The extent of the injury is still unknown with the management yet to comment on the injury.</p>

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<p>On the flip side, skipper KL Rahul is also part of the treatment table and could be out of LSG’s next clash on Wednesday, May 3 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Lucknow-based franchise has been on a torrid run of home form and lost their last three home matches.</p>

<p>For Rahul, he was seen injuring his hamstring while making an attempt during the field and was consequently injured. The management nor the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are yet to comment on Rahul’s injury.</p>

<p>India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.</p>


Team India could face another injury scare ahead of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final with Jaydev Unadkat a major doubt. Playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Unadkat got injured in the nets on Sunday before the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash at home and could now be a major doubt along with KL Rahul, who also limped off with a hamstring problem.

Team India could face another injury scare ahead of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final with Jaydev Unadkat a major doubt. Playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Unadkat got injured in the nets on Sunday before the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash at home and could now be a major doubt along with KL Rahul, who also limped off with a hamstring problem. What happened to Unadkat? Unadkat was bowling around the wicket in the nets when in his follow through his left foot got stuck in the rope that keeps the nets up. He had a nasty fall on his elbow and was seen with his arm in a sling with an ice pack on his left shoulder, as reported by Espncricinfo. Unadkat was in great form during the domestic season for Saurashtra and led them to their second title in the Ranji Trophy. During the season Unadkat became the first player to take a hat-trick in the first over of a Ranji Trophy match and scalped 26 wickets in four matches. He also made his return to the Indian team after 12 years and was reckoned to be one of the options for India during the summit clash at the Oval in London. It is also understood that the Saurashtra will remain in Lucknow with the rest of the squad during which the team management will keep a close eye on the situation. The extent of the injury is still unknown with the management yet to comment on the injury. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Commentators argue whether KL Rahul should have used stretcher after injury vs RCB On the flip side, skipper KL Rahul is also part of the treatment table and could be out of LSG’s next clash on Wednesday, May 3 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Lucknow-based franchise has been on a torrid run of home form and lost their last three home matches. For Rahul, he was seen injuring his hamstring while making an attempt during the field and was consequently injured. The management nor the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are yet to comment on Rahul’s injury. India’s Test squad WTC final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

WTC Final: Team India likely to face another blow, Jaydev Unadkat joins casualty list with shoulder problem

<p><strong>IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final: </strong>&nbsp;The world of cricket is abuzz with excitement as New Zealand claimed a nail-biting victory over Sri Lanka on Monday, securing India's spot in the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row. The stakes were high as Sri Lanka needed to win the ongoing Test series 2-0 to keep their WTC campaign alive, but New Zealand's triumph has ensured that India will qualify even if their last Test match against Australia ends in a draw.</p>

<p>Australia had already secured their place in the WTC final by winning the third test against India in Indore, leaving only one spot up for grabs. All eyes were on the Christchurch game, and the intensity was palpable as the two teams fought fiercely till the final ball.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's loss against New Zealand in the first Test match sealed their fate, and they were unable to keep their WTC campaign alive. India, on the other hand, can now breathe a sigh of relief as they gear up to take on Australia in the much-awaited WTC final. The WTC points table saw a lot of movement, and Sri Lanka had a chance to overtake India if they had won the series against New Zealand with a 2-0 whitewash.</p>

<p>However, New Zealand's victory has put an end to that possibility, and India will remain in the second position on the WTC points table even if they end the ongoing Test series against Australia at 2-1.</p>

<h2><strong>India vs Australia WTC Final 2023 match details</strong></h2>

<p>Australia and India have qualified for the grand finale of the World Test Championship 2023. The match is scheduled to take place on June 7, 2023. The venue of the match is the Kensington Ovak in the UK. The match is expected to start at 10:00 AM local time or 3:30 PM IST.</p>

<h2><strong>WTC updated points table</strong></h2>

<p>Australia and India are dominating the WTC points table by securing the number 1 and 2 spots respectively. If India manages to end the final Test match against Australia in a draw, Australia will maintain its lead in the points table.</p>
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<h2><strong>IND VS AUS WTC 2023 final full squad</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India Probable Squad:</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Australia Probable Squad: </strong>Travis Head, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Matt Renshaw, Pat Cummins (c)</p>

<p><strong>When will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played?</strong></p>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played on June 7, 2023.</p>

<p><strong>Where will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played?</strong></p>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played at the Kensington Ovak in the UK.</p>

<p><strong>What time will IND vs AUS WTC final match start?</strong></p>

<p>IND vs AUS WTC final match will start at 10:00 AM local time or 3:30 PM IST.</p>

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IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final: The world of cricket is abuzz with excitement as New Zealand claimed a nail-biting victory over Sri Lanka on Monday, securing India's spot in the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row.

IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final: The world of cricket is abuzz with excitement as New Zealand claimed a nail-biting victory over Sri Lanka on Monday, securing India's spot in the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row. The stakes were high as Sri Lanka needed to win the ongoing Test series 2-0 to keep their WTC campaign alive, but New Zealand's triumph has ensured that India will qualify even if their last Test match against Australia ends in a draw. Australia had already secured their place in the WTC final by winning the third test against India in Indore, leaving only one spot up for grabs. All eyes were on the Christchurch game, and the intensity was palpable as the two teams fought fiercely till the final ball. Sri Lanka's loss against New Zealand in the first Test match sealed their fate, and they were unable to keep their WTC campaign alive. India, on the other hand, can now breathe a sigh of relief as they gear up to take on Australia in the much-awaited WTC final. The WTC points table saw a lot of movement, and Sri Lanka had a chance to overtake India if they had won the series against New Zealand with a 2-0 whitewash. However, New Zealand's victory has put an end to that possibility, and India will remain in the second position on the WTC points table even if they end the ongoing Test series against Australia at 2-1. India vs Australia WTC Final 2023 match details Australia and India have qualified for the grand finale of the World Test Championship 2023. The match is scheduled to take place on June 7, 2023. The venue of the match is the Kensington Ovak in the UK. The match is expected to start at 10:00 AM local time or 3:30 PM IST. WTC updated points table Australia and India are dominating the WTC points table by securing the number 1 and 2 spots respectively. If India manages to end the final Test match against Australia in a draw, Australia will maintain its lead in the points table. IND VS AUS WTC 2023 final full squad India Probable Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav Australia Probable Squad: Travis Head, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Matt Renshaw, Pat Cummins (c) When will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played? IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played on June 7, 2023. Where will IND vs AUS WTC final match be played? IND vs AUS WTC final match will be played at the Kensington Ovak in the UK. What time will IND vs AUS WTC final match start? IND vs AUS WTC final match will start at 10:00 AM local time or 3:30 PM IST. Also Read | IND vs AUS in WTC 2023 final: Check updated WTC points table after Sri Lanka`s defeat against New Zealand WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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