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PCB Chief Curator Tony Heming resigns from post

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PCB Chief Curator Tony Heming resigns from post

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accepted the resignation of its Chief Curator, Tony Heming. Heming, who was appointed to the position in July 2024, has decided to step down from his role due to personal reasons, despite having a two-year contract with the board. Heming’s departure comes just months after he joined the … Read more

Major Cricket Boards oppose Two-Tier test system in WTC

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Major Cricket Boards oppose Two-Tier test system in WTC

Opposition is mounting against the proposed two-tier structure for Test cricket under the World Test Championship (WTC) with several major cricket boards voicing serious concerns. After Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has now also rejected the idea, while Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed conditional support. ECB Chairman Richard … Read more

Pakistan vs. England test series 2026 schedule announced

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Pakistan vs. England test series 2026 Schedule announced

Web Desk: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially unveiled the schedule for the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England in 2026. This highly anticipated series, which will be a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, is slated to be played across August and September. The series is set to … Read more

Pollock reluctant to place South Africa as WTC final favorites

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Pollock reluctant to place South Africa as WTC final favorites

Former South African pacer Shaun Pollock declined to regard South Africa as the favorites for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Despite their impressive qualification, Pollock pointed out the team’s history of faltering under pressure in major ICC tournaments. South Africa’s recent disappointment came in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, where … Read more

South Africa opts to bowl first after winning toss in first test against Pakistan

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South Africa opts to bowl first after winning toss in first test against Pakistan

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first in the opening Test of a two-match series against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Thursday. After a 3-0 ODI series loss, Pakistan is gearing up for a challenging Test series, part of the ICC World Test Championship. The tour has been a mixed experience for … Read more

ICC World Test Championship Points Table: Pakistan Slides Down After England Defeat

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Pakistan

Pakistan faces England in the second Test of the three-match series from October 15 to 19 Pakistan suffered a heavy defeat in the first match, losing by an innings and 47 runs. Pakistan currently ranks ninth with 16 points from 8 matches. Pakistan is set to face England again at Multan for the second Test … Read more

AUS vs PAK: Here are confirmed squads and schedule for both teams

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AUS vs PAK: Here are confirmed squads and schedule for both teams

Pakistan will play against PM XI from Dec 6 to 9. Shan Masood was appointed as skipper. Pat Cummins will lead Australia. The Pakistani squad is currently touring Australia, where they will play a three-match Test series against the Australians, starting in Perth on December 14. The Australian Prime Minister’s XI will play the Pakistani … Read more

Pakistan and New Zealand Schedule Extra T20Is Ahead of T20 World Cup

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Pakistan and New Zealand Schedule

After Test matches in Australia, Pakistan to face New Zealand in a five-match T20I series. New Zealand to tour Pakistan for a five-match T20I series in April 2024. The schedule adjustments were made in consultation with Cricket West Indies and New Zealand Cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Pakistan national cricket … Read more

ICC declares Indore pitch as ‘Poor’

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ICC declares Indore pitch as ‘Poor

The pitch at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore was rated as “poor.” The venue received three demerit points as a result of the evaluation. Chris Broad expressed concerns about the balance between bat and ball.   The International Cricket Council on  Friday rated pitch of the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore as “poor” for … Read more

Sri Lanka announced Test squad against New Zealand

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Sri Lanka announced Test squad against New Zealand

17-person Sri Lanka Cricket squad for the two-match Test series. Dimuth Karunaratne will serve as captain for the series. Sri Lanka must defeat New Zealand 2-0 to proceed to final match. The 17-person Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand was unveiled on Friday. Dimuth Karunaratne will serve as … Read more

ICC World Test Championship final will take place in june

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ICC World Test Championship final

Australia is in first place with a percentage of 75.56.  India at 58.93 with second position. Dean Elgar is motivated by idea of competing for prizes in such historic format. The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that the ICC World Test Championship final for the 2021–23 cycle will take place from June 7 to … Read more

Finals: ICC World Test Championship to be held at Oval and Lords

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ICC

The 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final will be played at The Oval in London. The 2025 edition will take place at Lord’s. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice He was “delighted” to confirm two legendary venues for upcoming two seasons. ICC (International Cricket Council) announced on Wednesday that the 2023 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) … Read more

ICC World Test Championship standings after SL vs PAK 2nd Test

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ICC World Test Championship

Sri Lanka’s dominating 246-run victory against Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Galle propelled them into the top five of the ICC World Test Championship standings. Both nations have won one of the two matches in the 2-match Test series. With a four-wicket victory in the first Test, Pakistan took the series lead 1-0. Chasing … Read more

Stuart Broad has a ‘good feeling’ about winning

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Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad believes England will carry their new-found optimism into the key stages of their 277-run chase after Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and Ben Stokes’ streaky but crucial half-century had taken the fight to New Zealand on an absorbing third day of the first LV= Insurance Test at Lord’s. Broad’s dismissal of New Zealand’s final … Read more

Kyle Jamieson describes New Zealand’s comeback as “still in the game”

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Kyle Jamieson

After Kyle Jamieson nicked a short ball from James Anderson down the throat of Matthew Potts at deep fine leg five balls after the lunch break on the first day of the English Test match, it appeared doubtful that New Zealand would be ahead at stumps. However, it was Jamieson’s bowling after the tea break … Read more

ICC: Neutral umpires to be reintroduced

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ICC

Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Greg Barclay, has announced that neutral umpires would be reinstated. Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the ICC had to nominate home umpires. “I believe the home umpires gained some experience standing for Test umpiring during the COVID days.” “It made things a little more complicated. If you look … Read more

England worried for Mark Wood’s ‘slow’ recovery

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England

After disclosing that his injury recovery is ‘slow going,’ England fast bowler Mark Wood will miss the forthcoming World Test Championship series against New Zealand and may not play for his country at all this summer. The 32-year-old had an elbow injury during England’s March series loss to the West Indies and is currently recovering … Read more

Veteran England Pacers returns for Test series against New Zealand

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England

England has named a 13-man squad for the first two Tests of their ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand, which begins on June 2 at home. James Anderson and Stuart Broad, who had been dropped out of England’s previous team for the West Indies tour, were recalled to the Test side for the … Read more

PCB unveils next 12 months schedule for men’s, women’s teams

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pcb

Pakistan cricket team have been busy for the past few months and it seems that the upcoming 12 months will also be full of domestic and international tours and leagues. The Men in Green are scheduled to play seven Tests, 17 one-day internationals and 25 T20Is in the coming 12 months after the Pakistan Cricket … Read more

Ban vs SL: Sri Lanka to tour Bangladesh to play two Tests

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sri lanka

Sri Lanka will visit Bangladesh in May to play two Tests only. This will be their second visit to the country in the past few years, Sri Lanka Cricket said. The first Test of the series will be played on the soil of Chittagong from May 15-19 while the second Test will be hosted by … Read more

South Africa finalize home tour agianst Bangladesh

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south africa

Cricket South Africa has confirmed on Wednesday that Bangladesh will be touring the country in March-April this year. The tour will comprise of three ODIs, that will be a part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League, and two Tests as a part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23. The first … Read more

India win toss, bat against New Zealand in first Test

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Ind vs NZ

KANPUR: India’s stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat in Kanpur for the first of two Tests against visiting Test world champions New Zealand on Thursday. The hosts opted for three specialist spinners — Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel — for their first match against the Black Caps since … Read more

WTC 2021: Rain delays toss for the final match; no play in first session

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WTC 2021: Rain delays toss for the final match; no play in first session

Toss for ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021 Final is delayed and there will be no play in the first session of Day 1 owing to constant rain at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

As per the latest update by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the toss has been delayed and there will be no play in the opening session.

The Southampton weather has played spoilsport on Day 1 of the WTC final as the morning session has been washed out due to rain. It has been raining in Southampton since yesterday and there is a forecast of rainfall during the course of the day as well.

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India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns for the first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021 Final, starting from Friday, June 18 at Southampton.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson wants his team to use the biggest stage to show the world just how far they’ve come as he prepares to lead his side in the much anticipated WTC 2021 Final.

Virat Kohli Vs Kane Williamson

The top two all-rounders of world cricket will be leading their sides respectively and can play a pivotal role in their teams. The match will be a declaration of their class as they are called ‘batters of this generation’ and being among the top five in current batsmen rankings.

Prize Money

The WTC Final winner will receive the ICC Test Championship Mace, which has been traditionally held by the No.1 Test team and prize money of $1.6 million while the runner-up will collect $800,000. As the result of a draw, the prize money for the first and second will be split between the two sides and the Mace shared.

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WTC 2021: India, New Zealand To Lock Horns For The Much Anticipated Final

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WTC 2021 Final India vs New Zealand

India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns for the first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021 Final, starting from Friday, June 18 at Southampton.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson wants his team to use the biggest stage to show the world just how far they’ve come as he prepares to lead his side in the much anticipated WTC 2021 Final.

How Teams Reached Here

Virat Kohli-led India qualified for ‘The Ultimate Test’ after finishing first on the standings but their spot in the decider was not achieved until their very last match against England.

India started their campaign with straight series wins against West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh. They were dealt with a hard time in New Zealand where they suffered a 2-0 defeat.

Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson

The top two all-rounders of world cricket will be leading their sides respectively and can play a pivotal role in their teams. The match will be a declaration of their class as they are called ‘batters of this generation’ and being among the top five in current batsmen rankings.

Teams

India has announced their playing XI while New Zealand will name at the time of toss.

SQUADS

India 

Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav.

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New Zealand

Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Will Young.

After missing the second Test against England – a match his Black Caps won – captain Williamson is set to return from an elbow injury at No.3 behind a likely pair of Tom Latham and Devon Conway, who will be making his WTC debut. Veteran Ross Taylor and the reliable Henry Nicholls can be expected to round out the top five.

Having missed the second Test against England with a back complaint, wicket-keeper BJ Watling looks set to return to the XI at either No.6 or 7.

Prize Money

The WTC Final winner will receive the ICC Test Championship Mace, which has been traditionally held by the No.1 Test team and prize money of $1.6 million while the runner-up will collect $800,000. As the result of a draw, the prize money for the first and second will be split between the two sides and the Mace shared.

What will be the match timings for the Test final match?

The WTC final between India and the New Zealand cricket team will begin at 3:00 pm India time (10:30 am BST).

At what time will IND vs NZ WTC final live toss take place?

The New Zealand vs India live toss for the WTC final will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play that is 2:30 pm IST or 10:00 am BST.

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India announces 15-member squad For WTC21 Final Against New Zealand

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WTC 21 Final India's squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared the 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021 final against New Zealand starting June 18 in Southampton.

The players to be ruled out from the WTC 2021 Final original 20-member squad that has toured England are: Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal, Washington Sundar.

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The Indian squad has six batsmen, two wicketkeeper-batsman, two spin bowling all-rounders and five pacers. Captain Virat Kohli will lead the side while Ajinkya Rahane will be vice-captain.

India’s Squad for WTC Final

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha

On the other hand, the Indian team management has questioned the severe bio-bubble protocols in place for the World Test Championship final at the Ageas Bowl stadium in Southampton after six members of the New Zealand squad, who like India are put up in the on-site hotel at the stadium, took a trip to a nearby golf course while the Indian players and their families have remained on their floors of the hotel.

New Zealand had also announced their 15-member squad for the WTC final earlier in the day.

The final will open on Friday at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

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New Zealand through to the final of the World Test championship

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kiwis

New Zealand became the first team to reach the final of the World Test Championship. According to the details, due to the postponement of the Australian cricket team’s tour of South Africa, New Zealand has reached the final of the World Test Championship. All to play for in the upcoming India v England series with … Read more

Sri Lanka refuses to play test matches in Pakistan

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Sri Lanka refuses to play test match in Pakistan

Sri Lankan cricket team has refused to play Test matches in Pakistan. However, the Sri Lankan cricket board has assured to send their team to Pakistan for One Day Internationals (ODIs). Sri Lankan cricket team has refused to play Test matches in Pakistan. However, the Sri Lankan cricket board has assured to send their team … Read more

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