WTC 2023 Points Table: On Friday (March 03), Australia thrashed India by nine wickets to win the third and penultimate Test, in Indore, in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to keep the series alive at 2-1.

WTC points table 2023 ICC World Test Championship ranking after Australia beat India in Indore

Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by a whopping 246 runs to end the two-match Test series, in Galle, at 1-1. After having lost the series opener by four wickets, the Islanders produced a much-improved show in all departments to close the series with an emphatic win and enter the top-five in the second cycle's updated ICC World Test Championship points table.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Sri Lanka level series with Pakistan in Galle

Team India were favourites to win the fifth and final rescheduled Test in Edgbaston, Birmingham, before Ben Stokes-led England scripted a remarkable seven-wicket win by chasing a mammoth 378 on Day 5 on Tuesday (July 05).

Explained: How can Team India enter World Test Championship final after losing Edgbaston Test

Senior India spinner R Ashwin scripted history during the recently-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka at home as he became the first bowler to reach the milestone of 100 wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC).

R Ashwin scripts history, becomes first bowler to complete 100 wickets in World Test Championship

Bangladesh pulled off a huge upset on Wednesday (January 5) to beat World Test Champions New Zealand by 8 wickets in the first Test, of the two-match series, to go 1-0 up at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Updated ICC World Test Championship points table after Bangladesh upset NZ by 8 wickets to go 1-0 up

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has praised the Indian bench strength and believes that the young bowlers are ready to take over from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

Cricket: Young India bowlers ready to take over from Bumrah and Shami, says Brett Lee

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the point system of the upcoming World Test Championship (2021-23 cycle) and also the bilateral series that will kick off next month.

Cricket: ICC unveils fixtures and points system for upcoming World Test Championship

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

'An absolute disgrace': Roger Binny slams Team India's bowling performance in WTC Final

WTC Final- 'We are not too bothered by this result', says Virat Kohli

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a strong start to the Men in Blue after Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first at Day 2 of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl in Southampton.

WTC Final- 'India were proactive': Sanjay Bangar lauds Team India's opening pair

The weather forecast of the World test Championship final between India and New Zealand predicted rain for almost all five days. Indian skipper Virat Kohli was asked about the weather during the pre-match press conference.

'Forecast is something we are not focussed on', Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final

Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond feels that Kane Williamson and co. will bundle out Team India cheaply if they win the toss and opt to field first in the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be contested at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

WTC finals: 'Game practices going to have impact': Shane Bond predicts his winner

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman predicted Team India's batting order for the upcoming World Test Championship finals against New Zealand. Virat and Co. suffered a crushing defeat in the Test series at the hands of New Zealand that was played in 2020.

'Would go with five batsmen': VVS Laxman suggests Team India's batting order for WTC finals

When New Zealand lost the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, Ross Taylor thought he might have missed his last chance at winning a major final. Two years later, the Black Caps batsman is back in England, looking to make amends after the Super Over loss at Lord’s as New Zealand and India prepare to face off in the ICC World Test Championship Final in Southampton.

Cricket: Taylor targets Final redemption in ICC World Test Championship

With just over a week to go for the juggernaut clash between India and New Zealand for the World Test Championship finals, former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar pointed out two of Virat and Co.

Cricket- 'Resilience and belief': Ajit Agarkar points out Team India's strengths ahead of WTC Finals

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh suggested that he will go ahead with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill and open the innings for Virat and Co. in the World Test Championship Finals against New Zealand.

Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals

With less than two weeks for the World Test Championship finals, New Zealand are set to rest their top pacers in the second match against England in Edgbaston. ALSO READ: Danish Kaneria feels this Indian batsman is 'due for double-century' in WTC Finals The BlackCaps may rest Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner against Root and Co.

Cricket: New Zealand set to rest their star pacers for WTC Finals

Indian captain Virat Kohli will play a crucial role in the upcoming World Test Championship finals against New Zealand. The prolific batsman is yet to end his century drought, it would be a perfect opportunity for Virat Kohli to slam a ton and lift his first ICC trophy as a captain.

Cricket: Ramiz Raja says Virat Kohli 'knows what he needs to do' in WTC finals

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri held a press conference before departing for England for the upcoming World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against Root and Co.

'Very difficult to stay motivated': Skipper Virat Kohli on mental-wellbeing of players ahead of WTC finals

India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has given an interesting mantra to Virat Kohli on how to 'excel' while adapting to English conditions as he will lead Team India in WTC Finals against New Zealand.

Cricket- 'Show patience, you will succeed in England': Kapil Dev's words of wisdom to Virat Kohli

Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhimman Saha feels that Rishabh Pant should be the team's first-choice keeper in England after playing well in the last few matches for Team India.

Cricket- 'He should be our first-choice keeper': Wriddhiman Saha on Rishabh Pant

Former Indian selector Sarandeep Singh was not surprised with the BCCI's decision to ignore Hardik Pandya in the 20-member squad for the WTC finals and England tour.

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, it disturbs the balance': Sarandeep Singh

Indian bowling star Jasprit Bumrah is regarded as one of the best pacers in the world of cricket. He has led the bowling attack for India and Mumbai Indians for the past few years now.

'Always try to talk to him': Jasprit Bumrah thanks this Kiwi pacer for his growth

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's squad for the upcoming World Test Championship finals that will be played against New Zealand from June 18 to June 22 and also for the Tour of England.

'Had only heard about it': Abhimanyu Easwaran on training with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara

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