With Mumbai Indians already past the qualifying line for the playoffs in IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals too will be hoping to do the same as this heavyweight clash could

Delhi Capitals looking to qualify as they play Mumbai Indians

With Mumbai&nbsp;Indians already past the qualifying line for the playoffs in IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals too will be hoping to do the same as this heavyweight clash could possibly decide the line-up for the last 4 challenge. While the presence of Rohit&nbsp;Sharma isn't confirmed yet, Mumbai&nbsp;won't be too worried but will be hoping to finish with full points as it could guarantee them a top spot which ensures an extra chance to play in the playoffs. The Capitals on the other hand will be looking to rescue themselves from the slump as they have now lost 3 from their last 5 outings. While their participation in the IPL&nbsp;playoffs is almost certain, there is still a possibility of them not making it to the top 4 if their poor run continues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With Mumbai Indians already past the qualifying line for the playoffs in IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals too will be hoping to do the same as this heavyweight clash could possibly decide the line-up for the last 4 challenge. While the presence of Rohit Sharma isn't confirmed yet, Mumbai won't be too worried but will be hoping to finish with full points as it could guarantee them a top spot which ensures an extra chance to play in the playoffs. The Capitals on the other hand will be looking to rescue themselves from the slump as they have now lost 3 from their last 5 outings. While their participation in the IPL playoffs is almost certain, there is still a possibility of them not making it to the top 4 if their poor run continues.

In a heartfelt gesture, Team India players wore black armbands in memory of legendary Milkha Singh who passed away at the age of 91 on Friday. India fo

In a heartfelt gesture, Team India cricketers wore black armbands&nbsp;in memory of the legendary Milkha Singh&nbsp;who passed away at the age of 91 on Friday.&nbsp;
Team India followed the sports fraternity in paying tribute to the 'Flying Sikh' and wore the bands during the summit clash of the World Test Championship vs New Zealand.

As feared, rain played spoil sport in Southampton as Day 1 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a single ball bowled

As feared, rain proved to be a wet blanket in Southampton as Day 1 of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a single ball bowled.&nbsp;
Showers continued throughout the day, not letting the groundsmen try and dry up the outfield. Though rain is expected on Day 2 as well, but some play might be possible. Interestingly, ICC has kept a reserve 6th day for the summit clash, which now will come into play.

She may be just 17 years old, but Shafali Verma announced herself at the Test stage with a bang. The teenager stamped her authority with a thumping 152-ball-9

She may be just 17 years old, but Shafali&nbsp;Verma&nbsp;announced herself at the Test stage with a bang. The teenager stamped her authority with a thumping 152-ball-96 on her debut Test vs England, but sadly fell 4 runs short of becoming the first Indian women to smash a ton on Test debut.
Never the less, her knock still went down in women's cricket history books as the&nbsp;highest score by a debutante in Tests. Moreover, she stitched a 167-run partnership with Smriti&nbsp;Mandhana,&nbsp;India Women's highest opening stand in Tests.

India will be playing to their strengths in the World Test Championship final and have picked both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in its playing XI for the Tes

India will be playing to their strengths in the World Test Championship final and have picked both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in its playing XI for the Test match starting Friday in Southampton.&nbsp;
 There were no surprises as such as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open the batting. Pujara, Rahane and skipper Kohli will strengthen the middle order, while Rishabh Pant will take the wicketkeeping gloves. Despite swinging conditions, India will start with 2 spinners in Jadeja and Ashwin. Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami will be the 3 pacers. Interestingly, it will be the first time these 5 bowlers will play together for India in a Test match.

CricBait: The Ultimate Test | Jadeja or Ashwin? Who should Virat Kohli play in the World Test Championship Final vs New Zealand? Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra sp

CricBait: The Ultimate Test | Jadeja or Ashwin? Who should Virat Kohli play in the World Test Championship Final vs New Zealand? Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra speaks to Yash Chawla and has a definite answer

Members of the Indian cricket team posed for pictures ahead of their much-anticipated World Test Championship clash vs New Zealand. The contingent including skip

Members of the Indian cricket team posed for pictures ahead of their much-anticipated World Test Championship clash vs New Zealand.&nbsp;
The contingent including skipper Virat&nbsp;Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri, all players and the entire support staff were all smiles before the big clash. The inaugural WTC final will be played in Southampton from June 18.

There's seldom a Test match in England which proceeds without the intervention of the weather gods and rain is likely to pay a visit during the World Test Cha

There's seldom a Test match in England which finishes without the intervention of the weather gods and rain is likely to pay a visit during the&nbsp;World Test Championship&nbsp;final as well.
According to&nbsp;accuweather, day 1 of the clash would be mostly cloudy, with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm expected.&nbsp;The weather will be slightly better on Day 2, with rain not likely to play a massive part. Sadly, most part of day 3 is likely to be washed out with thunderstorms. While there isn't rain expected on the penultimate day, the final day is also likely to witness a couple of showers.
In case, there isn't a winner in the first 5 days, the action will shift to the reserve day, which fortunately is expected be partly sunny.
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Virat Kohli may not have won an ICC trophy yet, but that may change soon. Kohli's brigade is at the cusp of going down in history books as the side

Virat&nbsp;Kohli may not have won an ICC&nbsp;trophy yet, but that could change soon. Kohli's&nbsp;brigade&nbsp;is at the cusp of history as the side to win the first ever ICC World Test Championship.&nbsp;
It won't be an easy task though as standing in their way is New Zealand, which became the first team to book a place in the final. They have also been in England for a longer time than India and are coming into the final after beating hosts England in a 2-match Test series.&nbsp;
Virat Kohli's&nbsp;troops won't be worried as the battle hardened men have been one of the best traveling sides in recent years and would be eager to win the single most important Test match ever played.

Swinging conditions in England may favour New Zealand more than India in the World Test Championship final, but one team that has arguably been one of the bes

Team India boasts of a great balance&nbsp;of batters and bowlers and here are the 5 men who could potentially win the final of the World Test Championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Virat&nbsp;Kohli
Putting together a top cricketers' list and not having Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;on it is a sin. Virat&nbsp;buried the demons of a horrid 2014 England tour with a thumping performance in 2018. In 5 Tests on the last tour, Kohli&nbsp;emerged as the highest run-getter of the series with close to 600 runs, which included 2 tons and 3 half-centuries.
Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja
In the absence of Hardik&nbsp;Pandya, the all-rounder duties fall on Ravindra&nbsp;Jadeja. Apart from being a crucial part of the spin duo with&nbsp;Ravichandran Ashwin, his&nbsp;Ability to score quick runs down the order has come in handy for Team India. Add to that his superb fielding skills and Jadeja&nbsp;will feature in 9 out 10 teams in every format.&nbsp;
Ishant&nbsp;Sharma
A veteran&nbsp;of 101 Tests, Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;is the most experienced bowler in the Indian line-up. Among all countries, he has got the most wickets while bowling against England. Moreover, he ended up with 18 wickets on the 2018 tour of England, the most for India.&nbsp;
Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah
Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah's rise in Test cricket has been phenomenal, to say the least, and his golden arm is known to break partnerships.&nbsp;In just 19 Tests, Bumrah has an incredible 83 wickets at an outstanding average of 22.1. He has played 3 Tests in England where he has picked up 14 wickets, including a fifer.
Rishabh&nbsp;Pant
From being dropped from a Test team just a few months to being the superhero in whites for Team India, Rishabh&nbsp;Pant has become a reliable match-winner. He might give you anxiety while he bats but by improving his glovework, the Delhi lad has emerged as India's first-choice wicketkeeper.&nbsp;The southpaw&nbsp;has had an incredible 2021 with 515 runs in 6 Tests at an outstanding average of over 64. Statistics aside, who can forget his memorable series-winning knocks in Australia?&nbsp;

Debutant Sneh Rana took 3 wickets as Deepti Sharma took 2 to help the Indian women's team fight back on day 1 of the only Test vs England in Br

Debutant&nbsp;Sneh&nbsp;Rana&nbsp;took 3 wickets as Deepti&nbsp;Sharma took 2 to help the Indian women's team fight back&nbsp;on day 1 of the only Test vs England in Bristol. After Captain Heather Knight scored 95, England were in a spot of authority at 230 for 2 but then the next 21 runs came at the cost of 4 wickets as Indian spinners ran riot. Playing their first Test match in 7 years, the women's team showed incredible fightback&nbsp;as they dismissed the English middle order cheaply. England huffed and puffed to 269/6 at stumps with the match evenly poised right now.&nbsp;

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CricBait: The Ultimate Test | Who should Team India be worried about in the World Test Championship Final vs New Zealand? Monty Panesar helps decode India's success in Test cricket in a chat with Yash Chawla

The Bombay High court ruled in favor of BCCI, Wednesday, as it rejected the arbitrator's order to BCCI of paying a hefty sum of over 4,800 crores to

The Bombay High court ruled in favour of BCCI&nbsp;as it rejected the arbitrator's&nbsp;order for paying a hefty sum of over 4,800 crores&nbsp;to Deccan&nbsp;Chronicle&nbsp;Holding LTD, owner of the now-defunct IPL&nbsp;franchise&nbsp;Deccan&nbsp;Chargers. This came as order over the dispute between the company and the Indian Board after it terminated the Hyderabad-based team&nbsp;in Sept&nbsp;2012.&nbsp; Last year, the High Court appointed&nbsp;arbitrator passed an order in favour of the&nbsp;Deccan&nbsp;Chargers&nbsp;that demanded BCCI&nbsp;to pay over 4,800 crores&nbsp;for illegally&nbsp;terminating the franchise

India head coach Ravi Shastri has posted a very cute video that has left the netizens smiling. The video that has now gone viral shows Shastri who p

India head coach Ravi&nbsp;Shastri&nbsp;has posted a very cute video that has left the netizens&nbsp;smiling. The video that has now gone viral shows Shastri&nbsp;who plays fetch with 'Winston', a&nbsp;Cocker&nbsp;Spaniel. The adorable pooch who is winning hearts is Southampton curator's dog.&nbsp; Shastri&nbsp;captioned the sweet video as, 'Our buddy Winston&nbsp;earns himself a tennis ball after Team India's practice session.&nbsp;

One team that has always troubled India in Test cricket outside home is undoubtedly New Zealand. The Kiwis were the first side to book a berth in the World Test Ch

New Zealand&nbsp;aren't pushovers and here are 5 stars to watch out for in the World Test Championship final vs India
Trent Boult
Trent Boult&nbsp;with a new ball in English conditions is a nightmare for any batsman. With express pace and ability to swing the ball both ways, Boult&nbsp;slays with a smile.&nbsp;The 31-year old&rsquo;s 77 Tests have yielded 281 wickets including 8 fifers and a ten-wicket haul.
Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor has been one of the pillars of New Zealand's strong batting lineup has scored the most runs for the Blackcaps&nbsp;in the longest format. 37-year-old Taylor, who is in the final stage of his career,&nbsp;may not have won a World Cup but a World Test Championship crown would be a massive feather in his cap.
Tim Southee
Another veteran in the Kiwi ranks who has always troubled India is Tim Southee.&nbsp;Southee&nbsp;was India's nemesis&nbsp;the last time Kohli's&nbsp;men were in the Kiwi land. In the 2-match Test series last year, Southee&nbsp;emerged as the highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps.&nbsp;
Tom Latham
Tom Latham's ability to drop anchor will come in handy in Southampton. He has faced the likes of Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah,&nbsp;Mohammed&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;and Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;as well. In the last Test series vs India, he scored the most runs for New Zealand&nbsp;and averaged over 40.
Kane Williamson
At number 1, not just on this list but also in ICC&nbsp;Test rankings for batsmen, is skipper Kane Williamson. Without a doubt, he is one of the most dependable modern-day players in whites and Team India bowlers have already made it clear that they wish to get rid of King Kane early on. He already has the most Test hundreds for the Kiwis and averages a healthy 54 in 144 innings.
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'For me, the World Test final is just like World Cup' told an eager Mohammed Siraj to Times of India in an exclusive interview. Siraj who is one of the f

'For me, the World Test final is just like World Cup' told an eager Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;to the Times of India in an interview on Tuesday.&nbsp;'I am eager to be a part of the playing XI in the final, if given an opportunity I would love to win the final for the team and with it the WTC&nbsp;trophy' said the 27-year-old who rose to prominence with his exceptional performance in Australia.&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;became the highest wicket-taker Down Under claiming 13 tickets in 3 Tests, including a 5 wicket haul in his debut match.&nbsp;Meanwhile, it will be a prickly scenario for skipper&nbsp;Virat Kohli&nbsp;who has&nbsp;Ishant&nbsp;Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad&nbsp;Shami&nbsp;&amp; Umesh Yadav all available for selection.&nbsp;

While calling out those who criticise Cheteshwar Pujara for his batting style, Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday showered heaps of&nbs

While calling out&nbsp;those who criticise Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;for his batting style,&nbsp;Cricket legend Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar on Tuesday showered praise on Test specialist.&nbsp; Using some strong words for his critics, Tendulkar&nbsp;said that Pujara's&nbsp;style of batsmanship&nbsp;is integral to Team India's success and those who haven't achieved anything close to what he has for the country should just take it a bit easy.&nbsp; Calling the criticism of the 33-year-old faulty, Tendulkar&nbsp;went on to clarify that while in today's age of T20s, people are only appreciative when players can hit the ball, for Test cricket, one needs much more than just playing big shots.&nbsp; &nbsp;

BCCI on Tuesday evening announced their 15-member squad for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand which will be played from 18th June in Southampto

BCCI on Tuesday evening announced their 15-member squad for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand&nbsp;which will be played from 18th June in Southampton. Virat&nbsp;Kohli&nbsp;leads the team with Ajinkya&nbsp;Rahane&nbsp;as his deputy. Shubhman&nbsp;Gill, Rohit&nbsp;Sharma, Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;&amp; Hanuma&nbsp;Vihari&nbsp;are the batters along with Rishabh&nbsp;Pant and Wriddhiman&nbsp;Saha&nbsp;as the keepers. The bowling department is led by the experienced Ishant&nbsp;Sharma&nbsp;along with Mohd&nbsp;Shami, Umesh&nbsp;Yadav, Mohd&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;and Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah. The Spin twins Ravinder&nbsp;Jadeja and Ravichandran&nbsp;Ashwin&nbsp;also included keeping in mind the heat and dry weather expected during the test match.&nbsp;

Ahead of the inaugural World Test Championship finals scheduled to begin on June 18th, New Zealand Cricket has announced its team against India.While dou

Ahead of the inaugural&nbsp;World Test Championship finals scheduled to begin on June 18th, New Zealand&nbsp;Cricket has announced its team&nbsp;against India. While doubts were hovering over Kane Williamson's presence in the WTC&nbsp;finals due to injury concerns, the skipper has been included in the 15-member squad. BJ Watling&nbsp;too, who did not play the 2nd Test vs England will play the inaugural final.&nbsp; &nbsp; Ajaz&nbsp;Patel, who performed well, in the recently ended Test series with England, has also been included in the squad. Apart from them, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, Grandhome, Matt Henry, Latham, Nicholls, Neil Wagner, Will Young will feature in the final. &nbsp;

As the WTC finals near, the aggressive practice of the Indian squad continues in Southampton. After 3 days of intra match stimulation, Team India resumed its

With just days to go for the World Test Championship final, the practice sessions of the Indian squad continues in Southampton. After 3 days of intra-squad simulation match, Team India resumed its group training session.&nbsp; A video posted by BCCI&nbsp;shows Ishant Sharma, Virat&nbsp;Kohli, Shami&nbsp;sweating it out on the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp; India and New Zealand&nbsp;are set to lock horns in the final of the World Test Championship&nbsp;beginning Friday.&nbsp;

ICC on Monday announced the prize money for the much-awaited World Test Championship finals that saw 9 teams competing for nearly 2 years.The winner of the inaugur

ICC&nbsp;on Monday announced the prize money for the much-awaited World Test Championship finals that saw 9 teams competing in a 2-year cycle. The winner of the inaugural championship will receive prize money of&nbsp;USD&nbsp;1.6 Million and along with it, the Test Championship Mace, which was earlier given to the top-ranked Test teams. The losing team will get USD&nbsp;800,000, said ICC. If there is a stalemate, the total prize money of USD&nbsp;2.4 million will be equally divided between both&nbsp;teams.&nbsp; India and New Zealand will face each other in the inaugural&nbsp;finals that begin on June 18th.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

While the presence of Rohit&nbsp;Sharma isn't confirmed yet, Mumbai&nbsp;Indians won't be too worried but will be hoping to finish with full points as it could guarantee them a top spot which ensures an extra chance to play in the playoffs

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