World Test Championship
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Shubman Gill urges everyone to stay at home, asks COVID-19 patients to donate plasma
Sports | May 23, 2021, 07:11 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders and India opener Shubman Gill, in an exclusive discussion with India TV on Sunday, talked about the challenges of bio-bubble and also asked recently-recovered COVID patients to step forward and donate plasma.
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IPL 2021's suspension played into India's hands heading into WTC final, says Ross Taylor
Cricket | May 23, 2021, 07:01 PM ISTTaylor reckons New Zealand will still have slight advantage over India as they are are scheduled to play two Tests against England in the run up to the WTC final.
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Monty Panesar pledges support in India's fight against COVID-19
Sports | May 23, 2021, 07:11 PM ISTFormer England spinner Monty Panesar, in an exclusive discussion with India TV on Sunday, talked about the current COVID-19 situation across the country and asserted his nation's support to India.
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WTC final | India likely to struggle if conditions favour fast bowlers in Southampton: Monty Panesar
Cricket | May 23, 2021, 03:51 PM ISTPanesar feels despite not getting enough time for preparation India have got the belief to win from any situation after the triumph in Australia.
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Dukes ball preparation back home beneficial: Devon Conway
Cricket | May 23, 2021, 11:54 AM ISTConway, who is among the three uncapped players in the 20-man squad, feels the camp back home in Lincoln ahead of the tour was ideal.
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NZ players get a feel of WTC final venue watching county game
Cricket | May 23, 2021, 10:01 AM ISTThe Kiwis, who arrived here last week and are undergoing mandatory isolation, are based in Southampton before they move to London for the first Test against England at Lord's
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WTC Final: India could begin practice after 3-day hard quarantine in England
Cricket | May 23, 2021, 09:33 AM ISTNew Zealand were asked to undergo a mandatory three-day hard quarantine before being allowed to practice in groups of six.
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WTC final | 'Playing against India is like playing golf against your boss': Ex-New Zealand opener
Cricket | May 22, 2021, 10:38 PM ISTThe Kane Williamson-led New Zealand will take on India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.
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WTC final against New Zealand will be India's first at neutral venue in 89-year history
Cricket | May 22, 2021, 05:39 PM ISTAmong nations with Test status, India and Bangladesh are the only sides who haven't played Test cricket at a neutral venue.
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India pacers will have the edge in WTC final against New Zealand: Ashish Nehra
Cricket | May 22, 2021, 04:10 PM ISTThe former left-arm pace bowler felt that India should also field spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as it would bolster the attack, while also strengthening the batting.
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Prasidh Krishna recovers from COVID-19; to join India squad on May 23
Cricket | May 22, 2021, 02:43 PM ISTPrasidh Krishna will depart for Mumbai on May 23 to join the UK-bound Indian Test squad for the WTC Final and the five-match series against England.
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Exclusive | Monty Panesar backs India to win WTC final, thrash England 5-0 in Test series
Cricket | May 21, 2021, 09:33 PM ISTWhile the New Zealand side has already arrived in the UK for their two-Test series against England, the Indian contingent is expected to arrive in the first week of June.
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Got news of India selection during Iftar: Avesh Khan
Sports | May 21, 2021, 07:42 PM ISTDelhi Capitals pacer Avesh Khan emerged as one of the four standby players when the BCCI picked India's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand and the five-match Test series against England. The 24-year-old said he and his family was preparing for Iftar when he got news of his selection.
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Rishabh Pant should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper in WTC final: Wriddhiman Saha
Cricket | May 21, 2021, 06:24 PM ISTBoth players have been included in the squad that will travel to England for the WTC final and the subsequent five-match Test series.
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Test series against England is 'great preparation' for WTC final against India: Tim Southee
Cricket | May 21, 2021, 06:01 PM ISTAt 32, Southee believes that he has many more years of Test cricket left in him with a role model like James Anderson to emulate
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Exclusive | Rohit will fulfill his responsibility in WTC final and England Tests: Coach Dinesh Lad
Cricket | May 20, 2021, 10:42 PM ISTRohit, who has 2615 runs in 38 Tests at an average of 46.69, will be entrusted at the top during India's gruelling series in England.
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WTC Final | Have a fair idea about NZ bowling attack, we will be prepared: Cheteshwar Pujara
Cricket | May 20, 2021, 12:47 PM ISTIndia will take on New Zealand in the final of the World Test Championship between June 18-22 in Southampton.
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WTC final: Around 4000 fans to be allowed for India vs New Zealand showdown at Rose Bowl
Cricket | May 20, 2021, 11:24 AM ISTThe COVID-19 situation has improved in the UK and around 1500 people were allowed to watch the county game between Leicestershire and Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl, which hosts the WTC final from June 18.
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Won't be getting carried away with extra swing in Duke balls, says Kyle Jamieson
Cricket | May 20, 2021, 10:28 AM ISTThe Kiwis, used to playing with the Kookaburra at home, will be playing in England with the Dukes ball which offers more swing.
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UK tour: KS Bharat added as cover for Wriddhiman Saha in India Test squad
Cricket | May 20, 2021, 10:03 AM ISTSaha had tested negative for COVID-19 earlier this week, but the selection commitee didn't want to take any chances and included Bharat keeping in mind the COVID protocols.