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sports7 months ago

South Africa Clinches Historic WTC Victory Amid Emotional Celebrations

Australia's captain Pat Cummins admitted missed opportunities after their loss to South Africa in the ICC World Test Championship final, where South Africa secured their first WTC title with a five-wicket victory at Lord's, ending a 27-year wait for an ICC title. Despite a strong first-innings lead, Australia couldn't capitalize in the final innings, with South Africa's resilient batting, especially from Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma, sealing the win. Cummins praised the opposition's performance and reflected on the highs and lows of their campaign.

sports2 years ago

ICC Sanctions India, Australia, and Players Over WTC Final Controversies

Shubman Gill may face action from the match referee for his tweet questioning the third umpire's decision on his controversial dismissal in the WTC final. The incident led to a charged atmosphere at the Oval. Rohit Sharma also added to the debate, questioning the lack of enough camera angles in the world event. Australia won the maiden World Test Championship title.

sports2 years ago

Gavaskar questions Kohli's shot selection in India's loss to Australia in WTC Final.

Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar criticized Virat Kohli's shot selection in the World Test Championship final against Australia, calling it an "ordinary shot" and urging reporters to ask Kohli about it. Gavaskar also noted a pattern of Indian batters making mistakes around personal landmarks. India lost the final by 209 runs after being bowled out for 234 in their second innings.

sports2 years ago

India's WTC Final Woes: Dravid and Rohit Speak Out.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has admitted that conceding 469 runs on the first day after electing to bowl on a "green wicket" put India on the back foot in the WTC final against Australia. Dravid also rued India's dismissals late on the fourth day in a chase of 444. He defended India's policy of tailoring tracks to suit their spinners at home, saying that the nature of the WTC and the pressure to win meant they needed to take risks. Dravid also said that the lack of preparation time between IPL 2023 and the WTC final was not ideal.

sports2 years ago

WTC Final: Brutal Verdicts, Questionable Shots, and Game-Changing Catches.

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that the team failed to perform well at the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia on Sunday. India had eight batters with scores between 40 and 49 but most of them were not able to convert it into a big innings. Australia won their maiden World Test Championship title with a crushing 209-run victory on the fifth day of the summit clash.

sports2 years ago

Controversy Erupts Over Shubman Gill's Catch in WTC Final.

Shubman Gill's dismissal during India's chase of a 444-run target set by Australia in the World Test Championship final at The Oval has caused controversy on social media. Gill was caught by Cameron Green at gully, but replays suggested the ball may have touched the ground. Australia extended their overall lead to 374 runs after reaching 201 for 6 at lunch on day four, with India picking up a couple of wickets in the morning session.

sports2 years ago

Controversy and Viral Moments in Australia vs India WTC Final

Australian cricketers were forced to return to the field after leaving prematurely following a successful DRS review from India on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at The Oval on Friday. The decision was ultimately reversed, and the cricketers had to quickly come back to the field as boos rang all around the ground following the incident. Australia led India by 196 runs.

sports2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds WTC Final as Tampering Claims and Umpiring Confusion Arise.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has accused the Pat Cummins-led Australian team of altering with the condition of the ball in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India at The Oval. Ali pointed out the dismissal of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara which took place in the 14th and the 19th over, respectively, and expressed his surprise over the fact that no one, including the officials, commentators and the Indian players, noticed Australia's tactics of altering with the ball.

sports2 years ago

"India's Surprising Decision to Bowl First in WTC Final Raises Questions"

India won the toss and chose to bowl against Australia in the World Test Championship final. Former India player Farokh Engineer believes the decision was made to protect India's batsmen from the Australian attack on a fresh green track. India's pace attack, including Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur, kept Australia in check in the first hour, with Thakur dismissing David Warner for 43. India left out Ravichandran Ashwin for a four-pronged pace attack.

sports2 years ago

"India's Ashwin Dilemma Looms Over WTC Final Against Australia"

Former cricketers Ricky Ponting, Sanjay Manjrekar, and Brad Haddin believe that India made a mistake by leaving out R Ashwin in the WTC final against Australia. They cited Ashwin's record against Australia and the nature of The Oval track, which they believe would have brought him into the game, especially with Australia having four left-hand batters in the top seven. India seemingly went with four seamers and one spinner instead of a 3-2 attack, with Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Ravindra Jadeja being the other bowlers.

sports2 years ago

Rohit Sharma's Test Legacy and AI's Prediction for WTC Final.

Rohit Sharma, India's captain, will lead his team in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval, which will also mark his 50th Test. Rohit's transformational England trip in 2021 saw him become India's best batter and only behind Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow overall. He will be looking to cement his Test legacy by winning the WTC final, which he believes is essential to becoming a natural leader. Winning the final can become the defining moment of Rohit's Test career, elevating him alongside the finest of India's captains.

sports2 years ago

"India's Rohit Sharma faces injury scare ahead of WTC Final against Australia"

India's captain Rohit Sharma sustained an injury to his left thumb during a net session ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. The injury adds a level of concern for the Indian team as they aim to compete in the prestigious final. Several key players including Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Cheteshwar Pujara did not attend practice. The WTC final is scheduled from June 7 to 11 at The Oval in London.