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WTC Points Table 2023-25: With rain playing spoilsport in Trinidad, Rohit Sharma's India lost out on 8 points in the new WTC cycle. India stands 2nd position and Pakistan tops in WTC Standings after IND vs WI 2nd test draw.

WTC Points Table 2023-25: India stands 2nd after IND vs WI 2nd Test draw, Pakistan tops in WTC Standings

WTC Points Table 2023-25: India stands 2nd position and Pakistan tops in WTC Standings after IND vs WI 2nd test draw.

<h2>With rain playing spoilsport in Trinidad, Rohit Sharma's India lost out on 8 points in the new WTC cycle.</h2>

World Test Championship Points Table 2023-25: Team India would have fancied their chances of grabbing a full 24 points in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle on Monday but the rain had other plans.
The torrential downpour in Trinidad came in their way of potentially winning the second Test against West Indies and completing a 2-0 series whitewash.
To secure the maximum points (12) and a 100% percentage of points from the match, India needed to bowl out West Indies on the final day. In WTC, winning teams are awarded 12 points per match.
Unfortunately, with the match ending in a draw due to the rain, India could only manage four points according to the points distribution. In the event of a tie in the WTC cycle, the 12 points are equally divided between the two teams. The rankings are determined based on the percentage of points won in the WTC.
Despite their victory in the first Test, the 1-0 verdict against West Indies was not the ideal result they had hoped for, considering the challenging tours that are coming up against South Africa and reigning WTC champions Australia, along with a formidable home series against England.
<h3>WTC Points Table 2023-2025</h3>
India finished the series with 16 points and 66.67 percentage points (PCT) in the WTC standings 2023-25. Pakistan team is in Top postion.
1. PAKISTAN (PCT - 100%)
2. INDIA (PCT - 66.67%)
3. AUSTRALIA (PCT - 54.17%)
4. ENGLAND (PCT - 29.17%)
5. WEST INDIES (PCT - 16.67%)
6. BANGLADESH (PCT - 0)
7. NEW ZEALAND (PCT - 0)
8. SOUTH AFRICA (PCT - 0)
9. SRI LANKA (PCT - 0)

Following the win, crafted by the Indian spin-bowling pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, No.2 India are now on 61.67 percentage points as compared to 70.83 of No.1 Australia.

IND vs AUS: India move closer to securing WTC final berth

India's innings and 132-run victory against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday helped the Men in Blue move closer to a second World Test Championship (WTC) final berth

Following the win, crafted by the Indian spin-bowling pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, No.2 India are now on 61.67 percentage points as compared to 70.83 of No.1 Australia.

India's innings and 132-run victory against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy here on Saturday has helped them move closer to a second World Test Championship (WTC) final berth while extending the Pat Cummins-led side's wait for a title round spot confirmation.
Following the win, crafted by the Indian spin-bowling pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, No.2 India are now on 61.67 percentage points as compared to 70.83 of No.1 Australia.
However, India still need two more wins from the remaining three Tests of the series to guarantee themselves a minimum points percentage of 62.50, which would beyond doubt knock third-placed Sri Lanka out of contention.
If India win all three remaining matches of the series, they could reach the best possible percentage of 68.06.
India's innings win while extending Australia's wait in the WTC final race, also shut the door on England and the West Indies' hopes of securing a berth in the 2021-23 cycle of the Test championship.
Australia still have plenty of cushion to make the WTC final, but a 0-4 loss to India could bring third-placed Sri Lanka back in contention, as the Islanders still have a two-match Test fixture against New Zealand commencing next week.
In the event of Rohit Sharma's side making a clean sweep of the series, Australia's points percentage will drop to 59.64. If Sri Lanka manage to win both their Tests against the Blackcaps, it will take their points percentage to 61.1, which will be good enough to get them past Australia and secure a WTC final berth.
However, Sri Lanka will be better served if Australia goes undefeated in at least two of the next three Tests, as a 2-0 win for India would only take Rohit's side to a 60.64 points percentage.
Sri Lanka can then better it by making a clean sweep of the two-match Test series against the Kiwis and leapfrog India to seal a WTC summit clash against Australia.
But going by Indian spinners' exploits in the first Test in Nagpur and the playing conditions expected to favour the home side, it's unlikely Rohit's side will stop at just two wins.
"For Australia, a win in any of the next three Tests will help them to a minimum points percentage of 64.91, while a draw would help them finish at 61.40 (provided there are no points lost on over-rate), still enough for them to make it to the final ahead of Sri Lanka, who can at best finish at 61.11 points percentage," according to the calculation made by the ICC.
South Africa will play a home series against the West Indies in February-March, but even a sweep in that contest might not be enough depending on Sri Lanka's showing in New Zealand and the result of the series between India and Australia.

Spinner Nathan Lyon took 3-58 as Australia bowled out South Africa for 204 to claim victory by an innings and 182 runs on the fourth day of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

AUS vs SA: Australia win first Test series at home against South Africa since 2005

South Africa's misery Down Under continued as Australia claimed victory by an innings and 182 runs on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test.

Tap here to know South Africa's WTC final chances.

Spinner Nathan Lyon took 3-58 as Australia bowled out South Africa for 204 to claim victory by an innings and 182 runs on the fourth day of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

South Africa's misery Down Under continued as Australia claimed victory by an innings and 182 runs on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test.
After yet another batting failure, Proteas managed to score only 189 in the first innings.
And once again their batters failed to counter the Kangaroos' attack in the second essay, managing only 204 runs in reply to Australia's mammoth 575-8.
With the win, the hosts have managed to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and have almost confirmed a spot in the WTC final, which is scheduled to take place at The Oval in June.
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Meanwhile, the Proteas still have a chance of reaching the final if they win the third and final Test, which starts on January 4 and whitewash West Indies at home in two-match Test series.
But even then, their WTC final chances will depend on the result of the India-Australia Test series.

India was already at the 2nd spot but have now taken their win percentage to 58.93

World Test Championship: India consolidate 2nd spot, strengthen their final hopes

Team India further strengthened their hopes of making it to the World Test Championship final after they whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0.

Here is how Team India is stacked on the table

India was already at the 2nd spot but have now taken their win percentage to 58.93

Team India further strengthened their hopes of making it to the World Test Championship final after they whitewashed Bangladesh 2-0.
India was already at the 2nd spot but have now taken their win percentage to 58.93.&nbsp;
South Africa with a win percentage of 54.55 is also in contention of finishing in top 2 but will face a stiff challenge from leaders Australia in the 3rd and final Test.
The final standings will be decided after India play its 4 Tests vs Australia at home starting in February.
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Ace pacer Tim Southee has been appointed as the new Test captain, New Zealand cricket confirmed in a statement.

New Zealand announce new Test captain after Kane Williamson steps down

New Zealand's prolific cricketer Kane Williamson who led the Blackcaps to the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021, has decided to step down as the captain in the longest format of the game. 

Ace pacer Tim Southee has been appointed as the new Test captain, New Zealand cricket confirmed in a statement.

New Zealand's prolific cricketer Kane Williamson who led the Blackcaps to the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2021, has decided to step down as the captain in the longest format of the game.&nbsp; Ace pacer Tim Southee has been appointed as the new Test captain, New Zealand cricket confirmed in a statement. Tom Latham has been named the vice-captain.
Williamson has been New Zealand's best captain statistically, winning 22 out of 40 Tests. While the 32-year-old will continue playing all three formats, he will also carry on with his responsibilities as the ODI and T20I captain.&nbsp; Calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game, Williamson who has served almost 6 years as the Test skipper said that he has enjoyed the leadership challenges and went on to add, ' Captaincy comes with the increased workload on and off the field and at this stage of my career I feel the time is right for this decision' &nbsp;Southee's first assignment will be the Pakistan Test tour scheduled to begin on 26th December.&nbsp;

Loss in the Rawalpindi Test meant that Pakistan remained at the 5th spot on the WTC points table, 1 spot below India

World Test Championship: Pakistan's loss vs England in 1st Test a boon for Team India

England beating Pakistan in the 1st Test hasn't just done their reputation a world of good but the Three Lions have done a huge favour for Team India, as far as the World Test Championship is concerned.

Let's analyse how Rohit Sharma's men can still qualify for the WTC final

Loss in the Rawalpindi Test meant that Pakistan remained at the 5th spot on the WTC points table, 1 spot below India

England beating Pakistan in the 1st Test hasn't just done their reputation a world of good but the Three Lions have done a huge favour for Team India, as far as the World Test Championship is concerned.
Loss in the Rawalpindi Test meant that Pakistan remained at the 5th spot on the WTC points table, 1 spot below India.
Rohit Sharma's men now have a very strong chance of making it to the WTC final once again. If Team India beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the upcoming Test series and don't lose more than 1 Test in the 4-match home series vs Australia, they can finish the current WTC cycle among the top two sides.
However, Babar Azam's men still have an opportunity to make a comeback as they are left with 2 more Tests in the series vs England.
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Dravid lauded Kohli's performance and record in the 50-over format. Virat Kohli has played 103 ODI matches and scored 8075 runs in the format.  

Virat Kohli's preparations never change irrespective of his form: Rahul Dravid

Indian coach Rahul Dravid lavished praise on Virat Kohli and highlighted how the ex-skipper is the perfect role model for young cricketers.

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Dravid lauded Kohli's performance and record in the 50-over format. Virat Kohli has played 103 ODI matches and scored 8075 runs in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian coach Rahul Dravid lavished praise on Virat Kohli who smashed his 1st ODI century after a span of over 3 years during the 3rd ODI win in Bangladesh.&nbsp; Dravid while speaking to BCCI.tv pointed out how the ex-skipper's intensity for preparing before the game never wanes irrespective of his form in a particular format. The coach also lauded Kohli's performance and record in the 50-over format. The 34-year-old cricketer has played 103 ODI matches and scored 8075 runs in the format.&nbsp;&nbsp; 'For me, this has been a standout, watching him train this past year that never changes irrespective of whether he is doing well or not and that is a great lesson for a lot of young players', Dravid said and continued to hail his ability to read the game, when to play aggressively and when to control it.&nbsp; Further, days after KL Rahul had hinted how the Men in Blue will now aim at playing the aggressive form of cricket, Rahul Dravid too threw his weight behind it and said, 'I think adaptability is going to be very important, to play aggressively when you want to and then the opportunity to play a difficult period of the day of Test cricket either with the bat or ball and play some hard cricket'&nbsp;

Last edition finalists India are currently at the fourth spot in the WTC points table and to make it to yet another final, they have to win 5 of the remaining 6 Test matches before the 2022-23 cycle of Test championship ends

India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: IND vs BAN preview, predicted playing XI, match time, live telecast details

With a World Test Championship final spot in mind, Team India will look to make a strong start against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series. Here's our preview.

Last edition finalists India are currently in the fourth spot in the WTC points table and to make it to yet another final, they have to win 5 of the remaining 6 Test matches before the 2022-23 cycle of Test championship ends

With a World Test Championship final spot in mind, Team India will look to make a strong start against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.&nbsp;
In the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul will lead India while veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has been named his deputy.&nbsp;
Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test, stand-in captain Rahul said that the team have to play aggressive cricket in order to make it to the final of the World Test championship.
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Last edition finalists India are currently in the fourth spot in the WTC points table and to make it to yet another final, they have to win 5 of the remaining 6 Test matches before the 2022-23 cycle of Test championship ends.&nbsp;
India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Playing XI prediction
Coming to the team dynamics, youngster Shubman Gill is expected to open the batting along with Rahul in the absence of Rohit. While the middle order will comprise of Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant.
With the Chattogram wicket expected to assist spinners, the team management might feel tempted to field three spinners, Axar Patel, R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav. Axar and Ashwin are certain starters due to their batting prowess lower down the order.
In the fast-bowling front, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav is expected to get a game along with Mohd Siraj. Meanwhile, Vijay Hazare Trophy's top wicket-taker Jaydev Unadkat will link-up with the Indian side on the eve of the match. Thus his chances to make it to the playing XI are highly improbable.&nbsp;
India Playing XI (probable): Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Axar patel, R Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav/Navdeep Saini/Jaydev Unadkat.
Bangladesh Playing XI (probable): Shanto, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam.
Bangladesh vs India 1st Test live telecast, match timings and streaming details
IND vs BAN 1st Test date &amp; day: December 14, Wednesday Match timing: 9 AM IST IND vs BAN live toss time: 8:30 AM IST Live telecast: Sony Sports Network

While the WTC final is set to take place at The Oval, England tentatively from June 7th to 11th, the IPL 2023 final could be on either May 28th or June 4th, as per reports.

World Test Championship final to clash with IPL 2023 final?

The World Test Championship final could be held immediately after the final of the Indian Premier League's 2023 edition- this might create a huge issue for BCCI if India qualifies for the final. 


While the WTC final is set to take place at The Oval, England tentatively from June 7th to 11th, the IPL 2023 final could be on either May 28th or June 4th, as per reports.

BCCI might land itself in some logistical trouble next summer as the World Test Championship final could be held immediately after the final of the Indian Premier League's 2023 edition.&nbsp;&nbsp; While the WTC final is set to take place at The Oval, England tentatively from June 7th to 11th, the IPL 2023 final could be on either May 28th or June 4th, as per reports. A confirmation from ICC and BCCI is, however, awaited.&nbsp; A BCCI official told InsideSport that the Indian board will try and avoid any potential clash with the WTC final and will also look after the potential problem of players' availability during IPL's later stage.&nbsp; India are currently ranked 4th in the Test rankings. With 6 Tests remaining (2 Tests vs Bangladesh, 4 Tests vs Australia) before the WTC final, Rohit Sharma's men can possibly make it to the top 2 and in that case, BCCI, the selectors and team management would have to do a lot of balancing.&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Wednesday that the World Test Championship final for the current cycle will be held at The Oval. The event was earlier expected to be hosted at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
However, the home of cricket Lord's has been awarded the hosting rights for the WTC final for the 2025 cycle. The exact dates of either of the matches have not been announced yet
In the current cycle, Australia lead the table with 84 points followed by South Africa and Sri Lanka. India is currently at the 4th spot with 75 points.
The first-ever WTC final was also moved from Lord's to Southampton due to Covid-19 protocols. New Zealand beat India in that match. 
Also read: ICC T20I Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav goes past Babar Azam, Hardik Pandya climbs to the 5th spot

World Test Championship final shifted from Lord's, this stadium to host the event in 2023 & 2025

The ICC confirmed on Wednesday that the World Test Championship (WTC) final for the current cycle will not be held at the Lord's.

Tap on the link to find out where will it be held

In the current WTC cycle, Australia lead the table with 84 points followed by South Africa and Sri Lanka. India is currently at the 4th spot with 75 points

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Wednesday that the World Test Championship final for the current cycle will be held at The Oval. The event was earlier expected to be hosted at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
However, the home of cricket Lord's has been awarded the hosting rights for the WTC final for the 2025 cycle. The exact dates of either of the matches have not been announced yet
In the current cycle, Australia lead the table with 84 points followed by South Africa and Sri Lanka. India is currently at the 4th spot with 75 points.
The first-ever WTC final was also moved from Lord's to Southampton due to Covid-19 protocols. New Zealand beat India in that match.&nbsp;
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India lost their third position to Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championships standings after being penalised for slow-over rate and docked two points by the ICC during India's seven-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Apart from this, India have also been fined 40% of their match fee for the offence.
India were placed 3rd before the rescheduled 5th Test against England and are now placed 4th on the WTC standings with 75 points (point percentage of 52.08). Australia and South Africa are placed first & second respectively.
Earlier, England chased down their record-378 runs target against India at Edgbaston which helped the hosts to draw the series 2-2 and also lifted them to the 7th spot on the WTC table.
Having lost the Test against England, India now have lost 4 matches, won 6 and drawn 2 in this cycle of WTC.
Also read: India vs England 5th Test: Root & Bairstow put on a show as England beat India by 7 wickets

WTC Points Table: India slip below Pakistan to No. 4 after over-rate penalty in the Edgbaston Test

India go below Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championships standings!

Tap the link to check the updated WTC standings 

WTC Points Table: India slip below Pakistan to No. 4 after over-rate penalty in Edgbaston Test

India lost their third position to Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championships standings after being penalised for slow-over rate during Edgbaston Test

India lost their third position to Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championships standings after being penalised for slow-over rate and docked two points by the ICC after a 7-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Apart from this, India have also been fined 40% of their match fee for the offence.
India were placed 3rd before the rescheduled 5th Test against England but are now placed 4th on the WTC standings with 75 points (point percentage of 52.08). Australia and South Africa are placed first &amp; second respectively.
Having lost the Test against England, India now have lost 4 matches, won 6 and drawn 2 in this cycle of WTC.
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Indian cricket team have lost the advantage after going 1-0 up the three-match Test series against South Africa by surrendering against the grit and resilience of Proteas batters in the second Test at Johannesburg.
Former South Africa player Daryll Cullinan made a stern review of India's tactical mistakes in the second Test.
In a chat with website ESPNcricinfo, Cullinan highlighted that Indian pacers bowled poor lengths which come as an advantage for Proteas batters while chasing 240-run target.
Cullinan compared Jasprit Bumrah with Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada and said that the Indian spearhead bowled wrong lengths on a wicket that had variable bounce.
He further added that South African bowlers were playing a patient game by allowing the wicket to do the job while Indians weren't patient enough and it seemed as if they were expecting things to happen.
With the third Test scheduled to start on January 11 at Cape Town, Team India need to make good tactical planning to win an elusive Test series in the rainbow nation.

Ex-South Africa cricketer points out THESE tactical mistakes made by Team India in second Test

Former South Africa player Daryll Cullinan compared Jasprit Bumrah with Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada and said that the Indian spearhead bowled wrong lengths on a wicket that had variable bounce.

Former South Africa player Daryll Cullinan made a stern review of India's tactical mistakes in the second Test.
In a chat with&nbsp;ESPNcricinfo, Cullinan highlighted that Indian pacers bowled poor lengths which come as an advantage for Proteas batters while chasing 240-run target.
Cullinan compared Jasprit Bumrah with Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada and said that the Indian spearhead bowled wrong lengths on a wicket that had variable bounce.
He further added that South African bowlers were playing a patient game by allowing the wicket to do the job while Indians weren't patient enough and it seemed as if they were expecting things to happen.
With the third Test scheduled to start on January 11 at Cape Town, Team India will need a good tactical plan to win an elusive Test series in the Rainbow Nation.

Former South Africa player Daryll Cullinan made a stern review of India's tactical mistakes in the second Test

Former South Africa player Daryll Cullinan made a stern review of India's tactical mistakes in the second Test.
In a chat with&nbsp;ESPNcricinfo, Cullinan highlighted that Indian pacers bowled poor lengths which come as an advantage for Proteas batters while chasing 240-run target.
Cullinan compared Jasprit Bumrah with Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada and said that the Indian spearhead bowled wrong lengths on a wicket that had variable bounce.
He further added that South African bowlers were playing a patient game by allowing the wicket to do the job while Indians weren't patient enough and it seemed as if they were expecting things to happen.
With the third Test scheduled to start on January 11 at Cape Town, Team India will need a good tactical plan to win an elusive Test series in the Rainbow Nation.
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Bangladesh cricket team have created a history on Wednesday when they defeated World Test Champions New Zealand in their own backyard. The Bangla Tigers were truly exceptional in their approach in the first Test of two-match series as they comprehensively won the match by 8 wickets.
The story of Bangladesh's first Test win in New Zealand started with restricting the hosts under 350 in the first innings and then batting for 176.2 overs in their firstinnings and taking a healthy 130-run lead.
In the first innings, they blunted the threat of Southee-Boult new ball threat thrice as they scored 458 runs with Mominul Haq and Liton Das scoring 88 and 86respectively.
However, it was Ebadot Hossain who made a significant contribution in scripting the history of the Bengal Tigers. New Zealand were cruising at 136-2 in their second inningswhen Hossain ran riot with pace and reverse swing taking three wickets to reduce the Kiwis to 136-5 on Day 4.
Bangladesh were chasing history on Day 5 but with experienced Ross Taylor at the crease, the Black Caps might have thought of drawing the Test. However, Ebadot cleaned up the veteran in the second over of Day 5 and returned with the figure of 6-46. The remaining Kiwis' wickets fell like a house of cards with the visitors needing only 40 runs to win.
Bangladesh mopped up the target before Lunch on the final day by losing only two wickets and thus winning their first Test match in New Zealand.

1st Test: Bangladesh stun World Champions New Zealand at home

Bangladesh cricket team won their first Test match in New Zealand as they outclassed the World Test Champions by 8 wickets.

Bangladesh cricket team have created a history on Wednesday when they defeated World Test Champions New Zealand in their own backyard. The Bangla Tigers were truly exceptional in their approach in the first Test of two-match series as they comprehensively won the match by 8 wickets.
The story of Bangladesh's first Test win in New Zealand started with restricting the hosts under 350 in the first innings and then batting for 176.2 overs in their first innings and taking a healthy 130-run lead.
In the first innings, they blunted the threat of Southee-Boult new ball threat thrice as they scored 458 runs with Mominul Haq and Liton Das scoring 88 and 86 respectively.
However, it was Ebadot Hossain who made a significant contribution in scripting the history of the Bengal Tigers. New Zealand were cruising at 136-2 in their second innings when Hossain ran riot with pace and reverse swing taking three wickets to reduce the Kiwis to 136-5 on Day 4.
Bangladesh were chasing history on Day 5 but with experienced Ross Taylor at the crease, the Black Caps might have thought of drawing the Test. However, Ebadot cleaned up the veteran in the second over of Day 5 and returned with the figure of 6-46. The remaining Kiwis' wickets fell like a house of cards with the visitors needing only 40 runs to win.
Bangladesh mopped up the target before Lunch on the final day by losing only two wickets and thus winning their first Test match in New Zealand.

Bangladesh cricket team have created a history on Wednesday when they defeated World Test Champions New Zealand in their own backyard

Bangladesh cricket team have created history on Wednesday when they defeated World Test Champions New Zealand in their own backyard. The Bangla Tigers were truly exceptional in their approach in the first Test of two-match series as they comprehensively won the match by 8 wickets.
The story of Bangladesh's first Test win in New Zealand started with restricting the hosts under 350 in the first innings and then batting for 176.2 overs in their first innings and taking a healthy 130-run lead.
In the first innings, they blunted the threat of Southee-Boult new ball threat thrice as they scored 458 runs with Mominul Haq and Liton Das scoring 88 and 86 respectively.
However, it was Ebadot Hossain who made a significant contribution in scripting the history of the Bengal Tigers. New Zealand were cruising at 136-2 in their second innings when Hossain ran riot with pace and reverse swing taking three wickets to reduce the Kiwis to 136-5 on Day 4.
Bangladesh were chasing history on Day 5 but with experienced Ross Taylor at the crease, the Black Caps might have thought of drawing the Test. However, Ebadot cleaned up the veteran in the second over of Day 5 and returned with the figure of 6-46. The remaining Kiwis' wickets fell like a house of cards with the visitors needing only 40 runs to win.
Bangladesh mopped up the target before Lunch on the final day by losing only two wickets and thus winning their first Test match in New Zealand.
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India head coach Rahul Dravid has reacted to one WTC point deduction for maintaining a slow over-rate at Centurion and said that it felt harsh at times but the team need to get better at it.
In the press conference, Dravid said that obviously ICC has been trying something but it does feel harsh as a coach.
He further added that the team is certainly thinking about it and wants to quicken up things.
Notably, Team India were fined one WTC point for remaining one over short in the first test. Recently, England were fined eight WTC points for being eight overs short in the first Ashes Test against Australia.
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Reacting to WTC points deduction on slow overrate, Rahul Dravid said it feels harsh sometimes but the team need quicken up the things in future.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has reacted on one WTC point deduction for maintaining a slow over-rate at Centurion and said it felt harsh at times but the team need to get better at it.
Bite: Rahul&nbsp;Dravid, Head Coach, Indian men's cricket team
"The ICC is trying something obviously. It does feel harsh as a coach and it does feel a bit tough at times but it certainly gets us thinking, gets us wanting to quicken it up."
Notably, Team India were fined one WTC point for remaining one over short in the first test. Recently, England were fined eight WTC points for being eight overs short in the first Ashes Test against Australia.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has reacted to one WTC point deduction for maintaining a slow over-rate at Centurion and said that it felt harsh at times but the team need to get better at it.

India head coach Rahul Dravid has reacted to one WTC point deduction for maintaining a slow over-rate at Centurion and said that it felt harsh at times but the team need to get better at it.
In the press conference, Dravid said that obviously ICC has been trying something but it does feel harsh as a coach.
He further added that the team is certainly thinking about it and wants to quicken up things.
Notably, Team India were fined one WTC point for remaining one over short in the first test. Recently, England were fined eight WTC points for being eight overs short in the first Ashes Test against Australia.
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For maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, the victorious Team India were fined 20 percent of their match fee on Friday.
Also, India would be docked one point in the ICC Men's World Test Championship, according to the ICC.
The fine was imposed by Andrew Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees after India fell one over short when time allowances were taken into account.
There was no need for a formal hearing as Captain Virat Kohli pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.
On Thursday, India won by 113 runs at SuperSport Park to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match of the series will begin on January 3 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

IND vs SA 1st Test: India lose one World Test Championship point for slow overrate

After winning a historic Test at Centurion, Team India were fined 20 percent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rate.

For maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, the victorious Team India were fined 20 percent of their match fee on Friday.
Also, India would be docked one point in the ICC Men's World Test Championship, according to the ICC.
The fine was imposed by Andrew Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees after India fell one over short when time allowances were taken into account.
There was no need for a formal hearing as Captain Virat Kohli pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.
On Thursday, India won by 113 runs at SuperSport Park to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match of the series will begin on&nbsp;January 3 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

The fine was imposed by Andrew Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees after India fell one over short when time allowances were taken into account.

For maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the first Test at Centurion, the victorious Team India were fined 20 percent of their match fee on Friday.
Also, India would be docked one point in the ICC Men's World Test Championship, according to the ICC.
The fine was imposed by Andrew Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees after India fell one over short when time allowances were taken into account.
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There was no need for a formal hearing as Captain Virat Kohli pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction.
On Thursday, India won by 113 runs at SuperSport Park to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second match of the series will begin on&nbsp;January 3 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

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'For me, the World Test final is just like World Cup' told an eager Mohammed&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;to Times of India in an exclusive interview. Siraj&nbsp;who is one of the finest bowlers in the squad is hopeful of getting a chance to play in the inaugural final against New Zealand.&nbsp;&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 o prominence with his exceptional performance in Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Siraj&nbsp;became the highest wicket-taker Down Under claiming 13 tickets in 3 Tests, including a 5 wicket haul in his debut Test series.&nbsp;&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;all available for selection

WTC Finals: For me, the World Test final is just like World Cup, says Siraj 

Siraj&nbsp;became the highest wicket-taker Down Under claiming 13 tickets in 3 Tests, including a 5 wicket haul in his debut match

For me, the World Test final is just like World Cup, says Siraj Eager to be a part of the playing XI in the final: Siraj Siraj, Shami, Sharma, Bumrah all available for selection

'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&nbsp;those who criticise Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;for his batting style,&nbsp;Cricket legend Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar on Tuesday showered heaps of&nbsp;praise on India's&nbsp;rocksteady player.&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 T20, people are only appreciative when players can hit the ball, for Test cricket, one needs much more than just playing big shots.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pujara has done more than those who criticise him, says Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar&nbsp;says that 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;

Pujara has done more than those who criticise him, says Sachin Tendulkar Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar&nbsp;showers heaps of&nbsp;praise on Cheteshwar&nbsp;Pujara Tendulkar&nbsp;feels the criticism around Pujara's style is faulty

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;

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;

New Zealand names 15-member squad for WTC finals

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.

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;

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