World Test Championship
-
Ravindra Jadeja creates world record, becomes first player to achieve massive feat in WTC history
Cricket | Jul 03, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTIndia all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has created a world record in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. After coming in to bat at 211/5, the left-hander did well to smash a brilliant half-century and in the process, achieved a massive feat in WTC history.
-
World Test Championship 2025-27 points table after Australia and Sri Lanka's wins
Cricket | Jun 28, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTAustralia defeated the West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series, while Sri Lanka hammered Bangladesh in the second Test in stellar shows for both teams. The Aussies put up a strong batting performance in the second innings despite having trailed by 10 runs after the first innings.
-
World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after India vs England 1st Test in Leeds
Cricket | Jun 24, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTBen Duckett's 149 played a vital role as England defeated India after chasing down 371 in the first Test in Leeds. The Three Lions registered the second-highest chase at the venue with their five-wicket win. Here is the updated World Test Championship 2025-27 standings after the first Test.
-
ICC up for idea of four-day Tests 2027-29 WTC cycle onwards to boost the format outside big three
Cricket | Jun 17, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTSouth Africa's World Test Championship (WTC) might have a positive effect on not just cricket in the country but Test cricket overall, as the ICC seemed to have liked the idea of keeping four-day Tests for countries which can't afford having Test matches as the primary revenue generator.
-
India's complete schedule for World Test Championship 2025-27
Sports | Jun 16, 2025, 08:42 PM ISTIndia failed to qualify for the World Test Championship final for the first time after reaching the summit clash twice before. Here is India's schedule for the World Test Championship's third cycle.
-
Australia make change to Test squad for West Indies series following injury to Brendan Doggett
Cricket | Jun 15, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTAustralia will kick start their new World Test Championship cycle with a three-match series against West Indies from June 25 onwards. The Aussies have made a change to their squad with Brendan Doggett ruled out due to a hip injury.
-
How much prize money will India and Pakistan get in WTC 2023-25?
Cricket | May 15, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTICC, on Thursday (May 15), announced the prize money for the third edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). The winner is set to take home a massive amount of Rs 30.82 crore while the runners up will get Rs 18.49 crore. But how much will India and Pakistan get? Here are the details
-
ICC unveils prize money for WTC Final, winner to take home a huge amount of Rs 30.82 crore
Cricket | May 15, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTThe World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa will get underway on June 11 at Lord's in London. ICC has announced that the winner of the clash will take home a massive amount of Rs 30.82 crore.
-
Australia announce squad for WTC Final, WI series; Green returns after 6-month exile, Konstas stays
Cricket | May 13, 2025, 08:56 AM ISTCricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday, May 13 announced the 15-member squad for the World Test Championship Final with Pat Cummins set to lead the side. All of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have been picked, with Cameron Green set to return to the highest level for the first time since September.
-
Temba Bavuma suffers elbow injury two months prior to WTC final vs Australia
Cricket | Apr 10, 2025, 04:30 PM ISTTemba Bavuma has been ruled out of the domestic cup final due to an elbow injury. Cricket South Africa hasn't provided an update on the nature of the injury but with the World Test Championship (WTC) final around the corner, there are some concerns.
-
Kane Williamson calls for structural tweaks to make WTC even playground for all teams
Cricket | Apr 01, 2025, 08:02 PM ISTFormer New Zealand captain Kane Williamson called for a few structural changes in the World Test Championship (WTC) to make it an even playground for all the participating teams.
-
ICC likely to ponder over bonus point system for WTC 2025-27 cycle
Cricket | Mar 20, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTThe new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle is set to get underway in June this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to ponder over several recommendations including introducing the bonus point system for away wins of teams.
-
Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end ICC Trophy wait with Champions Trophy, WTC Final in line
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 07:19 PM ISTSouth Africa will face Australia in the final of the World Test Championship in June and are also gearing up for the Champions Trophy 2025. Former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith feels South Africa will end their ICC Trophy drought this year.
-
Australia script history, break India's WTC record as Smith and Co seal 2-0 series win vs Sri Lanka
Cricket | Feb 09, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTAustralia completed a magnificent series victory against Sri Lanka in Galle with a 9-wicket win in the second and final Test on Sunday, February 9. Australia finished the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in second place with 13 wins and a PCT of 67.54, just below South Africa.
-
Pakistan fined and docked World Test Championship points for slow-over rate against SA in 2nd Test
Cricket | Jan 07, 2025, 07:22 PM ISTPakistan put up a spirited fight in the second Test against South Africa after being asked to follow on in Cape Town. The Men in Green lost the second game as their meagre target of 58 was easily chased down by the Proteas. Pakistan have been fined and docked with WTC points for slow-over rate.
-
Yashasvi Jaiswal achieves what no Indian player could have in World Test Championship 2023-25
Cricket | Jan 07, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTYashasvi Jaiswal has become Indian batting's mainstay since his debut in the West Indies series in July 2023. He is close to 2000 runs in Test cricket. Meanwhile, Jaiswal has achieved what no Indian player could have got in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.
-
Australia shatter India's world record in ICC tournaments after confirming ticket for WTC 2025 final
Cricket | Jan 05, 2025, 08:10 PM ISTAustralia defeated India in the Sydney Test by six wickets to book their place in their second successive World Test Championship final. The Aussies are looking to defend their WTC title. Australia have shattered a world record of India in ICC tournaments.
-
WTC Points table update after BGT 2024-25: South Africa still at top, 2 more teams knocked out
Cricket | Jan 05, 2025, 11:04 AM ISTAll three teams in the top half of the ladder - Australia, India and South Africa - stayed in their positions, however, the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the 2023-25 cycle was confirmed. Australia qualified for the final after beating India by six wickets in Sydney and won the series 3-1.
-
Cummins becomes first player in WTC history to achieve rare milestone after Jadeja, Sundar's wickets
Cricket | Jan 05, 2025, 08:02 AM ISTIndia added only 16 runs to their overnight score setting a target of 162 runs for Australia to chase to win the fifth and final Test against Australia. Pat Cummins removed India's last recognised pair of Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja to achieve historic feat in World Test Championship.
-
5 players with most fifty-plus scores in WTC history
Sports | Jan 04, 2025, 10:50 PM ISTJoe Root stars on top with the most fifty-plus scores in the history of the World Test Championship. Here is a list of five players with the most fifty-plus scores in WTC.