ICC World Test Championship: News

Decoding the squad of West Indies for 1st India test

West Indies have announced their 13-man squad for the first Test of the two-match series against visitors India, starting on July 12 in Dominica.

24 Jun 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara

Has Pujara struggled post Test comeback? His numbers state otherwise

Cheteshwar Pujara faced the axe as India announced their Test squad for the two-match series against West Indies, starting July 12.

21 Jun 2023

England Cricket Team

England, Australia docked crucial WTC points: Here's why

England and Australia have been docked crucial ICC World Test Championship points in the new cycle with these two teams playing the edition's first encounter at the Edgbaston.

14 Jun 2023

The Ashes

ICC WTC 2023-25 cycle: Here are the key details

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the key details of the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle on Wednesday.

14 Jun 2023

ICC Test Rankings

ICC Test Rankings: Australian batters occupy top three spots

Australian batter Travis Head jumped three places to occupy the third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for batters.

12 Jun 2023

Alex Carey

WTC final: Australia's Alex Carey attains this unique record

Australia defeated India by 209 runs to win the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Oval.

12 Jun 2023

India vs West Indies

India's next WTC cycle to begin with series in Caribbean

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the schedule of the West Indies tour on Tuesday.

Here's why Scott Boland has been a boon for Australia

Australia defeated India at The Oval to lift the ICC World Test Championship mace on Sunday.

12 Jun 2023

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill fined for criticizing umpire's decision: Details here

In a blow to Indian batter Shubman Gill, the youngster has been fined 15% of his match fee for criticizing the TV umpire's decision in the recently-concluded ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval.

12 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon completes 50 Test wickets in England: Key stats

Australia lifted the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 title with a comprehensive 209-run triumph over India in the final.

12 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon: Decoding his staggering stats in WTC 2021-23 cycle

Nathan Lyon was instrumental to Australia's triumph in the recently-concluded ICC World Test Championship.

12 Jun 2023

Joe Root

Decoding Joe Root's magnificent run in WTC 2021-23

The ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle has come to an end with Australia emerging as the champions.

12 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

No Indian batters manage 1,000-plus runs in WTC 2021-23: Stats

India's drought for an ICC trophy continues as they lost the World Test Championship final against Australia by 209 runs.

12 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Decoding India's campaign in numbers

It was another heartbreak for India in an ICC event as they lost the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Decoding Australia's campaign in numbers

The 2021-23 cycle of the ICC World Test Championship has finally come to an end with Australia being the champions.

Australia own most ICC trophies: Here are the incredible numbers

On June 11, Australia became the first-ever side to win each of the four ICC trophies - the T20 World Cup, the 50-over World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship.

11 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding the interesting stats from the WTC 2021-23 cycle

Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 final to lift the coveted Test mace at The Oval.

11 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma advocates three-legged WTC final: Notable comments

Australia won the coveted ICC mace after beating India in the World Test Championship 2021-23 final at The Oval.

WTC Final, Nathan Lyon claims 4/41 versus India: Stats

Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers on Day 5 of the ICC World Test Championship final against India.

Australia claim ninth ICC trophy: Here are the key learnings 

One of the most successful sides, Australia once again showed their dominance in the ultimate format.

WTC final: Scott Boland delivers a match-winning spell versus India

Australian speedster Scott Boland was the star against India on Day 5 of the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval.

Australia become first side to clinch all four ICC trophies

Australia won the coveted ICC Test mace after beating India in the World Test Championship 2021-23 final at The Oval on June 11.

11 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli completes 5,000 international runs against Australia, breaks records

Indian batter Virat Kohli has added another feather to his cap.

11 Jun 2023

Shubman Gill

WTC Final, Shubman Gill Dismissal: Decoding the complete scenario

The ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and India witnessed a major controversy on Day 4.

10 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

WTC Final, Day 4: India show fight in 444-run chase 

India have shown fight on Day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship final at the Kennington Oval on Saturday.

WTC Final: Pat Cummins completes 50 Test wickets versus India

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has completed 50 Test wickets against India in the ongoing final of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval.

10 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli

WTC Final: Virat Kohli completes 2,000 Test runs versus Australia

Virat Kohli has unlocked yet another milestone as he has completed 2,000 Test runs against Australia.

10 Jun 2023

Alex Carey

WTC Final, Carey and Starc add defiant 93-run stand: Stats

Australia were reeling at 124/5 when Alex Carey stepped on the field in the second innings of the ICC World Test Championship final against India.

10 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

WTC Final, Ravindra Jadeja claims 3/58 versus Australia: Stats

Ravindra Jadeja claimed a three-fer for India against Australia in the second innings of the ICC World Test Championship final.

WTC Final: India need 444 runs to beat Australia

Australia remain in the driver's seat against India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Their second innings declaration came at 270/8.

10 Jun 2023

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja dismisses Steve Smith for eighth time in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed Steve Smith for the record eighth time in Test cricket.

10 Jun 2023

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja becomes fourth-highest wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in Tests

Ravindra Jadeja has become the fourth-highest wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in Test cricket.

09 Jun 2023

Steve Smith

Decoding Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's stellar Test partnership stats

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been mainstays for Australia in recent years. The duo registered another 50-plus partnership for the Aussies in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval.

09 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

WTC Final, Day 3: Australia lead India by 296 runs

Australia have a solid 296-run lead against India at stumps on Day 3 in the ICC World Test Championship final at the Kennington Oval on Friday.

09 Jun 2023

Donald Bradman

Shardul joins Bradman, Border with this record at The Oval

Shardul Thakur slammed a valiant 51 against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval.

09 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins

WTC Final, Pat Cummins finishes with 3/83 versus India: Stats

Australian skipper Pat Cummins was the pick of the bowlers against India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.

09 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

World Test Championship Final: Australia bowl out India for 296

India folded for 296 in their first innings in the second session on Day 2 versus Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval on Friday.

09 Jun 2023

Shardul Thakur

WTC Final: Shardul Thakur slams his fourth Test fifty

Shardul Thakur played a stunning knock against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.

09 Jun 2023

Indian Cricket Team

WTC Final, Ajinkya Rahane slams a valiant 89: Key stats

Indian veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane announced his comeback with a fighting 89-run knock against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship.

09 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane shines on comeback, completes 5,000 Test runs

Former Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has made a dream return to Test cricket.