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Why has India failed at ICC events consistently for the past 10 years? We sought some answers from an Artificial Intelligence. 

ChatGPT answers why India falter at ICC events | WTC Final 2023 | IND vs AUS | AI

Why has India failed at ICC events consistently for the past 10 years? We sought some answers from AI bot ChatGPT.

#India #ChatGPT #WTCFinal2023

<h2>Why has India failed at ICC events consistently for the past 10 years? We sought some answers from ChatGPT.</h2>

Team India&rsquo;s poor performance in the World Test Championship Final 2023 has drawn a lot of flak from the cricket fraternity.&nbsp;
Did India lack intent? Did India get the selection of the Playing XI wrong?&nbsp;
Or did the Indian captain pick the wrong option after winning the toss?
Everyone's got their own take on what really cost India yet another ICC trophy.
Disappointed fans have taken to social media to analyse India's loss while former cricketers, especially Indians, have also opined on Rohit Sharma &amp; Co&rsquo;s humiliating defeat.&nbsp;
Some have said India&rsquo;s decision to leave out Ravichandran Ashwin, the World No.1 Test Bowler, was where the team began to lose.&nbsp;
While a majority have blamed poor scheduling. Most of the Indian players barely had time to rest after the Indian Premier League&rsquo;s conclusion before they were shipped off to England, switching from the shortest format to the longest format of the game within days.&nbsp;
But most of all, ex-Indian cricketers have lambasted Team India for their poor show in every facet against the mighty Kangaroos.&nbsp;
And now after countless human opinions on India&rsquo;s loss, the famed ChatGPT has pronounced its verdict on the one-off Test match.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT was asked why India has repeatedly faltered at major ICC events?
The AI began its reasoning by saying, &lsquo;India's performance in ICC (International Cricket Council) events has varied over the years, and it would be an oversimplification to say that India consistently falters in these tournaments.&rsquo;&nbsp;
It went on to list the trophies India has won, from the 1983 ODI World Cup to the 2011 ODI World Cup triumph and the country&rsquo;s last major victory, the Champions Trophy in 2013.
The bot listed out 5 reasons why India has faltered at ICC events since their last triumph a decade ago:&nbsp;
1. High expectations: India is a cricket-crazy nation with a massive fan base, and there is often immense pressure on the team to perform well. The weight of expectations can sometimes affect the players' performance, leading to added pressure and potential underperformance.
2. Tournament pressure: ICC events like the World Cup or Champions Trophy bring together the best cricketing nations, and the competition is intense. The pressure of playing against strong teams in high-stakes matches can affect the players' performance, causing them to falter.
3. Lack of adaptability: Conditions and pitches can vary significantly in different countries where ICC events are held. Indian players, who are more accustomed to playing in subcontinent conditions, may face challenges in adapting to different playing surfaces, climates, and bowling conditions in foreign countries.
4. Injuries and team dynamics: Injuries to key players can have a significant impact on team performance. In the past, India has faced situations where key players were unavailable or not in their best form due to injuries, which affected the team's overall performance. Additionally, team dynamics, including issues related to team selection, communication, and coordination, can also impact performance.
5. Lack of consistent performance: Consistency is crucial in tournament-style competitions. While India has had successful campaigns in some ICC events, they have also experienced periods of inconsistency. In some instances, the team may perform exceptionally well in certain matches but struggle in others, leading to an overall faltering performance. While most of the AI&rsquo;s reasoning rings true, it is important to note that the bot&rsquo;s knowledge comes from a limited inventory of information.&nbsp; A variety of factors need to be considered while opining on a sports event, including the requirement of watching the entire game.&nbsp; Analysis by cricket pundits stems from their observations made throughout the Test match.&nbsp; And both the AI chatbot and several evaluations by experts of the game have emphasised on one major thing - that the variables, the combinations for India's failures are far too many to seek a pattern in the past decade.&nbsp; In conclusion, ChatGPT said, 'It's important to note that cricket is a highly unpredictable sport, and even the best teams can have off-days or face unexpected challenges.'&nbsp;

The cricketing world came together to congratulate Australia on their maiden WTC Final win against India.

WTC Final 2023: Internet reacts to India's disappointing loss against Australia

Cricketing world reacts to Team India's WTC Final loss against Australia!

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<h2>The cricketing world came together to congratulate Australia on their maiden WTC Final win against India.</h2>

As Australia were crowned ICC World Test Championship winners after beating Team india by a massive 209-run margin, the cricketing world were full of praise for the Aussies and praised for their persistent effort in the one off test match.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter after the final -&nbsp;
'Congratulations to Australia on winning the wtc final ! Outplayed us in all departments of the game . Good to see @ajinkyarahane88 &nbsp;get runs in the middle order great knocks by @stevesmith49 &nbsp;@travishead34 &nbsp;but personally I think travis was sensational my mom!! #WTC2023Final' tweeted Yuvraj Singh.
'Well done Aussie! Quality team from top to bottom. Well deserved' AB de Villiers tweeted.
'There's something about Australia...they come with a built-in software of champions. Congratulations on winning another tournament! Tough luck for our #TeamIndia. #WTCFinals' tweeted Dinesh Karthik.
'India completely outplayed by Australia. In all departments #WTC23' tweeted former Indian cricketer Anjum Chopra.
'Winning the toss but not taking the brave way to start with is actually caused all the problems for @BCCI &nbsp;#WTC2023Final' tweeted Mohammad Hafeez.

Australia set India a 444-run target to win the WTC final but Rohit Sharma's men were all out for 234 in reply

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: Rahul Dravid opens up on Team India's loss

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid analysed the WTC final defeat and felt that his side had big players to achieve the target.

Watch his full statement here

Australia set India a 444-run target to win the WTC final but Rohit Sharma's men were all out for 234 in reply

Rahul Dravid opened up on Team India's heartbreaking loss in the World Test Championship (WTC) final and admitted that Australia had an upper hand since Day 1.
The head coach said that It wasn&rsquo;t a 469 pitch and India gave away too many runs in the last session of the opening day.
Dravid also admitted that some of the shots that the batters played, they could have been more careful.
However, he also said that though the target was difficult, there was always hope no matter how far his team was behind.
'Many Tests over the last 2 years where we&rsquo;ve fought hard from difficult situations. Needed a big partnership, we had the big players for it, but ustralia had the upper hand,' Dravid added.

With Team India still looking to end the 10-year ICC trophy drought, we take a look at the times when the Men in Blue have failed to make it to count in the latter stages of important tournaments.

Team India's ICC silverware drought continues after WTC Final disappointment

As the clock keeps ticking for Team India's ICC silverware hopes, let's take a look at all the ICC tournaments since 2013 Champions Trophy, where India managed to reach the knockout stage but failed to win the title.

<h2>With Team India still looking to end the 10-year ICC trophy drought, we take a look at the times when the Sub-continental giants failed to make it count in the latter stages of important tournaments</h2>

It's been 10 years since Team India tasted success in an ICC tournament.
Despite being the favourites to win the tournament on many occasions, the sub-continental giants failed to make it count when it mattered the most.
It was under MS Dhoni's astute captaincy that India last won an ICC title, when they lifted the Champions Trophy back in 2013.
Since then it has been nothing but heartbreak for Team India, even though they often made their way into the knockout stages of the tournaments.
The 2014 T20 World Cup saw MS Dhoni's men lose in the final by 6 wickets against Sri Lanka
The defending champions of ODI World Cup then fail to defend their crown as they lost to the Aussies by 95 runs in the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2015.
The change in captaincy couldn't do the magic either as Virat Kohli's men faltered at the semi-final stage yet again, losing to West indies by 7 wickets in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
The 2017 Champions Trophy final saw India lose another chance to end the drought as Kohli &amp; co. faced a 180-run defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan
Then came another ODI World cup, but India had a similar fate as the Men in Blue lost to New Zealand by 18 runs in the semi-finals in 2019.
Team India couldn't even get a revenge when they faced the Kiwis in the inaugural WTC Final in 2021, as they were beaten by 8 wickets.
The 2022 T20 World Cup saw Rohit Sharma's India get humiliated by Jos Buttler's England as the eventual champions beat India by 10-wickets in the semi-finals.
With Team India hoping to finally break the drought in the 2023 WTC Final, a disappointing display by Rohit's men saw Australia lift the ICC Test mace with a 209-run victory.

There have only been 2 ICC World Test Championship cycles in history till now and India made it to the final on both occasions. But they lost both those finals

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: 4 reasons why Team India lost vs Australia

An ICC trophy has eluded Team India since 10 years and another chance to end that jinx went begging when India lost the WTC final vs Australia.

Here are the 4 reasons why Rohit Sharma's men fell short in the ultimate Test.

There have only been 2 ICC World Test Championship cycles in history till now and India made it to the final on both occasions. But they lost both those finals

An ICC trophy has eluded Team India since 10 years and another chance to end that jinx went begging when India lost the WTC final vs Australia.
Here are the 4 reasons why Rohit Sharma's men fell short in the ultimate Test.
Winning the Toss and bowling first
The Oval was hosting an international match this early into the English summer for the first time and the wicket was expected to be dry.
Despite that, Rohit Sharma opted to bowl first. The decision backfired as after the first hour, the wicket became a batters' paradise. Australia took full advantage of that and scored 469 runs in the 1st innings.
Ashwin's exclusion
Another decision that baffled many experts was the exclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin.
A recent County championship match at this venue saw spinners get a lot of purchase as the wicket was drying up quickly. Leaving out the number 1 bowler in Test cricket was clearly blunder.
Australia's off-spinner Nathan Lyon got a total of 5 wickets in the match in just 19.3 overs.
KS Bharat over Ishan Kishan
Many believed that in the absence of Rishabh Pant, Team India might go ahead with Ishan Kishan as their wicketkeeper for the WTC final but it didn't happen.
Despite KS Bharat not getting much runs under his belt in Test cricket, he was favoured over an attacking Kishan, whose fearless stroke play would have been the perfect replacement of Pant.
Poor shot selection by batters
Lastly, Indian batters got out playing some very ordinary shots, especially in the 2nd innings.
While an in-form Shubman Gill and India's anchor Cheteshwar Pujara were cleaned up while not offering a shot in the 1st innings, India's run-chase saw even poor shot selection.
Chasing a 444-run target, the batters had to stay positive but the way Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Pujara got out isn't expected by experienced batters.

India last won an ICC title way back in 2013, when they won the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni.

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: Australia beat India by 209 runs to win maiden title

Team India's wait for their first ICC title in 10 years got even longer as Australia beat Rohit Sharma's men in the World Test Championship (WTC) final by 209 runs at the Oval.

Here is how Day 5 unfolded

India last won an ICC title way back in 2013, when they won the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni.

Team India's wait for their first ICC title in 10 years got even longer as Australia beat Rohit Sharma's men in the World Test Championship (WTC) final by 209 runs at the Oval.
Chasing a 444-run target, India resumed at their overnight score of 164/3 on Day 5 but things quickly went downside for them.
No batter managed to score even a fifty in the 2nd innings as India was bowled out for 234. Virat Kohli top-scored with 49.
While India last won an ICC title way back in 2013, when they won the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni, the Aussies won their maiden WTC title to take ICC title count to 9.

The senior Indian pacer addressed the controversial wicket of Shubman Gill, saying that the catch could've been examined further adding that Team India ultimately accepted the umpire's decision. 

WTC Final 2023: Mohd Shami weighs in on Gill’s controversial wicket, here's what he said | IND vs AUS

Senior Indian pacer Mohd Shami addressed the controversial wicket of Shubman Gill, saying that the catch could've been examined further, adding that Team India ultimately accepted the umpire's decision. 

The senior Indian pacer addressed the controversial wicket of Shubman Gill, saying that the catch could've been examined further adding that Team India ultimately accepted the umpire's decision.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill&rsquo;s controversial wicket on Day 4 of the World Test Championship Final has become the talk of the town.
Addressing the issue in the post-match conference, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said, &lsquo;The catch could have been replayed once again. It is not an ordinary match, it&rsquo;s the World Test Championship Final, the umpire could&rsquo;ve examined the catch carefully by zooming in.&rsquo;&nbsp;
But the pacer went on to say that Team India accepts the decision taken by the umpire adding that it &lsquo;was part of the game&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Gill, who scored an 18 in an opening stand of 41, was looking in good rhythm before Green caught him at gully. He dived to catch the ball from his left hand. While he caught Gill in the air, in the replays it appeared that the ball while in Green's hand touched the ground through his fingers.&nbsp;

The Third Umpire's decision to give an out to Cameron Green's single-handed catch has not gone down well with the cricketing world.Here's what former players said. 

WTC Final 2023: From Sehwag to Ponting, former players & fans react to Gill's wicket | IND vs AUS 

The Third Umpire's decision to give an out to Cameron Green's single-handed catch has not gone down well with the cricketing world.

Here's what former players said. 


The Third Umpire's decision to give an out to Cameron Green's single-handed catch has not gone down well with the cricketing world. Here's what former players said.&nbsp;

On Day 4 of the World Test Championship, Indian opener Shubman Gill's wicket fell in the 8th over, sparking a controversy over the dismissal. Cruising at a fine pace, the 23-year-old was caught out by Australia's Cameron Green.&nbsp; However, replays of the wicket show that Green's single-handed catch was not entirely clean. Clips show the ball, while in his hand, was touching the ground through his fingers. The final decision was in the hands of the Third Umpire, who ruled in favour of the Aussies.&nbsp; However, the decision has not gone down well with the cricket world. Former players Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting among others have reacted sharply to the dismissal.&nbsp; Sehwag, former opener for Team India, called out the umpire saying, 'Inconclusive evidence. When in doubt, its not out.'&nbsp; Ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting called the wicket the 'umpire's interpretation'. He said, 'I think some part of the ball did hit the ground but it is the umpire's interpretation that as long as the fielder has complete control of the ball before it hits the ground then it is out.'&nbsp; But Sunil Gavaskar's take contradicted Ponting's. The Indian legend said, 'When the ball is touching the ground, it is not out. Many are saying that the catch is complete when the fielder touched the ball, but it is not a full dismissal till one is standing upright and the ball is in their hands.'&nbsp; Ex-India coach Ravi Shastri also weighed in, explaining the technicalities of Green's catch, 'When the fielder is attempting to catch the ball and two fingers are split, the ball is going to touch the ground from the gap in between. However, when the fielder is holding the ball using three fingers, the chances of it brushing against the ground are less. '&nbsp; Fans have also expressed displeasure over the Indian's wicket with several calling out the Third Umpire over his decision.&nbsp;

'It should have been checked better, zoomed in, but it's ok it is part of the game'- Shami on Shubman Gill catch

WTC Final 2023 | IND vs AUS: Oval track wasn't fully prepared for a game - Shami | Shubman Gill

After Shardul Thakur, another senior bowler feels that the Oval track is underprepared for the marquee event

Tap to know how Mohd Shami rated the World Test Championship final pitch..

WTC Final 2023 | IND vs AUS: Shami's big indictment on pitch; this is what he said

'It should have been checked better, zoomed in, but it's ok it is part of the game'- Shami on Shubman Gill catch

After Shardul Thakur, senior speedster Mohammed Shami has said that the pitch being used for the World Test Championship final against Australia was not fully ready for a game of that magnitude.
The pitch continues to offer variable bounce but behaved better on day four than the first three days.
"In Test matches, pitches tend to get slower as the game goes on. But I don't think this pitch was fully prepared for World Test Championship final. It was not fully ready but day by day it does change in a Test match," said Shami after stumps on day four.
India were 164 for three chasing a record 444 with Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle.
Shami thinks his team has a good chance of creating history on Sunday.
"Test matches should be decided on day five and in the last session. That is what called a proper Test. In the last four years, we have played well against Australia. Both have fought hard. We will have to bat well tomorrow." India won a back to back series in Australia in 2021 after staging remarkable comebacks in Sydney and Brisbane. Speaking about Shubman Gill's controversial catch by Cameron Green, Shami said, 'it should have been checked better, zoomed in, but it's ok it is part of the game. Umpires take the call, we don't think too much'
Asked if India will take confidence from those memorable games, he said:"We believe we can win the match. We have performed well overseas not just in England. We will come together to win this. 280 runs if you bat well it is gettable." Rahane did not take the field in second innings after being hit while batting on Friday. But Shami said he is fully fit to bat.
"He is batting well. In sports, you get hurt but you keep playing." Shami too is prepared to make a lower-order contribution if the need arises.

Ajinkya Rahane revived his international career with a courageous effort in seaming conditions before bowlers made it hard to Aussies to take the game away from Team India&nbsp;

IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023: India's fight continues as Australia end Day 3 at 123/4

Team India continued to fight on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final vs Australia and are still alive in the match.

Ajinkya Rahane revived his international career with a courageous effort in seaming conditions before bowlers made it hard to Aussies to take the game away from Team India&nbsp;

Team India continued to fight on Day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final vs Australia and are still alive in the match.
Rohit Sharma's men needed a boost by their batters but KS Bharat went back quickly for 5. However, Ajinkya Rahane continued from where he had left off overnight and crossed the 50-run mark.
He found a willing ally in Shardul Thakur who scored his 3rd consecutive fifty at the Oval. The pair led India's fightback with 109-run stand before Rahane was out for 89. India was eventually bowled out for 296.
 The Sub-continental giants needed quick wickets and they did remove both Aussie openers cheaply. Ravindra Jadeja then sent back Steve Smith and Travis Head as Australia ended the day at 123/4 and lead India by 296 runs.

Team India still need 119 runs to avoid the follow-on against Australia with 5 wickets in hand

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: Team India in trouble, end Day 2 at 151/5

Team India was pushed towards the wall on Day 2 of the WTC final at the Oval as they ended Day 2 at 151/5, still trailing Australia by a mammoth 318 runs

Team India still need 119 runs to avoid the follow-on against Australia with 5 wickets in hand

Team India was pushed towards the wall on Day 2 of the WTC final at the Oval as Australia is in command of the ultimate Test.
Indian bowlers helped the subcontinental giants fight back on Day 2 as Australia lost 8 wickets for just 108 runs and were all out for 469. Mohammed Siraj the chief destroyer with 4 scalps.
India began strongly in reply as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put together a 30-run stand, before both openers were dismissed in consecutive overs.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli also went back cheaply as India found themselves wanting at 71/4.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane tried to steady the ship with a 71-run stand but Nathan Lyon got rid of a well-set Jadeja for 48 in his second over.
Rahane returned unbeaten on 29 as India ended Day 2 at 151/5, still trailing Australia by a mammoth 318 runs.

Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS: Steve Smith & Travis Head tame India on Day 1

Travis Head smashed 146 not out and Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 95, as a stand of 251 between the two helped Australia end Day 1 at 327/3 vs Team India in the WTC final 2023

Here is how the day unfolded

Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board

The opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final may have begun on a great note for India but Australia made sure they ended Day 1 in command.
Losing the toss was one of the only two things which probably didn't go right for the Aussies. The other was losing 3 wickets with 76 runs on the board.
It was all Australia from there on. Travis Head tamed Team India with a counter-attacking 146 not out to put his side back on track. He became the third cricketer to hit a ton in the WTC final.
Steve Smith proved to be a willing ally as he too scored an unbeaten 95. A stand of 251 between the two helped Australia end Day 1 at 327/3.
&nbsp;

The players also observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims before the national anthems

WTC final 2023, IND vs AUS:  Why is Team India wearing black armbands?

Team India wore black armbands during Day 1 of the WTC final vs Australia and also observed a moment of silence.

BCCI explains why it was done

The players also observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims before the national anthems

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and all other members of Team India wore black armbands during Day 1 of the WTC final on Wednesday.
It was done to pay respect to the lives lost in the Odisha train collision last week. The players also observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims before the national anthems.
'The team mourns the deaths and offers its deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who tragically lost their lives,' the BCCI said in a statement.
Two passenger and a freight train collided in Odisha last week which left 260 dead and more than 1,000 injured.

The first task that lays before skipper Rohit Sharma is selecting his best men for battle against the all-powerful Australia if India is to lay claim to a victory in the World Test Championship Final.

WTC Final 2023: A look at India’s likely playing XI vs Australia in marquee clash

The first task that lays before skipper Rohit Sharma is selecting his best men for battle against the all-powerful Australia if India is to lay claim to a victory in the World Test Championship Final. 

The WTC Final begins June 7 at The Oval, here is India's probable playing XI. 

The first task that lays before skipper Rohit Sharma is selecting his best men for battle against the all-powerful Australia if India is to lay claim to a victory in the World Test Championship Final.

The ICC Test Mace has already evaded Team India once. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co will look to turn their fortunes around this time when they take on Australia in the WTC final starting June 7 at The Oval. The task has been laid out for the Hitman. If he is to lay claim to a victory against a side as formidable as Pat Cummins&rsquo;, Rohit has to pick his best men for the battle. Apart from the skipper, seniors like Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammed Shami have cemented their spots in the playing XI. However, it is the remaining empty spaces that are up for contention. Injuries have plagued the Indian side from the very beginning. India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action for nearly a year. Test maestro Rishabh Pant was ruled out at the beginning of 2023 following a horrific car accident. Since then, India announced a 15-member squad in April for the WTC Final. However, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul suffered a thigh injury. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Jaydev Unadkat were down with minor issues. Their participation in the summit clash seemed impossible. However, the two pacers are currently in good shape and already in England. While 31-year-old Rahul had to undergo a surgery rendering him unable to play for the WTC Final. No prizes for guessing, skipper Rohit Sharma should open along with Shubman Gill. 23-year-old Gill has displayed exemplary form throughout the year, with centuries in all 3 formats for India. Rohit might not have impressed in the IPL but he scored a hundred against Australia in the home Test series recently. There is no question about the number 3 spot. The man who stood the test of the Australian bowling attack during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, vice-captain Cheteshwar Pujara will return to the crease as the first middle-order batter. The Kangaroos will be extra cautious against Pujara, who has spent the past two months playing in the English County, making him best suited to the playing conditions in England. A back in form Virat Kohli will follow bat at his regular number 4 spot. After a drought of runs, the star of Indian cricket struck form in 2022 and has not looked back ever since. Most recently, Kohli played a valiant knock of 186 versus Australia during the final Border-Gavaskar Test, taking his total tally of centuries against them to eight. India&rsquo;s line-up just grows steadier lower down the order. Ajinkya Rahane is back in the mix following Shreyas Iyer&rsquo;s absence due to an injury. His return, however, was not the easiest. After being dropped in 2022, the former Test captain went back to domestic cricket. An incredible Ranji Trophy season saw him score 2 hundreds and average almost 58. He added weightage to his form with some match-winning knocks for IPL winners Chennai Super Kings. The following spot is likely to be grabbed by Rahane&rsquo;s CSK teammate Ravindra Jadeja. The second-half of the order will see all-rounders making the cut. Jaddu featured for India in the 2023 BGT Series as well and it was his exploits with the bat and the ball throughout that cemented his place in the WTC Playing XI. However, apart from Jadeja, the question remains will India field another spinner in damp conditions like that of England? Probably not. But before the pacers, India still needs a wicket-keeper. KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan are in contention for the spot in the absence of regular Rishabh Pant. Figures from the domestic circuit favour KS Bharat, as well as experience playing versus Australia in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Series. Ishan Kishan is yet to make his Test debut and India is unlikely to field a newcomer against a powerful side like Australia. And finally, the coveted bowling unit, that can make or break the team. Two years ago, India made the mistake of going into the WTC Final without adequate pacers and subsequently lost the Test Mace to New Zealand. India is without Jasprit Bumrah, which has seen veteran Mohammed Shami lead the charge with Mohammed Siraj by his side. But what is the other combination that Rohit will pick? All-rounder Shardul Thakur has an excellent record in the only Test he has played against Australia in Brisbane 2021. He took a 7-fer while also smashing an all-important 67, a match which India eventually won. The other top contenders in the fast-bowling department are Umesh Yadav and Jaydev Unadkat. However, Umesh Yadav is likely to take precedence over Jaydev Unadkat due to his skills to double up as a batter when needed. The stakes are high and the margin for error is very less but it remains to be seen how Team India overcome the first challenge of the massive World Test Championship Final, selecting their final Playing XI.

The MET department has predicted rain on Day 3, 4 and 5 but will it affect the outcome of the Test match?

WTC final 2023 weather report, IND vs AUS: Will it rain at the Oval? Check out London weather forecast

As weather plays a major role in deciding the outcome of cricket matches in England, let's take a look at the London weather report on all 5 days for India vs Australia WTC final 2023

The MET department has predicted rain on Day 3, 4 and 5 but will it affect the outcome of the Test match?

While the outcome of a cricket match usually depends upon the pitch in many parts of the world, in England, the weather also plays a major role in dictating the result.
London is no different. Let's take a look at WTC final 2023 weather forecast for all 5 days and also the reserve day, if it gets activated.
DAY 1
While no rain has been predicted on the opening day, the MET department has predicted a mix of sun and clouds. The temperature will touch a maximum of 21 degrees Celsius. Fast bowlers are expected to get some purchase early on.
DAY 2
The cloud cover is expected to go up slightlly but the chances of rain are just 1% on Day 2.
DAY 3
The weather is likely to remain identical on the third day as well, with no rain predicted. since June marks the start of English summer, spinners are likely to get some help from the pitch, as it happened during a recent County game at the Oval.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/wtc-final-2023-preview-ind-vs-aus-live-match-time-india-vs-australia-telecast-and-streaming-in-india-1686048825433">WTC Final 2023 Preview: IND vs AUS Live Match Time, India vs Australia Telecast and Streaming in India</a>
DAY 4
According to accuweather.com, there is a 65% chance of rain on Day 4. A couple of showers and a thunderstorm is also predicted in the afternoon.&nbsp;
DAY 5
Light rain is expected to stay at the Oval on the final day as well but it should be a mix of sun and gloom. There&rsquo;s a 65% chance of rain and 85% cloud cover.
RESERVE DAY
In case the daily requirement for the Test match are not met; 6 hours of game time and 90 overs, can&rsquo;t be met for any of the 5 days due to weather, the reserve day will kick in. However, there's some rain predicted on Day 6 as well but it shouldn't interrupt the game to a large extent.

India and Australia will face off in the WTC 2023 final at The Oval from June 7 to 11. Know all about ICC WTC Final 2023 date and time, preview, venue live streaming, broadcast channel in India.

WTC 2023 Final Live Streaming, Date, Time, Venue, Preview, Telecast Channel, Where to Watch in India

The Oval is all set to host IND vs AUS WTC final 2023. Here is the preview, London weather forecast and pitch report ahead of the summit clash


WTC final 2023 preview, IND vs AUS: Team India eyeing to end 10-year ICC trophy drought at the Oval

<h2>June marks the start of summer in England and despite Day 1 being gloomy, spinners are likely to play a big role in the WTC final 2023 going forward.</h2>

ICC WTC Final 2023 Preview: After a disappointing end to the last World Test Championship cycle, Team India will look to end its 10-year ICC trophy drought when they take on Australia in WTC 2023 final starting June 7 at the Oval.
The Aussies might have finished at the top of the WTC points table this time, but India is one team that has tamed the Kangaroos in the last couple of years.
Apart from beating Australia in back-to-back Test series Down Under, India also won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by beating the Aussies at home this year.
India has a better record at the Oval when compared to Australia. While the subcontinental giants won their last Test at this ground in September 2021, the Aussies have won just 1 Test here since 1975.
While India boast of a formidable batting line-up, the Aussies have a ruthless bowling attack which can decimate oppositions on tracks which assist the pacers.
Both teams have injury concerns. While India is without Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, Pat Cummins' side will not have the services of Josh Hazlewood.
Weather plays a significant role in the outcome of a match in England and London is no different. While no rain has been predicted on Day 1, it is likely to stay gloomy.
Fast bowlers are expected to get some purchase early on but since June marks the start of English summer, spinners are likely to get some help from the pitch, as it happened during a recent County game at the Oval.
Everything said and done, the pressure of an ICC final is a different ball-game all together. One bad session can change the course of the game and the team to hold its nerve better usually come up trumps.
Here's all you need to know about ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023:
<h3>When WTC final 2023 will take place?</h3>
The final of WTC will begin on June 7 (Wednesday). It is a five-day match.
<h3>Who will play in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023?</h3>
India and Australia will play in the final of WTC 2023
<h3>What is the venue of the IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final?</h3>
The Oval in London is the venue for India vs Australia WTC final 2023
<h3>When the IND vs AUS final live toss will take place?</h3>
The India vs Australia WTC 2023 final live toss takes place at 2:30 PM IST
<h3>When IND vs AUS live match will begin on Day 1 of WTC final?</h3>
The India vs Australia live match will begin at 3 PM IST on Day 1 of WTC final 2023.
<h3>Which channels will live telecast the WTC final 2023 in India?</h3>
Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster for ICC events. Star Sports 1 HD/SD will live telecast IND vs AUS WTC final with English commentary.&nbsp;
<h3>How to live stream IND vs AUS WTC 2023 final in India?</h3>
India vs Australia WTC final 2023 will be available for live streaming on Diseny+Hotstar.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that Indian batters will be a danger for Australia if they get going at the Oval

IND vs AUS: 'If Virat Kohli & Shubman Gill get going...' Ravi Shastri predicts WTC final 2023 result

'India has players who can dominate an attack in the form of Rohit, Virat, and Shubman,' said Ravi Shastri ahead of WTC final 2023

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that Indian batters will be a danger for Australia if they get going at the Oval

With the World Test Championship final around the corner, Ravi Shastri stated how dangerous Team India is.
The former India head coach said that if Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill get going at the Oval, they will score quickly against the Aussies.
'The batting has firepower. India has players who can dominate an attack in the form of Rohit, Virat, and Shubman. Apart from that they&rsquo;ve got the steady guys in Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. So they have experience there, they&rsquo;ve got youth there,' added Shastri.
However, the 61-year-old isn't taking the Australian paces lightly and said that it will be a challenge as it's 'one serious attack.'
'I hear that Josh Hazelwood isn&rsquo;t playing, so that&rsquo;s a blow from Australia&rsquo;s point of view, but still, they&rsquo;ve got lots of ammunition,' Shastri concluded.
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The reserve day will come into force, in case rain plays spoilsport. It can only be activated if weather interrupts match time.

WTC Final 2023: What are the provisions for a reserve day, in case of rain delay or a draw? IND vs AUS 

The reserve day will come into force, in case rain plays spoilsport. It can only be activated if weather interrupts match time.

With the World Test Championship Final just two days away, a question on everyone's mind is what are the provisions for a reserve day, in case of a rain delay or a drawn game at The Oval?&nbsp; The Test between India and Australia will last for 5 days but as extra caution, especially considering English weather, the International Cricket Council has reserved a sixth day of play.&nbsp; The reserve day will come into force, in case rain plays spoilsport. It can only be activated if weather interrupts match time. If the match simply ends in a draw, the game will not spill into the sixth day.&nbsp; In whichever condition, on June 11th or on the reserve day, if the match ends in a draw, the ICC Test Mace will then be shared by the two teams.&nbsp; In other ICC events, a team finishing with higher points gets the benefit, or a Super Over is played, however no such provisions have been made for the WTC Final.&nbsp; Two years ago, the Final between India and New Zealand was delayed due to rain and play had resumed on the sixth day to decide the eventual winners.&nbsp;
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Despite his warning for both sides heading into the ultimate showdown, Chappell praised Shubman Gill’s sheer talent and the way it has been nurtured by Team India.

WTC Final 2023: Australian legend says THIS Indian star will struggle in England | IND vs AUS

Despite his warning for both sides heading into the ultimate showdown, Chappell praised Shubman Gill&rsquo;s sheer talent and the way it has been nurtured by Team India.

India&rsquo;s shining star Shubman Gill is all set to open the batting for India against Australia in their World Test Championship Final clash.
But Australian legend Greg Chappell has a few words of caution for the young star.
Speaking on the talk show Backstage with Boria, the former India head coach said, &lsquo;There are little things that Shubman does a few things early in his innings that make him vulnerable to that length around off stump and if the ball bounces a little bit extra, he will be susceptible to nicking off behind the wicket. But he's a very good player. If they don't bowl, he will punish them.&rsquo; He added that Gill is likely to struggle in the English conditions like any other player, especially if the Australians bowl well, &lsquo;The bowlers who will trouble him most are the ones who get that extra pace like Mitchell Starc. That can worry anyone. The extra pace gets good players out. The extra bit of bounce also gets good players out.&rsquo; But despite his warning for both sides heading into the ultimate showdown, Chappell praised Shubman Gill&rsquo;s sheer talent and the way it has been nurtured by Team India. &lsquo;Gill has played international cricket, has scored runs, He has played a lot of first-class cricket. So for a 22-year-old, he is an experienced cricketer,&rsquo; he said.

All-rounder Cameron Green believes that the Virat Kohli will be a serious threat to Australia stating that he always tries to be the man to stand up in big moments. 

WTC Final 2023: Australia are ready to take on an in-form Virat Kohli, here's what they said

All-rounder Cameron Green believes that the Virat Kohli will be a serious threat to Australia stating that he always tries to be the man to stand up in big moments.&nbsp;

The World Test Championship (WTC) Final is inching closer by the minute and as both India and Australia go to town with their preparations, members of the team from Down Under sat down with the International Cricket Council to talk about their opponents.&nbsp;
24-year-old all-rounder Cameron Green, who scored a century against India during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test earlier this year, believes that the Virat Kohli will be a serious threat to Australia.&nbsp;
&lsquo;Virat Kohli. I think he always tries to be the man to stand up in big moments,&rsquo; Green said.&nbsp;
Adding to his teammate&rsquo;s words, former Australia captain Steve Smith said, &lsquo;Virat Kohli loves playing against Australia and has often scored runs against us, but hopefully we can keep him quiet this week.&rsquo;&nbsp;
In 24 matches against the Aussies, Virat Kohli has amassed 1,979 runs including 8 centuries.
Pacer Mitchell Starc and skipper Pat Cummins called the 34-year-old a skillful player, who is always up for a fight.&nbsp;
Apart from Virat, Green also spoke about his Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who will be leading India in the WTC Final.&nbsp;
&lsquo;The calmness he (Rohit) has out in the middle is so evident. He's obviously been there and done that for 10 years. To be out there with him and just talk through a situation was awesome.&rsquo;&nbsp;
Green, with 452 runs and six wickets, played a key role in MI's campaign this season under Rohit's captaincy.&nbsp;
India take on Australia in the World Test Championship Final starting June 7 at The Oval.&nbsp;

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