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  • Tanush Kotian Added to India Squad as Shami Ruled Unfit for BGT 2024-2025

    Tanush Kotian Added to India Squad as Shami Ruled Unfit for BGT 2024-2025

    Tanush Kotian, Mumbai’s offspinning all-rounder, is set to join the Indian men’s team in Australia for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This comes after Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket following the third Test in Brisbane.

    The 26-year-old Kotian, currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, will fly to Melbourne ahead of the third Test. He is currently in Ahmedabad and will first return to Mumbai before heading to Melbourne on Tuesday. Having recently been part of the India A squad in Australia, Kotian is expected to face no visa issues.

    Kotian boasts an impressive record in 33 first-class matches, amassing 1525 runs at an average of 41.21 and taking 101 wickets at 25.70. He was named Player of the Tournament in Mumbai’s victorious 2023-24 Ranji Trophy campaign, where he scored 502 runs at an average of 41.83 and claimed 29 wickets at an average of 16.96.

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    Shami Declared Unfit for Selection

    In contrast, Mohammed Shami’s anticipated return to the national side has been delayed as the BCCI Medical Staff declared him unfit for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite his return to competitive cricket, Shami has not been cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

    The BCCI confirmed that Shami has experienced minor swelling in his left knee due to the bowling workload since his extended absence. While this is considered a minor issue, it means Shami is not yet ready for international cricket.

    The 34-year-old’s recovery began with Bengal’s Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in November, where he bowled 43 overs without issues. He also played all of Bengal’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games, with the BCCI Medical Team closely monitoring his progress. However, the recent knee swelling means Shami will need more time to complete his rehabilitation.

    Shami was also rested from Bengal’s first Vijay Hazare Trophy game as a precaution, and his participation in the tournament will now depend on his rehab progress. The BCCI Medical Team continues to manage his workload as he works towards a timely return to the national team.

  • How Can India Qualify For WTC Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

    How Can India Qualify For WTC Final After 3rd Australia Test Ends In Draw

    The Indian cricket team’s path to the World Test Championship (WTC) Final became more complicated after their third Test against Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. The match, plagued by rain delays and bad light, was called off just after the final session on Day 5, with both captains and the umpires agreeing to end the game. This result has made India’s route to the WTC Final more challenging, as South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia are also in the race for qualification.

    India’s chances of reaching the WTC Final are still alive, but their task is tough. If India wins both of their remaining matches, they will secure their place in the Final, regardless of the outcomes of other series. A 2-1 series win for India would still see them qualify, provided Sri Lanka beats Australia 1-0 or the series ends in a 1-1 draw.

    However, if the series ends 2-2, with both India and Australia winning one match each in the upcoming encounters, the situation becomes more complicated. In this case, Sri Lanka would need to win their series against Australia 2-0 to help India’s cause, assuming Pakistan loses at least one Test against South Africa. If India and Australia finish the series 2-2, and Australia wins both of their matches against Sri Lanka, India can still qualify if Pakistan defeats South Africa 2-0.

    Also Read- World Test Championship 2025: Updated Points Table, Final Date, Venue, and More

    The rain-affected third Test ended with India at 8/0 in their chase of 275, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and KL Rahul (4) at the crease when bad light and rain forced an early tea break. Australia had declared their second innings at 89/7, giving India just over one session to chase the target.

    Jasprit Bumrah was India’s standout bowler, taking 3/18 in six overs, supported well by Mohammed Siraj (2/35 in 7 overs) and Akash Deep (2/28). Captain Pat Cummins surprised everyone by declaring the innings after the 18th over, sensing that a result was still possible with more than 50 overs remaining in the final session.

    Earlier, India had been bowled out for 260 in response to Australia’s 445. Resuming the day at 252/9, India added just 8 runs in 24 balls, with Akash Deep being stumped off Travis Head’s bowling in the 79th over, giving Australia a commanding 185-run lead.

  • WTC 2023-25 Points Table: Sri Lanka and Rain Disrupt India’s Calculations… This Is the Last Chance for the World Test Championship Final

    WTC 2023-25 Points Table: Sri Lanka and Rain Disrupt India’s Calculations… This Is the Last Chance for the World Test Championship Final

    The Sri Lankan cricket team has disrupted India’s calculations in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) by thrashing New Zealand in the Test series. Rain has also played a significant role in complicating India’s situation. The ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur is on the verge of being washed out due to rain.

    If this match is indeed washed out, as seems likely, India’s chances will be jeopardized. First, let’s discuss the two-match Test series, where Sri Lanka has completed a clean sweep over New Zealand, winning 2-0. Following this defeat, New Zealand has slipped from fourth to seventh place in the WTC points table.

    Sri Lanka Rises to Third Place
    Now, New Zealand is at risk of being eliminated from the WTC final race. The team has a win percentage of 37.50 from 8 matches, with 4 wins and 4 losses, placing them seventh in the table. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has reached third place with a win percentage of 55.55 after their fifth win in 9 Tests.

    Sri Lanka will now play two Tests during their tour of South Africa, followed by a home Test series against Australia. If Sri Lanka wins both series, they could secure a place in the WTC final, which could pose a threat to the currently top-ranked Indian team.

    Meanwhile, the Test match between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur is also at risk of being washed out due to rain. In the first three days of the match, only 35 overs have been played, with Bangladesh scoring 107 runs for 3 wickets. Even if the last two days see full play, achieving a result seems unlikely, raising concerns about the match being abandoned.

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    The Last Chance for India to Reach the Final
    Currently, the Indian team sits at the top of the WTC points table with a win percentage of 71.67. Australia follows in second place with a win percentage of 62.50. Amid Sri Lanka’s consecutive victories and the potential abandonment of the Kanpur Test, India’s path to the WTC final now hinges on one crucial requirement.

    After the Kanpur Test, India has only 8 matches left in this WTC cycle from 2023-25. To secure a place in the final, India must win at least 5 out of these 8 matches. If they achieve this, they will not need to rely on the results of other teams and can confirm their spot in the final.

    It’s worth noting that India’s next 8 matches will be against New Zealand and Australia. This includes a three-match home Test series against New Zealand and a five-match Test series against Australia on their home ground.

    WTC Points System

    • 12 points for a win
    • 6 points for a tie
    • 4 points for a draw
    • Teams are ranked based on their percentage of points earned
    • The top two teams will reach the final in 2025 at Lord’s
    • Points are deducted for slow over rates.
  • Major Upset in WTC, India’s Neighbouring Country Surpasses the Champion Team, Now Eyes on the Final

    Major Upset in WTC, India’s Neighbouring Country Surpasses the Champion Team, Now Eyes on the Final

    The final match of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 will be played in June next year. The competition for this title is ongoing among 9 teams. Currently, Team India is playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. After winning the first match, India is sitting at the top of the WTC points table. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is playing a Test series against New Zealand at home. By winning the first match of the series, the Sri Lankan team has shaken up the WTC points table.

    Sri Lanka’s Rise in the WTC Points Table

    Sri Lanka and New Zealand are engaged in a two-match Test series. Sri Lanka secured a 1-0 lead in the series by defeating New Zealand by 63 runs in the Galle Test. It was a thrilling contest, with the result decided on the final day of the match. Sri Lanka set a target of 275 runs for New Zealand, but they were bowled out for just 211. This victory has significantly boosted Sri Lanka’s position in the ICC World Test Championship points table.

    Sri Lanka has now entered the top-3 in the WTC points table. Their win percentage has risen to 50%, moving them from fourth to third place. As a result of Sri Lanka’s win, New Zealand has dropped out of the top-3. New Zealand’s win percentage, which was 50%, has now fallen to 42.86%. Sri Lanka is now only behind India and Australia. Team India remains at the top, while Australia is holding on to second place.

    Also Read: WTC Points Table: Bangladesh on 6th Position after Defeating Pakistan; England also Benefited, India on Top

    Team India Strong Contender for the Final

    India’s win percentage currently stands at 71.67%. They have played 10 Test matches, winning 7, losing 2, and drawing 1. India still has 9 more Test matches to play, 4 of which will be at home. This gives India a great opportunity to make it to the final for the third consecutive time. Australia’s win percentage is 62.50%, with 8 wins out of 12 matches, making them a strong contender for their second consecutive final. However, later this year, Australia will tour India for a five-match Test series, after which the finalists will be decided. On the other hand, Pakistan and West Indies are almost out of the race for the final.

  • WTC Points Table: Bangladesh on 6th Position after Defeating Pakistan; England also Benefited, India on Top

    WTC Points Table: Bangladesh on 6th Position after Defeating Pakistan; England also Benefited, India on Top

    With the win against Pakistan, the Bangladesh team has got a tremendous benefit in the points table of the World Test Championship. In the first match of the two-match Test series, Bangladesh won by 10 wickets against Pakistan and secured the 6th position in the points table. At the same time, England has also managed to take a big leap with a win against Sri Lanka.

    WTC Points Table: Bangladesh on 6th Position after Defeating Pakistan; England also Benefited, India on Top

    Bangladesh defeated Pakistan

    In this match played in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Pakistan declared the innings after scoring 448 runs for six wickets in the first innings. In response, Bangladesh scored 565 runs and gained a lead of 117 runs. Bangladesh bundled out Pakistan for 146 runs in the second innings. Bangladesh achieved the target of 30 runs with 10 wickets remaining.

    Bangladesh benefited from the victory

    With this victory, the Bangladesh team reached the sixth position. Their point percentage has become 40. At the same time, Bangladesh has 24 points in its account. Earlier the team was at the eighth position. At the same time, the Pakistan team has suffered a loss due to this defeat. The team slipped from seventh position to eighth position. They have 22 points in their account and the point percentage is 30.56.

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    England reached fourth place in the points table

    On the other hand, in the first match of the ongoing three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, England has made a big jump in the points table of the World Test Championship with a five-wicket win. The Ollie Pope-led team defeated Sri Lanka and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

    This is England’s seventh win in 14 Test matches in this cycle. This has taken their account to 69 points and their point percentage to 41.07. The England team has now reached the fourth position. Earlier the team was at the sixth position.

    India remains on top

    India and defending champions Australia remain in the top two with 68.5 and 62.5 points respectively. The Indian team has to play a two-Test series against Bangladesh in September. The first match will be played in Chennai from September 19. The second match will be played in Kanpur from September 27. After this, the prestigious five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia in November.

  • Team India Can Reach the World Test Championship Final For the Third Time

    Team India Can Reach the World Test Championship Final For the Third Time

    The Indian team is currently at the first position on the points table of the World Test Championship 2025. Due to which the chances of Team India reaching the final have increased. The Indian team has to play 2 Tests with Bangladesh and 3 Tests with New Zealand.

    While the Test series with New Zealand is to start from October 16. At the same time, before these two Test series, big news has come out regarding the final match of the World Test Championship. So let’s know how the Indian team can make it to the WTC final.

    Team India Can Reach the World Test Championship Final For the Third Time

    The Indian team has had a great performance in Tests for the last 18 months. Due to which the team is currently at the first position on the points table of the World Test Championship 2025. The Indian team has played a total of 9 Test matches since the year 2023.

    In which India has won 6 matches. While the team has lost only 2 matches during this period. Team India is currently in first place with 68.51 PCT with 6 wins in 9 matches. If they continue to win matches they might reach the finals of World Test Championship for the third time in a row.

    Team India can reach the final with this equation

    India has to play a total of 5 matches with Bangladesh and New Zealand this year. Team India has to play all these matches at home. If Team India wins all these matches, then the place of the Indian team in the final will be almost confirmed. Because, after winning all the five matches, India’s points will be 79.76%. Due to which Team India will secure its place for the final.

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    There will be no need to clean sweep Australia

    After Bangladesh and New Zealand, Team India has to play a 5 match Test series with Australia. However, Team India can secure a place in the final only after defeating Bangladesh and New Zealand. If the team does not lose the Test series with Australia by 5-0. If Team India wins even one match in this series against Australia, then the team’s place in the final will be confirmed.

  • Big change in the WTC points table; England reached this position after massive win over West Indies

    Big change in the WTC points table; England reached this position after massive win over West Indies

    The England team managed to win this series 3-0 by winning the third Test match of the series played against the West Indies by 10 wickets. The England team was at the last position in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-25 ​​before the start of this series, but now after the end of the series, it has reached directly to number six. At the same time, the West Indies team is now at the last position in the points table of the third edition of the WTC.

    Big change in the WTC points table; England reached this position after massive win over West Indies

    India is at number one, Australia is at second

    After the end of the England and West Indies Test series in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-25, the Indian team is still at number one with 68.52 points percentage. At the same time, Australia’s team is at number two with a total of 62.50 points percentage.

    New Zealand and Sri Lanka’s team are at number three and fourth in this list, in which both the Kiwi team and Sri Lanka have 50-50 points percentage. Pakistan’s team is at number five in the points table of the third edition of the WTC with 36.66 points percentage.

    England rise to sixth position

    The England team, now at number six in the points table of WTC 2023-25, has a total of 31.55 points percentage in which they have played a total of 12 Test matches so far. South Africa, Bangladesh and West Indies are at the last three positions.

    While South Africa and Bangladesh have 25-25 points percentage, West Indies now have 22.22 points percentage due to just one win in 6 test matches, out of which they have lost only 4 matches and have managed to draw one match.

    Also Read: WTC Points Table: England Takes a Long Leap with Victory Over West Indies; Danger Looms Over Pakistan

    England’s team will now play a 3 match test series against Sri Lanka at home from 21 August, the first match of which will be played at Manchester ground. While the second and third match will be played at the Lords and The Oval.

  • WTC Points Table: England Takes a Long Leap with Victory Over West Indies; Danger Looms Over Pakistan

    WTC Points Table: England Takes a Long Leap with Victory Over West Indies; Danger Looms Over Pakistan

    The second match of the Test series being played between England and West Indies has also been completed. With this match, England has not only captured the three-match series, but has also taken a long leap in the points table of the World Test Championship. This has not affected the health of the Indian team, but for Pakistan, not right now, but in the coming times, it can definitely create problems. The team has now reached number 6 directly in the WTC points table.

    WTC Points Table: England Takes a Long Leap with Victory Over West Indies; Danger Looms Over Pakistan

    India number one in World Test Championship points table

    If we talk about the latest points table of the World Test Championship, then the Indian cricket team occupies the number one position here. Team India’s PCT is currently 68.51. Which is more than all the other teams. After this, if we talk about the second position, then Australia team is here. Australia’s PCT is currently 62.50. That is, there is a difference between the first and second number team, but it is not very much. It can change only after a win or loss in a match.

    New Zealand and Sri Lanka teams are at par

    If we talk about the other teams, then New Zealand and Sri Lanka have equal PCT. The PCT of both of them is 50 at this time. But New Zealand has more points, so this team is at number 3 and Sri Lanka has slightly less points, so this team is at number 4. After this comes the Pakistan cricket team. Pakistan’s PCT is 36.66 at this time. The team is stuck at number 5.

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    England’s team reached sixth position after winning two matches in a row

    Now let’s talk about England, which has taken a big leap by winning two back to back matches against West Indies. England’s PCT has now become 31.25. The team has now come directly to the sixth position. There is still one more match left in the series.

    If England’s team manages to win this match too, then its PCT will suddenly increase to 36.53. That means England will come very close to Pakistan team. Although England’s team will remain at the sixth position, but in the coming time, difficulties can definitely be seen increasing for Pakistan.

    West Indies team reached the bottom position after losing two matches in a row

    If we talk about the teams after this, South Africa and Bangladesh have a PCT of 25 and these teams are at seventh and eighth position. West Indies has suffered a huge loss after losing two matches against England in a row.

    The team has now reached the last position i.e. ninth with a PCT of 22.22. However, it has a chance to move ahead by winning the last match of the England series, but with the aggressive style in which England is playing, it does not seem that West Indies will be able to succeed.

  • WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    The points table of the World Test Championship, which has been silent for a long time, is likely to be upheaved again. The West Indies team is currently on a tour of England, where a series of three Test matches will be played. Whatever results will be there after this series, its effect will definitely be seen on the WTC points table. However, as of now, Team India, captained by Rohit Sharma, occupies the number one position.

    WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    India is number 1 in WTC points table, while Australia is 2nd

    WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    The World Test Championship matches are starting once again. Talking about this time, the Indian team remains number one with a PCT of 68.51. After this, Australia’s team is at number two. Its PCT is 62.5 at this time. That is, the difference between the first and second number team is not much. The final will be held next year between the top 2 teams and with this the new champion of Test will also be found.

    The condition of Pakistan cricket team is poor here too

    WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    If we talk about the third number team after India and Australia, then there is the New Zealand team. Its PCT is 50 at this time. Sri Lanka’s PCT is also 50. That is, both the teams are at par. But New Zealand has more points, so New Zealand is at third and Sri Lanka is at fourth place. Pakistan’s PCT is 36.66 at this time and the team is struggling at number 5.

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    West Indies and England have a chance to move ahead

    The West Indies team is currently at number 6. Its PCT is 33.33. Now the team will be seen in the field once again. If it manages to register a win, it will have a chance to go ahead of Pakistan. After this, Bangladesh team is at number 7 at the moment, whose PCT is 25. South Africa is also at number 8 with 25 PCT.

    WTC Points Table to be Updated After the England vs West Indies Match; See where are these Two Teams Right Now!

    England team is at the last position at the moment. Its PCT is only 17.5. But if the team beats West Indies on its own land, then it has a chance to move ahead. However, it is almost certain that the team will not be able to reach the top 2 soon, because it has lost many matches continuously. But overall it is certain that this test series will be very interesting.

  • After these 2 tournaments, Virat and Rohit can say goodbye to cricket and might retire from ODI and Test formats

    After these 2 tournaments, Virat and Rohit can say goodbye to cricket and might retire from ODI and Test formats

    Two superstars of the Indian cricket team, captain Rohit Sharma and batsman Virat Kohli, said goodbye to this format after winning the ICC T20 World Cup. Now both these stalwarts will never be seen playing T20 for the Indian team. Both will be seen in ODI and Test cricket, but for how long, this question will be in everyone’s mind. It is difficult to see your star players going close to retirement like this, but the truth is that both will soon say goodbye to cricket completely.

    After these 2 tournaments, Virat and Rohit can say goodbye to cricket and might retire from ODI and Test formats

    Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who entered the ICC T20 World Cup with the intention of making the Indian cricket team a champion, their mission was accomplished. Both made the team champion in 2024 and then said goodbye to T20 International by handing over the team to the youth. After winning the thrilling final against South Africa, first Virat Kohli and then Rohit Sharma said that this was their last T20 match for India.

    Will retire from Test and ODI too?

    Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored a lot of runs in all three formats of cricket. Both of them retired from T20 International. Now the rest of ODI and Test cricket is coming. Yes, last year the Indian team lost to Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup. The next World Cup of this format is to be played after 2027. It is difficult for Rohit and Virat to keep playing for the next three years. However, looking at the fitness of Kohli he might be able to make in the squad, but it will be a bit difficult for Rohit to do so.

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    The ICC Champions Trophy (ODI format) will be held next year, both the stalwarts will want to make the Indian team champion by showing a game like the T20 World Cup. After this, they are expected to retire from ODI cricket. The ICC Test Championship final is to be played in June next year. Team India, which has played the last two finals, is expected to reach this time as well. The Indian team, which has missed it twice, would like to bag the title this time. After India’s victory, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may announce their retirement from Tests as well.