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'We're playing in quest of excellence & understand who we are as a team': Kohli

Kohli addressed a press conference on Thursday and stated that his team will be playing ‘in quest of excellence’. He asserted that the game of cricket won’t stop, doesn’t matter what the results of the WTC final are.

India's Virat Kohli during practice(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 07:53 PM IST
By, New Delhi

India announce playing XI for WTC final, Ashwin & Jadeja both included

WTC Final: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma are the three pacers included in the playing XI to take on New Zealand.

India's WTC Final squad(Ravi Shastri / Twitter)
Updated on Jun 18, 2021 07:24 AM IST

WTC final: Our team is balanced, says Sourav Ganguly

WTC Final: Ganguly is sure that Kohli will be looking forward to making the WTC final a memorable one for himself.

Former Indian cricket captain and current BCCI (Board Of Control for Cricket in India) president Sourav Ganguly(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 07:08 PM IST
ANI |

Shubman Gill explains how he plans to put bowlers 'on backfoot' in WTC final

In the recent intra-squad match simulation in Southampton, he struck an impressive 85 which eventually earned him a place in the 15-man Indian squad for the final and almost guaranteed his position as the opener.

Shubman Gill drives on the up.(Getty Images)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 06:29 PM IST

First look of Southampton pitch for WTC final goes viral on Twitter

New Zealand pacer and now a renowned broadcaster Simon Doull was amongst the firsts to share the first look of the Southampton pitch for the WTC final. Here is how Twitter reacted to the first look of Southampton pitch for WTC final.

India's Virat Kohli during practice at Southampton (Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Jun 18, 2021 07:25 AM IST

ICC, BCCI share India's squad photograph ahead of WTC final against New Zealand

A day before the much-awaited face-off, the members of the Indian contingent gathered at the Ageas Bowl for a team photograph.

India's WTC Final squad(Ravi Shastri / Twitter)
Updated on Jun 18, 2021 07:25 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Ajinkya Rahane reacts on India's team combination for WTC final

While India’s top six more or less pick themselves, it is the bowling combination that is yet to be decided. With Bumrah, Shami, Ishant, Ashwin, and Jadeja all being fit, it provides India with an ideal opportunity to walk out in the WTC final with five of their premier bowlers.

What will be India's team combination in the WTC final?(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 03:51 PM IST

'It's a blessing for India that these two are playing in the same generation'

Ahead of the World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand on Friday, former Indian batsman VVS Laxman has named his choice of bowlers for the much-awaited encounter.

File image of VVS Laxman.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 03:19 PM IST

'Strike-rate is absolute nonsense': DK hails Pujara as India's 'Test kingpin'

Dinesh Karthik came to Cheteshwar Pujara's defence, calling the concept of strike-rate 'utter nonsense' and explained how numbers and stats alone aren't a testament to the batsman's performance.

Will Cheteshwar Pujara be back at his run-scoring best? (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 02:28 PM IST
By, New Delhi

'He's not the finished product, but he's got a gift not many people have'

Brendon McCullum said Shubman Gill is a gifted talent whom people like to work with because they can see the youngster becoming one of ‘India’s greatest player’ in future.

Brendon McCullum: File photo(Action Images via Reuters)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 01:31 PM IST

India Predicted XI for WTC final vs NZ: Toss up between Jadeja, 4th seamer

India vs New Zealand: The biggest question heading into the World Test Championship final is India's bowling combination – will there be a fourth seamer? And if so, will Ravindra Jadeja miss out?

Will Ravindra Jadeja play? If yes, who among Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj will miss out? (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 03:08 PM IST
By, New Delhi

'I think India have the belief that they can win anywhere': Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian all-rounder said that the Kohli-led Indian team has performed excellently in the past couple of years, especially on foreign soil.

Photos of Yuvraj Singh (L) and Indian captain Virat Kohli (R)(HT Collage)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 01:27 PM IST
By, New Delhi

WTC Final preview: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency

WTC Final: Kohli eyes legacy, Williamson prize for consistency in battle of equals

New Zealand's Kane Williamson talks to India's Virat Kohli. (REUTERS)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 12:35 PM IST
PTI |

WTC final: India going in cold against top-ranked New Zealand

Shaded here by the rising hubbub of European Championship soccer is a cricket final that will be followed by many millions of fans, most of them far from its England stage.

India will take on NZ in the WTC final in Southampton. (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 10:47 AM IST
AP | , Southampton

'He can take the game away from opposition': Southee's praise for India batsman

India possess one of the strongest batting line-ups in modern-day cricket, and New Zealand are aware of it, said fast bowler Tim Southee.

Tim Southee is impressed with India's strong batting line-up. (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 17, 2021 09:06 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Wasim Jaffer picks his India playing XI for WTC final, shares cryptic tweet

Wasim Jaffer has picked a strong pack of Indian players from the squad of 15 for the WTC final against New Zealand starting Friday.

Wasim Jaffer never runs short of out-of-the-box posts to give his opinion. (Twitter)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 11:05 AM IST
By, New Delhi

'Jadeja shouldn't be left out at any cost, he's a 'triple plus' for India'

Former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad, believed to have one of the sharpest brains in Indian cricket, is confident that there is no way Ravindra Jadeja would not make it to India's Playing XI for the WTC final against New Zealand.

Former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad has called Ravindra Jadeja a huge asset for India. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 17, 2021 09:00 AM IST
ByAditya Bhattacharya

'If people criticise me, that's their thing, and job. I can't control them'

Ahead of the WTC final against New Zealand, which begins on June 18 in Southampton, Ajinkya Rahane said he doesn’t like to think about criticisms as it is not in his hands.

Ajinkya Rahane(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 11:28 PM IST

'It gives depth to batting': Gavaskar picks India's combination for WTC final

Questions are plenty as far as India’s team combination is concerned for the WTC final against New Zealand starting on June 18 in Southampton. For legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, however, it is not that difficult a choice.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar(HT Archives)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 09:09 PM IST

WTC Final: Jadeja 46 runs away from joining Kapil, Kumble in elite list

Ravindra Jadeja is only 46 runs away from becoming one of the few Indian cricketers to have scored over 2000 runs and taken over 200 wickets in the format.

Ravindra Jadeja has averaged over 55 with the bat in Tests in the last three years. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 07:15 PM IST
By, New Delhi

'NZ will bowl India out cheaply if they win the toss & field in WTC final'

New Zealand will bowl India cheaply if they win the toss and field first in the World Test Championship final in Southampton, feels former fast bowler Shane Bond.

New Zealand players celebrate(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 05:16 PM IST

WTC final: NZ out to end final jinx, India's Kohli chases first ICC trophy

An upbeat New Zealand will take on an undercooked India when they clash in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final in Southampton from Friday.

Virat Kohli is looking to win his first ICC Trophy as captain. (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 16, 2021 01:24 PM IST
Reuters | , New Delhi

'He used to be behind Ashwin': Chopra on 'turning point' of Jadeja's career

Former India opener Aakash Chopra looked at the highs and lows of Ravindra Jadeja's career and explained how the India all-rounder became one of the most power-packed players of the Indian team.

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been in blistering form of late. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 01:18 PM IST
By, New Delhi

BlackCaps reveal first pic of special ball that will be used to play WTC final

The BlackCaps on Tuesday, revealed the first look of the special ball that will be used in the WTC final between India and New Zealand.

The 'red cherry' has 'ICC WTC Final 2021 India vs New Zealand' written on it, accompanied by the ICC logo. (BlackCaps/Twitter)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 10:12 AM IST
By, New Delhi

'Jadeja at No. 7, Ashwin at No. 8': Laxman suggests India's batting order

VVS Laxman said that he would go with five batsmen in India's line-up, with Ravindra Jadeja batting at No. 7.

Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin batting together for India. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 11:15 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Ramiz Raja names Indian youngster with 'great potential'

"He has got a good strike rate in Test cricket and has shots all around the wicket. He needs to be backed by everyone," Raja said about the promising India youngster.

From Left: Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 16, 2021 08:28 AM IST
By, New Delhi

No Jadeja, Ishant in Manjrekar's India XI for WTC final against New Zealand

Ravindra Jadeja and Ishant Sharma did not make it to Sanjay Manjrekar's Playing XI for the WTC final.

Sanjay Manjrekar did not find a place for Ravindra Jadeja and Ishant Sharma in his XI for WTC final. (Getty Images)
Published on Jun 16, 2021 07:07 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Former West Indies pacer picks India's bowling attack for WTC final vs NZ

Lately, numerous experts and cricketers have shared their on the bowling combination for India, and former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop is the latest to jump on the bandwagon.

Who among Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma has Ian Bishop's confidence?(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 07:25 PM IST

'Squad goals': Twitter reacts after India announces 15-man squad for WTC final

India had earlier named a 20-man squad (plus four on standby) for the entire England tour, and on Tuesday, the BCCI named the 15-man who were shortlisted for the all-important WTC final

Indian captain Virat Kohli with teammates. File(PTI)
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 07:10 PM IST

'He is in good rhythm: Laxman picks India's opening pair for WTC final vs NZ

Former India batsman VVS Laxman said that the youngster is looking in good touch currently and should continue to open the innings with senior Rohit Sharma in order to maintain continuity.

File image of former India batsman VVS Laxman.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 15, 2021 06:59 PM IST
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