During the first session of the World Test Championship Final, India managed to dismiss Usman Khawaja and David Warner. However, the bowlers failed to fully capitalize on the overcast conditions, leading to Sourav Ganguly’s prediction about Rohit Sharma proving accurate. Among the bowlers, Mohammed Siraj posed the greatest threat and claimed the wicket of Khawaja. Shardul Thakur also impressed by dismissing the dangerous Warner. However, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav delivered ordinary performances. Also Read: WTC 2023 Final Day 1: Mohammed Siraj strikes for India, Usman Khawaja gone for a duck Ganguly had earlier stated that Rohit Sharma would only…
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Mohan Nasre
Mohan Nasre has been covering cricket for the past three years, focusing on news, player stories, and family relationships. His articles bring fans closer to the personal side of cricketers, making the game more relatable beyond the field with simple, engaging, and well-researched content.
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During the first session of the World Test Championship Final, some fans began chanting Virat Kohli’s name. However, the former captain, not wanting the focus to be solely on him, gestured for the fans to cheer for the entire Indian team. Kohli is known for engaging with fans during matches, and on this occasion, he made it clear that the team’s support was paramount. India managed to claim a wicket in the first session, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Usman Khawaja. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne then stabilized Australia’s innings, taking them to 29/1 in 12 overs. Also Read: WTC Final…
Following Sourav Ganguly’s criticism, Aakash Chopra joins in and expresses his disagreement with Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first against Australia in the WTC final. Chopra believes that India should have opted to bat first, considering the challenges of batting in the last innings. In a similar vein, former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly also shares his skepticism about the decision to bowl first after winning the toss. However, Ganguly also supports Rohit Sharma, stating that in a one-off Test like the WTC final, the circumstances may be different. Ganguly points out that if it were a series, Rohit would have…
S Sreesanth, former Indian pacer, emphasizes the importance of Rohit Sharma’s role as a batsman and captain in India’s quest to win the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 final. Sreesanth hopes that Rohit Sharma will excel in terms of run-scoring at the Kennington Oval, surpassing his previous performance against England in 2021. The ICC World Test Championship final between India and Australia is scheduled to take place from June 7 to 11. Rohit Sharma, as the captain of the national cricket team, aims to secure his maiden ICC title and lead India to their first championship victory since the 2013…
On the first day of the WTC final, India made a significant decision to exclude Ravichandran Ashwin, the top-ranked Test bowler, and elected to bowl against Australia at the overcast Oval. Both teams paid their respects to the victims of the tragic train accident in Odisha last weekend by wearing black armbands. It was Mohammed Siraj who provided the breakthrough for India, dismissing Usman Khawaja for a duck early in the first hour with the new ball. The length delivery posed problems for Khawaja, who struggled to move forward and ended up edging it to the wicketkeeper KS Bharat. In…
Pat Cummins, the captain of Australia, expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final. Comparing Kohli’s impact to that of Sachin Tendulkar, Cummins mentioned that when Kohli bats, the entire nation of India is engrossed in watching his game. Kohli is expected to play a pivotal role for India in the WTC final. He has showcased exceptional form since the beginning of 2023, already registering three centuries in international cricket – two in ODIs and one in Tests. Additionally, he delivered remarkable performances in the IPL 2023, scoring two centuries for the Royal Challengers…
The highly anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) Final of 2023 has begun with an exciting twist. In a thrilling turn of events, India has won the toss and made a strategic decision to field first against Australia. This crucial decision sets the stage for an intense battle between the two cricketing giants as they vie for supremacy in the ultimate test format. With the fate of the championship hanging in the balance, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this historic clash. Let the games begin as India takes on Australia in the quest for cricketing…
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has identified three players who could play crucial roles for their teams in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia at The Oval in London. Ahead of the summit clash, Tendulkar believes that Marnus Labuschagne and Cheteshwar Pujara, who have been involved in County cricket, can bring significant value to their respective sides. Also Read: WTC Final 2023: AB de Villiers Expects Virat Kohli to Prove a Point in WTC Final 2023 “Playing in County cricket can be of great value. Both Pujara and Labuschagne had a good stint in County cricket…
Dinesh Karthik, the seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman, suggests that Ravichandran Ashwin should be left out of the playing XI for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Karthik recommends the inclusion of four fast bowlers in the lineup for the summit clash. India is set to face Australia in the WTC final at the Kennington Oval in London from June 7th to 11th. With conditions expected to favor pacers in the final, there has been a debate on whether the Rohit Sharma-led team should opt for the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. During an interview with…
AB de Villiers, former South African cricketer, anticipates that Virat Kohli will play a crucial role in the upcoming World Test Championship Final in 2023. Speaking on JioCinema ahead of India’s clash with Australia, de Villiers emphasized that Kohli is always driven to prove himself wherever he competes. Kohli, the former Indian captain, enters the WTC Final in the prime form of his career, having amassed significant runs across all formats of the game. In the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he showcased his prowess by scoring a century against Australia, concluding the series as the highest run-scorer for India. “One player…