<p class="MsoNormal">The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team for the WTC Final with Ajinkya Rahane being his deputy. The pace department have been completed by the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav while both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin complete the spin duo. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The likes of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar miss out on a spot due to tight competition. The duo rose to the occasion when India missed their star players in the historic tour of Australia.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rahul-dravid-will-be-indias-coach-for-sri-lanka-tour-confirms-sourav-ganguly-391621" hreflang="en">Cricket: Rahul Dravid will be India's coach for Sri Lanka tour, confirms Sourav Ganguly</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">India squad for World Test Championship Final vs New Zealand:<o:p></o:p></h2>

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	<li class="MsoNormal">Virat Kohli<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Rohit Sharma<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Shubman Gill<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Ajinkya Rahane</li>
	<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Cheteshwar Pujara</o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Hanuma Vihari<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Rishabh Pant<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Wriddhiman Saha<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">R Ashwin<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Ravindra Jadeja<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Jasprit Bumrah<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Mohammad Shami<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Umesh Yadav<o:p></o:p></li>
	<li class="MsoNormal">Mohammed Siraj</li>
	<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Ishant Sharma</o:p></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">However, given the quality of players at the helm, Indian management will be having some headaches in a bid to finalise the playing XI for the much-awaited WTC Final against New Zealand.</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played from June 18 to 22 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team for the WTC Final with Ajinkya Rahane being his deputy. The pace department have been completed by the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Umesh Yadav while both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin complete the spin duo. The likes of Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar miss out on a spot due to tight competition. The duo rose to the occasion when India missed their star players in the historic tour of Australia. ALSO READ: Cricket: Rahul Dravid will be India's coach for Sri Lanka tour, confirms Sourav Ganguly India squad for World Test Championship Final vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Shubman Gill Ajinkya Rahane Cheteshwar Pujara Hanuma Vihari Rishabh Pant Wriddhiman Saha R Ashwin Ravindra Jadeja Jasprit Bumrah Mohammad Shami Umesh Yadav Mohammed Siraj Ishant Sharma However, given the quality of players at the helm, Indian management will be having some headaches in a bid to finalise the playing XI for the much-awaited WTC Final against New Zealand.

Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member squad for WTC Final against New Zealand

<p>Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-yuvraj-singh-predicts-opening-duo-of-team-india-for-wtc-finals-390411" hreflang="en">Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals</a></p>

<p>The Kiwis are currently involved in a two-match Test series against England, however, they may have some advantage as they already have enough match practice to adapt to the English conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BCCI took to Twitter on Thursday to share the clip of the intense practice session that Virat and Co. underwent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video featured skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and more breaking the sweat for the juggernaut clash which is just over a week to go.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar reckoned that the lack of preparation heading into the ICC World Test Championship final "may hurt" the Indian cricket team. His comments came after Kohli, in the pre-departure press conference, said that lack of practice is not a big worry for the team.</p>

<p>"Well he (Kohli) has been around for a long time. He (Kohli) is one of the best batsmen in world cricket at the moment. Players like Virat or Rohit Sharma, they are world-class players, they take a lot of pride in their performance and pride in winning matches for India," Vengsarkar, the former chairman of selectors, told PTI on Sunday.</p>

<p>"It is a good thing and both are in very good form. But having said that, I think lack of match practice may hurt them in the first Test match that is what I feel," Vengsarkar said.</p>


Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand.

Team India kicked off their practice session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to prepare for the highly-anticipated World Test Championship final clash against New Zealand. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals The Kiwis are currently involved in a two-match Test series against England, however, they may have some advantage as they already have enough match practice to adapt to the English conditions. The BCCI took to Twitter on Thursday to share the clip of the intense practice session that Virat and Co. underwent. WATCH: We have had our first group training session and the intensity was high 🔥#TeamIndia's 🇮🇳 preparations are on in full swing for the #WTC21 Final 🙌 pic.twitter.com/MkHwh5wAYp — BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2021 × The video featured skipper Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Cheteshwar Pujara, R Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and more breaking the sweat for the juggernaut clash which is just over a week to go. Earlier, former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar reckoned that the lack of preparation heading into the ICC World Test Championship final "may hurt" the Indian cricket team. His comments came after Kohli, in the pre-departure press conference, said that lack of practice is not a big worry for the team. "Well he (Kohli) has been around for a long time. He (Kohli) is one of the best batsmen in world cricket at the moment. Players like Virat or Rohit Sharma, they are world-class players, they take a lot of pride in their performance and pride in winning matches for India," Vengsarkar, the former chairman of selectors, told PTI on Sunday. "It is a good thing and both are in very good form. But having said that, I think lack of match practice may hurt them in the first Test match that is what I feel," Vengsarkar said.

Cricket: Virat and Co. break sweat at the Ageas Bowl after ending quarantine - WATCH

<p class="MsoNormal">Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that two Indian squads travelling to different venues at the same time for two different series could become a norm in the draining world of bio-secure bubbles wherein the cricketers are forced to live amid COVID-19 pandemic.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“Playing with two squads in different locations regularly is a possibility in the long run,” Shastri said in the pre-departure press conference.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Virat Kohli-led Indian team is set to depart for their tour of the UK where they will play the ICC World Test Championship final before locking horns with England for a five-Test series. At the same time, the second-string Indian team will play Sri Lanka in a limited-overs series in July. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, Shastri said that playing two different teams could also help T20 cricket to spread across the globe.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/very-difficult-to-stay-motivated-skipper-virat-kohli-on-mental-wellbeing-of-players-ahead-of-wtc-finals-389022" hreflang="en">'Very difficult to stay motivated': Skipper Virat Kohli on mental-wellbeing of players ahead of WTC finals</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Well you never know. At the moment it's happening because of the current situation and restriction in travel and things of that sort. But you never know. In the future if you want to expand the game, especially in the shorter of formats, then it could be the way to go,” said Shastri.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"You know, why not, when you have that much volume of cricketers and if you want to spread the T20 game, across the globe, then that could be the way ahead because if you're talking of Olympics in four years or eight years'' time, you need more countries to play the game. So that could be a way forward," he added.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Furthermore, captain Virat Kohli also echoed Shastri’s opinion as he said that playing regular cricket with quarantine and bio-bubble restriction in place, is a tough ask on players as it is difficult for them to stay motivated and find the right kind of mental space.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-world-test-championship-final-will-be-challenging-but-its-time-to-enjoy-virat-kohli-389017" hreflang="en">Cricket: World Test Championship Final will be challenging but it's time to enjoy - Virat Kohli</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"With the current structure and the kind of structure that you're competing inside for a long period of time, it's very difficult for the players to stay motivated and find the right kind of mental space," said Kohli.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"You know just confined in one area and just doing the stuff, day in day out when you're dealing with high pressure situations. So, this (two squads) will definitely become a norm for the future," he added.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The final of World Test Championship between India and New Zealand is set to be played in Southampton from June 18.<o:p></o:p></p>


Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that two Indian squads travelling to different venues at the same time for two different series could become a norm in the draining world of bio-secure bubbles wherein the cricketers are forced to live amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said that two Indian squads travelling to different venues at the same time for two different series could become a norm in the draining world of bio-secure bubbles wherein the cricketers are forced to live amid COVID-19 pandemic. “Playing with two squads in different locations regularly is a possibility in the long run,” Shastri said in the pre-departure press conference. The Virat Kohli-led Indian team is set to depart for their tour of the UK where they will play the ICC World Test Championship final before locking horns with England for a five-Test series. At the same time, the second-string Indian team will play Sri Lanka in a limited-overs series in July. However, Shastri said that playing two different teams could also help T20 cricket to spread across the globe. ALSO READ: 'Very difficult to stay motivated': Skipper Virat Kohli on mental-wellbeing of players ahead of WTC finals "Well you never know. At the moment it's happening because of the current situation and restriction in travel and things of that sort. But you never know. In the future if you want to expand the game, especially in the shorter of formats, then it could be the way to go,” said Shastri. "You know, why not, when you have that much volume of cricketers and if you want to spread the T20 game, across the globe, then that could be the way ahead because if you're talking of Olympics in four years or eight years'' time, you need more countries to play the game. So that could be a way forward," he added. Furthermore, captain Virat Kohli also echoed Shastri’s opinion as he said that playing regular cricket with quarantine and bio-bubble restriction in place, is a tough ask on players as it is difficult for them to stay motivated and find the right kind of mental space. ALSO READ: Cricket: World Test Championship Final will be challenging but it's time to enjoy - Virat Kohli "With the current structure and the kind of structure that you're competing inside for a long period of time, it's very difficult for the players to stay motivated and find the right kind of mental space," said Kohli. "You know just confined in one area and just doing the stuff, day in day out when you're dealing with high pressure situations. So, this (two squads) will definitely become a norm for the future," he added. The final of World Test Championship between India and New Zealand is set to be played in Southampton from June 18.

Cricket: Two Indian team playing different formats the way forward, opines Ravi Shastri

<p>With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have worn the predictor's&nbsp;hat. Now, Pat Cummins has predicted the fate of the WTC finals that will be played in Southampton on June 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Aussie pacer has been very active on social media ever since returning from IPL 2021, which was postponed due to a surge in cases inside the bio-secure bubble of the Indian Premier League. He has been active on YouTube and uploaded a video on Tuesday where he can be seen answering in a Question and Answer (Q&amp;A) session with his fans.</p>

<p>"It will be a good match. There has been a lot of rain in England and from the conditions point of view, it is closer to New Zealand's. It is going to be interesting as both teams haven't played a Test match since a couple of months. It is a one-off so anything can happen. But the conditions would suit New Zealand more than India."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-deepak-chahar-talks-about-ms-dhonis-best-quality-as-a-captain-387805" hreflang="en">Cricket: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's 'best quality as a captain'</a></p>

<p>Earlier, New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls talked about the WTC finals. He said that the Black Caps need to be prepared for the Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja despite the Indian team boasting a lethal pace attack. New Zealand will take on India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship in Southampton from June 18. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India’s pace attack consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami whereas the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur are also in contention for the playing XI spot. For New Zealand, the pace troika of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner are likely to take up the red cherry in Southampton.</p>

<p>“India have a very good seam attack and also have experienced spinners like Ashwin and Jadeja. They have been consistent in all parts of the world (of late) and bring quality (to attack),” Nicholls, who has been in good form of late in Test cricket, told PTI in an interview.</p>


With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have worn the predictor's hat. Now, Pat Cummins has predicted the fate of the WTC finals that will be played in Southampton on June 18.

With less than a month away from the juggernaut clash between New Zealand and India, several players and cricketing experts have worn the predictor's hat. Now, Pat Cummins has predicted the fate of the WTC finals that will be played in Southampton on June 18. The Aussie pacer has been very active on social media ever since returning from IPL 2021, which was postponed due to a surge in cases inside the bio-secure bubble of the Indian Premier League. He has been active on YouTube and uploaded a video on Tuesday where he can be seen answering in a Question and Answer (Q&A) session with his fans. "It will be a good match. There has been a lot of rain in England and from the conditions point of view, it is closer to New Zealand's. It is going to be interesting as both teams haven't played a Test match since a couple of months. It is a one-off so anything can happen. But the conditions would suit New Zealand more than India." ALSO READ: Cricket: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's 'best quality as a captain' Earlier, New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls talked about the WTC finals. He said that the Black Caps need to be prepared for the Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja despite the Indian team boasting a lethal pace attack. New Zealand will take on India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship in Southampton from June 18. India’s pace attack consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami whereas the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav and Shardul Thakur are also in contention for the playing XI spot. For New Zealand, the pace troika of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner are likely to take up the red cherry in Southampton. “India have a very good seam attack and also have experienced spinners like Ashwin and Jadeja. They have been consistent in all parts of the world (of late) and bring quality (to attack),” Nicholls, who has been in good form of late in Test cricket, told PTI in an interview.

Cricket: 'Will be a good match' - Pat Cummins predicts the outcome of WTC final

<p>Salman Butt had dismissed Michael Vaughan's comparison of Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson and called it "irrelevant". He went on to say that skipper Kohli has 70 centuries across all formats, whereas, Vaughan has none in ODI cricket. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan did not take these comments lightly and hit back at the former Pakistan batsman by reminding him of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/salman-butt-disagrees-with-michael-vaughans-virat-kohli-kane-williamson-comparison-385360" hreflang="en">Salman Butt disagrees with Michael Vaughan's Virat Kohli-Kane Williamson comparison</a></p>

<p>"I've seen what Salman has said about me... that's fine and he is allowed his opinion but I wished he had such a clear thought of mind back in 2010 when he was Match Fixing," Vaughan tweeted.</p>

<p>Michael Vaughan lashed out at Butt on his official Facebook Page too and wrote: "You forgot to mention that I haven't been a match fixer' corrupting our great game' either like some...!!!!!!!!"</p>

<p>Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt was involved in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. He was stripped from his captaincy and banned from playing cricket for 10 years, of which five years was a suspended sentence. The player was convicted and jailed in November 2011. However, he was released in June 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban on Butt was lifted in August 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Vaughan had said that Kane Williamson would have been the greatest player in cricket if he were an Indian pointing at Kohli's huge fanbase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Butt gave his take on Vaughan's comparison on his YouTube channel and said: "Who has compared the two? Michael Vaughan. He was a brilliant captain for England, but the beauty at which he used to bat, his output wasn't on par. He was a good Test batsman but Vaughan never scored a single century in ODIs. Now, as an opener, if you haven't scored a century, it's not worth discussion. It’s just that he has a knack of saying things that stir up a debate. Besides, people have a lot of time to stretch a topic."</p>


Salman Butt had dismissed Michael Vaughan's comparison of Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson and called it "irrelevant". He went on to say that skipper Kohli has 70 centuries across all formats, whereas, Vaughan has none in ODI cricket.

Salman Butt had dismissed Michael Vaughan's comparison of Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson and called it "irrelevant". He went on to say that skipper Kohli has 70 centuries across all formats, whereas, Vaughan has none in ODI cricket. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan did not take these comments lightly and hit back at the former Pakistan batsman by reminding him of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. ALSO READ: Salman Butt disagrees with Michael Vaughan's Virat Kohli-Kane Williamson comparison "I've seen what Salman has said about me... that's fine and he is allowed his opinion but I wished he had such a clear thought of mind back in 2010 when he was Match Fixing," Vaughan tweeted. Michael Vaughan lashed out at Butt on his official Facebook Page too and wrote: "You forgot to mention that I haven't been a match fixer' corrupting our great game' either like some...!!!!!!!!" Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt was involved in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. He was stripped from his captaincy and banned from playing cricket for 10 years, of which five years was a suspended sentence. The player was convicted and jailed in November 2011. However, he was released in June 2012. The ban on Butt was lifted in August 2015. Earlier, Vaughan had said that Kane Williamson would have been the greatest player in cricket if he were an Indian pointing at Kohli's huge fanbase. However, Butt gave his take on Vaughan's comparison on his YouTube channel and said: "Who has compared the two? Michael Vaughan. He was a brilliant captain for England, but the beauty at which he used to bat, his output wasn't on par. He was a good Test batsman but Vaughan never scored a single century in ODIs. Now, as an opener, if you haven't scored a century, it's not worth discussion. It’s just that he has a knack of saying things that stir up a debate. Besides, people have a lot of time to stretch a topic."

'Haven't been a match fixer': Michael Vaughan hits back at Salman Butt

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b9d96f5f-6c7c-465f-841f-69bea7219f2e}{233}" paraid="1885615330" >With the finalists of the much-awaited ICC World Test Championship&nbsp;(WTC)&nbsp;decided after India's thumping 3-1 series win over England, the&nbsp;Virat Kohli-led outfit will be facing New Zealand in the summit clash, scheduled to be played from June 18 to 22.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b1ce2741-1823-4fc7-bb4e-51fb89ada173}{92}" paraid="1140687304" >While the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday said that India and New Zealand will be locking horns in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, the venue of the match is yet to be decided. The Lord's was slated to host the WTC final but the iconic ground is reportedly out of the race with Ageas Bowl in Southampton,&nbsp;Edgbaston&nbsp;in Birmingham and&nbsp;Old Trafford in Manchester three&nbsp;grounds battling to host the grand finale, a report in&nbsp;Cricbuzz&nbsp;said that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has checked the readiness of the Ageas Bowl in Southampton with the stadium&nbsp;front-runner to host the final of ICC World Test Championship.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Ageas Bowl in Southampton boasts a five-star hotel attached to the stadium and provides plenty of logistical and operational convenience in times of bio-secure bubbles. Southampton had hosted matches between England and West Indies, and Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b9d96f5f-6c7c-465f-841f-69bea7219f2e}{85}" paraid="2140659428" >"I can't give much information apart from the fact that there has been discussion about it," confirmed Southampton cricket boss Rod&nbsp;Bransgrove&nbsp;to&nbsp;Cricbuzz&nbsp;about an approach to stage the final at the Ageas Bowl. "I am the chairman of Southampton and I can say we have been asked to stage it and also inquired if Southampton is available. I don't know if anything has been finally decided as yet,"&nbsp;Bransgrove said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b9d96f5f-6c7c-465f-841f-69bea7219f2e}{92}" paraid="1966778977" >However, the spokesman for the Marylebone Cricket Club, which runs the Lord's ground, remained non-committal.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a233aeb3-0551-43aa-abcc-2ff2afd13587}{2}" paraid="2087215157" >"The MCC has been working with the ICC and the ECB in relation to planning for the World Test Championship Final. As yet, no definitive decision has been taken in relation to the location of the final. This will be announced by the ICC in due course," the spokesman for the MCC told&nbsp;Cricbuzz.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b9d96f5f-6c7c-465f-841f-69bea7219f2e}{106}" paraid="738692707" >The ICC is expected to announce the venue soon and the world body is also expected to reveal playing conditions for the inaugural final of WTC along with a reserve day.&nbsp;</p>


With the finalists of the much-awaited ICC World Test Championship (WTC) decided after India's thumping 3-1 series win over England, the Virat Kohli-led outfit will be facing New Zealand in the summit clash, scheduled to be played from June 18 to 22.

With the finalists of the much-awaited ICC World Test Championship (WTC) decided after India's thumping 3-1 series win over England, the Virat Kohli-led outfit will be facing New Zealand in the summit clash, scheduled to be played from June 18 to 22. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday said that India and New Zealand will be locking horns in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, the venue of the match is yet to be decided. The Lord's was slated to host the WTC final but the iconic ground is reportedly out of the race with Ageas Bowl in Southampton, Edgbaston in Birmingham and Old Trafford in Manchester three grounds battling to host the grand finale, a report in Cricbuzz said that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has checked the readiness of the Ageas Bowl in Southampton with the stadium front-runner to host the final of ICC World Test Championship. The #WTC21 finalists 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OWBBifgbvx — ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2021 × The Ageas Bowl in Southampton boasts a five-star hotel attached to the stadium and provides plenty of logistical and operational convenience in times of bio-secure bubbles. Southampton had hosted matches between England and West Indies, and Pakistan. "I can't give much information apart from the fact that there has been discussion about it," confirmed Southampton cricket boss Rod Bransgrove to Cricbuzz about an approach to stage the final at the Ageas Bowl. "I am the chairman of Southampton and I can say we have been asked to stage it and also inquired if Southampton is available. I don't know if anything has been finally decided as yet," Bransgrove said. India 🤜🤛 New Zealand The inaugural ICC World Test Championship finalists! The wait will be unbearable. #WTC21 | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/X3KcNrUTJ1 — ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2021 × However, the spokesman for the Marylebone Cricket Club, which runs the Lord's ground, remained non-committal. "The MCC has been working with the ICC and the ECB in relation to planning for the World Test Championship Final. As yet, no definitive decision has been taken in relation to the location of the final. This will be announced by the ICC in due course," the spokesman for the MCC told Cricbuzz. The ICC is expected to announce the venue soon and the world body is also expected to reveal playing conditions for the inaugural final of WTC along with a reserve day.

India vs New Zealand: Southampton leads race to host ICC World Test Championship final

<p>New Zealand whitewash India yet again but this time in the two-match Test series. Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third&nbsp;day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-hand-10-wickets-defeat-to-india-registers-100th-test-victory-282244" hreflang="en">New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory</a></p>

<p>New Zealand's were consistent with their bat and bowl. India was bowled out on 242 runs in the first innings after half-centuries by Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari. New Zealand's new pacer spearhead Kyle Jamieson took his first 5-wicket haul in his Test career for the Blackcaps (5/45).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-test-rankings-virat-kohli-looses-number-one-rank-after-poor-form-283032" hreflang="en">ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli loses number one rank after poor form</a></p>

<p>In reply, New Zealand was bowled out on 235 runs handing 7 runs lead to India. Tom Latham scored 52 runs for the Kiwis and Kyle Jamieson shined with the bat too, after scoring 49 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India failed to capitalise on the lead in the second innings and lost wickets in quick succession. They were bowled out on 124 runs. Pacer duo Boult and Southee scalped 7 wickets to shatter Indian hopes of a series equaliser setting the target of 132 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kiwi opener Tom Latham and Tom Blundell set 103-runs stand, almost winning the game for New Zealand. Latham scored 52 runs whereas Blundell scored 55 runs. Henry Nicholls hit the winning runs in the second session of the fourth day. New Zealand scored 132/3 in 36 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Captains winning most Tests after opting to field:<br />
13 G Smith (19 Tests)<br />
11 S Waugh (11)<br />
10 C Lloyd (17)<br />
09 K Williamson (13)*</p>

<p>Virat Kohli poor run continues as the Indian skipper scored just 17 runs in two innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tour has been more of an eye-opener for the Indian side, they began the visit with a 5-0 win over Kiwis in T20 series. But they were on the back foot after a 3-0 loss to Black Caps in the ODI series and now a 2-0 loss in the Test series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kyle Jamieson was adjudged as the Player of the Match after his prolific performance both with the bat and bowl, whereas, Tim Southee was declared the Player of the Series after taking 14 wickets. &nbsp;</p>


New Zealand whitewash India yet again but this time in the two-match Test series. Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

New Zealand whitewash India yet again but this time in the two-match Test series. Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Also read: New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory New Zealand's were consistent with their bat and bowl. India was bowled out on 242 runs in the first innings after half-centuries by Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari. New Zealand's new pacer spearhead Kyle Jamieson took his first 5-wicket haul in his Test career for the Blackcaps (5/45). Also read: ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli loses number one rank after poor form In reply, New Zealand was bowled out on 235 runs handing 7 runs lead to India. Tom Latham scored 52 runs for the Kiwis and Kyle Jamieson shined with the bat too, after scoring 49 runs. India failed to capitalise on the lead in the second innings and lost wickets in quick succession. They were bowled out on 124 runs. Pacer duo Boult and Southee scalped 7 wickets to shatter Indian hopes of a series equaliser setting the target of 132 runs. Kiwi opener Tom Latham and Tom Blundell set 103-runs stand, almost winning the game for New Zealand. Latham scored 52 runs whereas Blundell scored 55 runs. Henry Nicholls hit the winning runs in the second session of the fourth day. New Zealand scored 132/3 in 36 overs. Captains winning most Tests after opting to field: 13 G Smith (19 Tests) 11 S Waugh (11) 10 C Lloyd (17) 09 K Williamson (13)* Virat Kohli poor run continues as the Indian skipper scored just 17 runs in two innings. The tour has been more of an eye-opener for the Indian side, they began the visit with a 5-0 win over Kiwis in T20 series. But they were on the back foot after a 3-0 loss to Black Caps in the ODI series and now a 2-0 loss in the Test series. Kyle Jamieson was adjudged as the Player of the Match after his prolific performance both with the bat and bowl, whereas, Tim Southee was declared the Player of the Series after taking 14 wickets.

New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets, tour ends with consecutive whitewash

<p>India might have faced a bitter defeat by the hands of the Kiwis but there was a moment during the match when the Indian team and Spectators burst out in laughter. This happened when Virat Kohli chose to bowl an over.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-beat-india-by-7-wickets-tour-ends-with-consecutive-whitewash-283620">New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets, tour ends with consecutive whitewash</a></p>

<p>This happened when New Zealand was just seven runs away from victory (125-3). In a most bizarre decision of all, Kohli decided to ball an over to Henry Nicholls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surprisingly Henry Nicholls looked nervous while playing the over. Kohli's second delivery almost got the wicket of Nicholls after a loose pull-shot saw a fielder at mid-on, but the ball did not carry. Netizens went crazy after this display, they took to twitter to express their views on Kolhi's bowling:</p>

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<p>Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand's were consistent with their bat and bowl. India was bowled out on 242 runs in the first innings after half-centuries by Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari. New Zealand's new pacer spearhead Kyle Jamieson took his first 5-wicket haul in his Test career for the Blackcaps (5/45).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In reply, New Zealand was bowled out on 235 runs handing 7 runs lead to India. Tom Latham scored 52 runs for the Kiwis and Kyle Jamieson shined with the bat too, after scoring 49 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India failed to capitalise on the lead in the second innings and lost wickets in quick succession. They were bowled out on 124 runs. Pacer duo Boult and Southee scalped 7 wickets to shatter Indian hopes of a series equaliser setting the target of 132 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kiwi opener Tom Latham and Tom Blundell set 103-runs stand, almost winning the game for New Zealand. Latham scored 52 runs whereas Blundell scored 55 runs. Henry Nicholls hit the winning runs in the second session of the fourth day. New Zealand scored 132/3 in 36 overs.&nbsp;</p>


India might have faced a bitter defeat by the hands of the Kiwis but there was a moment during the match when the Indian team and Spectators burst out in laughter.

India might have faced a bitter defeat by the hands of the Kiwis but there was a moment during the match when the Indian team and Spectators burst out in laughter. This happened when Virat Kohli chose to bowl an over. Also read: New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets, tour ends with consecutive whitewash This happened when New Zealand was just seven runs away from victory (125-3). In a most bizarre decision of all, Kohli decided to ball an over to Henry Nicholls. Surprisingly Henry Nicholls looked nervous while playing the over. Kohli's second delivery almost got the wicket of Nicholls after a loose pull-shot saw a fielder at mid-on, but the ball did not carry. Netizens went crazy after this display, they took to twitter to express their views on Kolhi's bowling: Nothing would make me happier than Virat Kohli keeping his sunglasses on while bowling. #NZvIND — Michael Wagener (@Mykuhl) March 2, 2020 × Virat Kohli bowling in a Test match & that sums up the series!! #INDvsNZ — Ethir Katchi (@sudhanks) March 2, 2020 × I'm a fan of Kohli's bowling — Gummadians (@14_saiteja) March 2, 2020 × Rishabh Pant on stump mic making it appear as if Virat Kohli’s is better than Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling!!! — Anil P Joseph (@Anil4Joseph) March 2, 2020 × https://t.co/DUXRQUwv7O — faceplatter49 (@faceplatter49) March 2, 2020 × Kiwi seal 7 wickets win over India on the third day of the five-day Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. New Zealand's were consistent with their bat and bowl. India was bowled out on 242 runs in the first innings after half-centuries by Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihari. New Zealand's new pacer spearhead Kyle Jamieson took his first 5-wicket haul in his Test career for the Blackcaps (5/45). In reply, New Zealand was bowled out on 235 runs handing 7 runs lead to India. Tom Latham scored 52 runs for the Kiwis and Kyle Jamieson shined with the bat too, after scoring 49 runs. India failed to capitalise on the lead in the second innings and lost wickets in quick succession. They were bowled out on 124 runs. Pacer duo Boult and Southee scalped 7 wickets to shatter Indian hopes of a series equaliser setting the target of 132 runs. Kiwi opener Tom Latham and Tom Blundell set 103-runs stand, almost winning the game for New Zealand. Latham scored 52 runs whereas Blundell scored 55 runs. Henry Nicholls hit the winning runs in the second session of the fourth day. New Zealand scored 132/3 in 36 overs.

Netizens go gaga over Virat Kohli's bowling action in second Test against Kiwis

<p>Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli loses his number one rank in the ICC Test Players Rankings after scoring 21 runs in the first Test (Kohli had scores of 2 and 19 at Basin Reserve, Wellington). India faced a heavy defeat by the Kiwis in the first Test in Wellington.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-named-in-asia-xi-yet-to-decide-if-he-will-play-or-not-282817">Virat Kohli named in Asia XI, yet to decide if he will play or not</a></p>

<p>Aussie batsman Steve Smith's 911 points overtake Virat Kohli, who currently holds 906 points and is at number two.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-hand-10-wickets-defeat-to-india-registers-100th-test-victory-282244" hreflang="en">New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory</a></p>

<p>Steve Smith reaches the number one position for the eighth time. The first time he earned the top spot was back in June 2015. Smith and Kohli have dominated the top two spots in the ICC Test player rankings for several years now, the only person to earn the top spot other than these to players was Kane Williamson, who was at the number 1 in December 2015 for just eight days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah has also slipped 5 ranks after his poor display in the first Test and currently ranks at number 11. Ravichandran Ashwin is now the only Indian bowler who features in the top 10 bowlers in Test list, he is at number 9.&nbsp;</p>


Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli loses his number one rank in the ICC Test Players Rankings after scoring 21 runs in the first Test (Kohli had scores of 2 and 19 at Basin Reserve, Wellington).

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli loses his number one rank in the ICC Test Players Rankings after scoring 21 runs in the first Test (Kohli had scores of 2 and 19 at Basin Reserve, Wellington). India faced a heavy defeat by the Kiwis in the first Test in Wellington. Also read: Virat Kohli named in Asia XI, yet to decide if he will play or not Aussie batsman Steve Smith's 911 points overtake Virat Kohli, who currently holds 906 points and is at number two. Also read: New Zealand hand 10-wickets defeat to India, registers 100th Test victory Steve Smith reaches the number one position for the eighth time. The first time he earned the top spot was back in June 2015. Smith and Kohli have dominated the top two spots in the ICC Test player rankings for several years now, the only person to earn the top spot other than these to players was Kane Williamson, who was at the number 1 in December 2015 for just eight days. Jasprit Bumrah has also slipped 5 ranks after his poor display in the first Test and currently ranks at number 11. Ravichandran Ashwin is now the only Indian bowler who features in the top 10 bowlers in Test list, he is at number 9.

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli looses number one rank after poor form

1st Test, Day 1: New Zealand debutante Jamieson tears into Virat's India

<p>India snatched the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday after yet another super over was needed to separate the two sides after the scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs.</p>

<p>New Zealand, batting first in the decider, made 13 with Tim Seifert dropped twice before he was eventually dismissed.</p>

<p>In reply, Indian captain Virat Kohli hit the winning runs with a ball to spare.</p>

<p>The third match also ended in a super over with Rohit Sharma hitting sixes off the last two balls to get India home.</p>

<p>"What's happened in the last two games is unbelievable," Kohli said.</p>

<p>"It feels good when you are out of the game and then somehow find a way to come back and that shows the character of the team."</p>

<p>The win puts India 4-0 up in the five-match series with New Zealand stand-in captain Tim Southee not happy that his side could not wrap the game up in the 20 overs.</p>

<p>"It's very tough, especially in the position we got ourselves into and then to give them a chance at the end, they're going to grab it with both hands," he said.</p>

<p>New Zealand, chasing India's 165 for eight, went into their last over only needing seven runs to win and with seven wickets in hand.</p>

<p>However, they were restricted to six runs and lost four wickets to finish 165 for seven and set up the super over.</p>

<p>New Zealand had already suffered an earlier setback with talismanic captain Kane Williamson a late scratching having not fully recovered from a shoulder injury suffered while fielding in game three.</p>

<p>It was left to lusty hitting by Colin Munro and Seifert to provide the backbone of their innings with Munro making 64 and Seifert out in the final over for 57.</p>

<p>India sent into bat first, made 165 for eight on a flat track at Wellington stadium with the innings anchored by an unbeaten 50 from Manish Pandey and his partnerships with Thakur and Navdeep Saini.</p>

<p>India were six for 88 in the 12th over before Pandey and Thakur arrested the slide in a 43-run stand with Thakur contributing 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saini, who was not out 11 in his first appearance on the tour, put on 22 with Pandey off the last 13 deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a slow start to their reply, New Zealand were 23 for one after five overs.</p>

<p>But in the sixth over, when Thakur wound back the pace to under 140 kilometres per hour (87mph), Munro found his timing with a six and two fours to get the scoreboard moving.</p>

<p>In partnership with Seifert they put on 72 off 44 deliveries before Munro was run out in a smart piece of relay fielding involving Thakur and Kohli who threw down the stumps.</p>


India snatched the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday after yet another super over was needed to separate the two sides after the scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs.

India snatched the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday after yet another super over was needed to separate the two sides after the scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs. New Zealand, batting first in the decider, made 13 with Tim Seifert dropped twice before he was eventually dismissed. In reply, Indian captain Virat Kohli hit the winning runs with a ball to spare. The third match also ended in a super over with Rohit Sharma hitting sixes off the last two balls to get India home. "What's happened in the last two games is unbelievable," Kohli said. "It feels good when you are out of the game and then somehow find a way to come back and that shows the character of the team." The win puts India 4-0 up in the five-match series with New Zealand stand-in captain Tim Southee not happy that his side could not wrap the game up in the 20 overs. "It's very tough, especially in the position we got ourselves into and then to give them a chance at the end, they're going to grab it with both hands," he said. New Zealand, chasing India's 165 for eight, went into their last over only needing seven runs to win and with seven wickets in hand. However, they were restricted to six runs and lost four wickets to finish 165 for seven and set up the super over. New Zealand had already suffered an earlier setback with talismanic captain Kane Williamson a late scratching having not fully recovered from a shoulder injury suffered while fielding in game three. It was left to lusty hitting by Colin Munro and Seifert to provide the backbone of their innings with Munro making 64 and Seifert out in the final over for 57. India sent into bat first, made 165 for eight on a flat track at Wellington stadium with the innings anchored by an unbeaten 50 from Manish Pandey and his partnerships with Thakur and Navdeep Saini. India were six for 88 in the 12th over before Pandey and Thakur arrested the slide in a 43-run stand with Thakur contributing 20. Saini, who was not out 11 in his first appearance on the tour, put on 22 with Pandey off the last 13 deliveries. In a slow start to their reply, New Zealand were 23 for one after five overs. But in the sixth over, when Thakur wound back the pace to under 140 kilometres per hour (87mph), Munro found his timing with a six and two fours to get the scoreboard moving. In partnership with Seifert they put on 72 off 44 deliveries before Munro was run out in a smart piece of relay fielding involving Thakur and Kohli who threw down the stumps.

India snatch another super over T20 victory against New Zealand

<p>Brothers Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor were in Manchester to watch the first semi-final of cricket world cup where India took on New Zealand. While the match got disrupted due to rain, the Kapoor brothers seem to have lived it up and made most of their time there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two actors even caught up with legendary cricket Kapil Dev during the match. Sanjay Kapoor shared a photo of the trio on his Instagram and wrote, "With the legend Kapil Dev, I can’t stop grinning #1983worldcup #captain #greatestallrounder #fanmoment(sic)"</p>

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<p>Sanjay posted multiple stories and photo of the day. The match, however, had to be cancelled and it is scheduled to resume on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the work front, Anil will be next seen in Mohit Suri's 'Malang' co-starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Kemmu. He will also feature in Karan Johar's multi-starrer period drama 'Takht'.</p>


Brothers Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor were in Manchester to watch the first semi-final of cricket world cup where India took on New Zealand. While the match got disrupted due to rain, the Kapoor brothers seem to have lived it up and made most of their time there.

Brothers Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor were in Manchester to watch the first semi-final of cricket world cup where India took on New Zealand. While the match got disrupted due to rain, the Kapoor brothers seem to have lived it up and made most of their time there. The two actors even caught up with legendary cricket Kapil Dev during the match. Sanjay Kapoor shared a photo of the trio on his Instagram and wrote, "With the legend Kapil Dev, I can’t stop grinning #1983worldcup #captain #greatestallrounder #fanmoment(sic)" View this post on Instagram With the legend Kapil Dev ,I can’t stop grinning #1983worldcup #captain #greatestallrounder #fanmoment A post shared by Sanjay Kapoor (@sanjaykapoor2500) on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:31am PDT × Sanjay posted multiple stories and photo of the day. The match, however, had to be cancelled and it is scheduled to resume on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram #bleedingblue 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 A post shared by Sanjay Kapoor (@sanjaykapoor2500) on Jul 9, 2019 at 4:23am PDT × On the work front, Anil will be next seen in Mohit Suri's 'Malang' co-starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Kemmu. He will also feature in Karan Johar's multi-starrer period drama 'Takht'.

Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor catch up with Kapil Dev during India-New Zealand cricket match

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-top-court-tells-army-to-stay-out-of-politics-media-195566">Pakistan Supreme Court tells </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-top-court-tells-army-to-stay-out-of-politics-media-195566">army</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-top-court-tells-army-to-stay-out-of-politics-media-195566"> to stay out of politics, media</a></p>

<p>Pakistan's Supreme Court rebuked the country's powerful military and intelligence agencies Wednesday, calling for them to uphold free speech and stay out of politics in a country ruled by the generals for nearly half its existence.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/robert-vadra-reaches-ed-office-195573">Money-laundering case: Robert Vadra at ED office, is being questioned by </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/robert-vadra-reaches-ed-office-195573">team</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/robert-vadra-reaches-ed-office-195573"> of 7</a></p>

<p>Robert Vadra arrived at the Delhi offices of the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday to be questioned in connection with a money-laundering case. the case relates to the alleged possession of illegal foreign assets.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/eu-wont-re-open-brexit-deal-hope-may-will-have-new-proposals-donald-tusk-195619">Will not reopen Brexit deal, hope May has new proposals: European Union</a></p>

<p>European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday he hoped British Prime Minister Theresa May would come to Brussels on Thursday with "realistic suggestions" on how to break the Brexit impasse as the EU would not re-open the Brexit deal.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/with-eight-batsmen-we-should-be-able-to-chase-big-totals-rohit-sharma-195597">India captain Rohit Sharma blames batsmen for 1st T20I loss to New Zealand</a></p>

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sabarimala-row-support-supreme-court-verdict-will-lift-ban-on-entry-of-women-says-temple-board-195559">Sabarimala Board tells Supreme Court: Support your verdict, will allow entry of women into temple</a></p>

<p>In a massive U-turn, the Travancore Dewasom Board, which runs Kerala's Sabarimala temple, told the Supreme Court Wednesday that it now supports the court's September 28, 2018 verdict allowing all women into the shrine.</p>


Pakistan Supreme Court tells army to stay out of politics, media Pakistan's Supreme Court rebuked the country's powerful military and intelligence agencies Wednesday, calling for them to uphold free speech and stay out of politics in a country ruled by the generals for nearly half its existence.

Pakistan Supreme Court tells army to stay out of politics, media Pakistan's Supreme Court rebuked the country's powerful military and intelligence agencies Wednesday, calling for them to uphold free speech and stay out of politics in a country ruled by the generals for nearly half its existence. Money-laundering case: Robert Vadra at ED office, is being questioned by team of 7 Robert Vadra arrived at the Delhi offices of the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday to be questioned in connection with a money-laundering case. the case relates to the alleged possession of illegal foreign assets. Will not reopen Brexit deal, hope May has new proposals: European Union European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday he hoped British Prime Minister Theresa May would come to Brussels on Thursday with "realistic suggestions" on how to break the Brexit impasse as the EU would not re-open the Brexit deal. India captain Rohit Sharma blames batsmen for 1st T20I loss to New Zealand India skipper Rohit Sharma Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match. Sabarimala Board tells Supreme Court: Support your verdict, will allow entry of women into temple In a massive U-turn, the Travancore Dewasom Board, which runs Kerala's Sabarimala temple, told the Supreme Court Wednesday that it now supports the court's September 28, 2018 verdict allowing all women into the shrine.

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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-bangla-plane-crash-that-killed-51-was-caused-by-pilot-smoking-in-cockpit-193269">US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-bangla-plane-crash-that-killed-51-was-caused-by-pilot-smoking-in-cockpit-193269">cockpit</a></p>

<p>The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday.</p>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-india-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi-nz-are-at-10-1-after-2-overs-193266">India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Catch all the live updates here</a></p>

<p>India's bowlers struck early, sending both Kiwi openers back to the pavilion. New Zealand were 59/3 after 16.2 overs at 9 am IST with skipper Kane Williamson departing after his openers.&nbsp;</p>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uss-bolton-warns-venezuela-of-significant-response-if-juan-guaido-is-threatened-193282">US's Bolton warns Venezuela of 'significant response' if Juan </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uss-bolton-warns-venezuela-of-significant-response-if-juan-guaido-is-threatened-193282">Guaido</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uss-bolton-warns-venezuela-of-significant-response-if-juan-guaido-is-threatened-193282"> is threatened</a></p>

<p>National Security Adviser of the United States John Bolton said that any violence and intimidation against US diplomats, Venezuela's "democratic leader" Juan Guaido or the National Assembly will be met with a "significant response" from the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-dam-burst-death-toll-touches-58-rescuers-find-bus-full-of-bodies-193259">Brazil dam burst: Death toll touches 58, rescuers find bus full of bodies</a></p>

<p>Fears of a second dam breach at a Brazilian mining complex receded Sunday, enabling a search to resume for the more than 300 people still missing two days after a dam collapse that has killed at least 58 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/to-defeat-obesity-hunger-climate-change-govts-must-curb-influence-of-big-corporations-lancet-193275">To defeat obesity, hunger &amp; climate change, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/to-defeat-obesity-hunger-climate-change-govts-must-curb-influence-of-big-corporations-lancet-193275">govts</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/to-defeat-obesity-hunger-climate-change-govts-must-curb-influence-of-big-corporations-lancet-193275"> must curb </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/to-defeat-obesity-hunger-climate-change-govts-must-curb-influence-of-big-corporations-lancet-193275">influence</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/to-defeat-obesity-hunger-climate-change-govts-must-curb-influence-of-big-corporations-lancet-193275"> of big corporations: Lancet</a></p>

<p>To defeat the intertwined pandemics of obesity, hunger and climate change, governments must curb the political influence of major corporations, said a major report Monday calling for a 'global treaty' similar to one for tobacco control.</p>

<p>Bu this will not happen unless ordinary citizens demand a "radical rethink" of the relationship between policymakers and business, nearly four dozen experts from The Lancet Commission on Obesity concluded.</p>


US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in cockpit The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in cockpit The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday. India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Catch all the live updates here India's bowlers struck early, sending both Kiwi openers back to the pavilion. New Zealand were 59/3 after 16.2 overs at 9 am IST with skipper Kane Williamson departing after his openers. US's Bolton warns Venezuela of 'significant response' if Juan Guaido is threatened National Security Adviser of the United States John Bolton said that any violence and intimidation against US diplomats, Venezuela's "democratic leader" Juan Guaido or the National Assembly will be met with a "significant response" from the US. Brazil dam burst: Death toll touches 58, rescuers find bus full of bodies Fears of a second dam breach at a Brazilian mining complex receded Sunday, enabling a search to resume for the more than 300 people still missing two days after a dam collapse that has killed at least 58 people. To defeat obesity, hunger & climate change, govts must curb influence of big corporations: Lancet To defeat the intertwined pandemics of obesity, hunger and climate change, governments must curb the political influence of major corporations, said a major report Monday calling for a 'global treaty' similar to one for tobacco control. Bu this will not happen unless ordinary citizens demand a "radical rethink" of the relationship between policymakers and business, nearly four dozen experts from The Lancet Commission on Obesity concluded.

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/trump-will-not-soften-hard-line-on-china-to-make-deal-advisers-192107">Trump will not soften hard line on China to make deal: Advisers</a></p>

<p>As much as US President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-openers-fall-early-after-new-zealand-opt-to-bat-in-1st-odi-192116">IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Shami strikes twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early</a></p>

<p>Indian pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Opting to bat first, the hosts lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/most-indian-crew-safe-in-russian-ship-wreck-claims-dgs-192106">Crimea ship fire: Most Indian sailors safe, say Directorate General of Shipping officials</a></p>

<p>A good number of the 15 Indian seafarers who are on-board the two ill-fated ships which caught fire off the Russian waters Monday have survived the accident, officials at the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) here said Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/hola-im-mike-pence-us-vp-delivers-message-of-support-to-venezuelans-192101">Hola, I'm Mike Pence: US VP encourages Venezuelans to protest against President Maduro</a></p>

<p>US Vice President Mike Pence issued a video message of support to Venezuelans on Tuesday to encourage those who are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro and underline US backing for opposition leader Juan Guaido.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-cec-naveen-chawla-calls-evm-a-fine-machine-cautions-against-returning-to-ballots-192095">Former CEC Naveen Chawla says EVM 'a fine machine', cautions against returning to ballot papers</a></p>

<p>Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Naveen Chawla on Tuesday said that EVM was “a very good and fine machine” and cautioned against returning to the use of ballot papers for conducting the polls.</p>


Trump will not soften hard line on China to make deal: Advisers As much as US President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say.

Trump will not soften hard line on China to make deal: Advisers As much as US President Donald Trump wants to boost markets through a trade pact with China, he will not soften his position that Beijing must make real structural reforms, including how it handles intellectual property, to reach a deal, advisers say. IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Shami strikes twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early Indian pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, the hosts lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Crimea ship fire: Most Indian sailors safe, say Directorate General of Shipping officials A good number of the 15 Indian seafarers who are on-board the two ill-fated ships which caught fire off the Russian waters Monday have survived the accident, officials at the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) here said Tuesday. Hola, I'm Mike Pence: US VP encourages Venezuelans to protest against President Maduro US Vice President Mike Pence issued a video message of support to Venezuelans on Tuesday to encourage those who are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro and underline US backing for opposition leader Juan Guaido. Former CEC Naveen Chawla says EVM 'a fine machine', cautions against returning to ballot papers Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Naveen Chawla on Tuesday said that EVM was “a very good and fine machine” and cautioned against returning to the use of ballot papers for conducting the polls.

<p>Indian pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Opting to bat first, the hosts lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami.</p>

<p>After eight overs, the&nbsp;Kiwi&nbsp;score stood at 28 for the loss of two wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after winning the toss, Kiwi captain Kane Williams said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit."</p>

<p>India recently ended their Australia tour <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-3rd-odi-india-eye-perfect-finish-to-historic-tour-191022">by creating several </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-3rd-odi-india-eye-perfect-finish-to-historic-tour-191022">historic</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-3rd-odi-india-eye-perfect-finish-to-historic-tour-191022"> records</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:<br />
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</strong></p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami</strong><br />
&nbsp;</p>


Indian pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, the hosts lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, the hosts lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. After eight overs, the Kiwi score stood at 28 for the loss of two wickets. Speaking after winning the toss, Kiwi captain Kane Williams said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit." India recently ended their Australia tour by creating several historic records. Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team." "It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded. Teams: New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami

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