The International Cricket Council (ICC), amid the protest by Just Stop Oil activists at the sporting events in the UK, has been preparing a back-up pitch at the Oval in London.

WTC Final: ICC prepares back-up pitch at Oval amid fear of protest from climate activist group Just Stop Oil

India vs Australia contests have been of huge entertainment. Two of the best sides in the world, over the years, have produced several moments that have given the fans joy, agony, hope, sadness and much more.

WTC Final: The iconic moments and controversies from India vs Australia Tests over years

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.

BCCI likely to make major announcement on ODI World Cup after SGM; WTC final squad to travel in three slots

VVS Laxman praised the International Cricket Council for acquainting the World Test Championship by keeping the significance of Test cricket in context. "The World Test Championship is a welcome addition to the cricketing landscape.

Cricket: VVS Laxman suggests changes to make World Test Championship more interesting

West Indies skipper Jason Holder said on Thursday after a training session at Sabina Park in Kingston, that the key to levelling the ongoing test series against India will be to be decisive in footwork, shot selection, and just standard cricket. West Indies lost to the visitors in the last test match when vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane played crucial knocks in both the innings to give India a 1-0 lead in the three-match test series which is also a part of the ongoing World Test Championships.

Cricket - 'Just standard cricket', Holder's key to leveling series with India