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WTC Final: Michael Neser named as replacement for Hazlewood in Aussie squad

Fast-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has been named as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in Australian squad for the World Test Championship Final clash against India starting at The Oval from June 7

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final against India

Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the upcoming World Test Championship final against India, having failed to recover from a side strain picked up during his IPL stint in India. The WTC final is scheduled at the Oval from June 7-11. Australia included fast bowler Michael Neser in the squad with Hazlewood reportedly being given furthermore time to recover and prepare for the Ashes in England. Neser has been playing in the County Championship for Glamorgan this season and has been in fine rhythm, having taken 14 wickets in his last three games which includes 7/32 against Yorkshire. He has played two Tests for Australia and has got seven wickets. However, it is fast medium bowler Scott Boland, who looks a more likely first XI starter in Hazlewood's absence, in conditions which suits seam-up, hit-the-deck the type of deliveries. The five-Test Ashes series in England will start on June 16, and Hazlewood, who has already missed a pl

WTC Final: Cameron Green hopes to bring in Rohit's calmness in his approach

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green hopes to bring the calmness of Rohit Sharma into his game, having spent a quality time with the India captain in the Mumbai Indians dug out in IPL this year. Green, with 452 runs and six wickets, played a key role in MI's campaign this season under Rohit's captaincy, even though the five-time champions were eventually knocked out in Qualifier 2. "The calmness he (Rohit) has out in the middle is so evident," Green told ICC ahead of the World Test Championship Final against India at The Oval, starting June 7. "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. "My role was trying to be aggressive and then he obviously showed ways to go about it, whether it was attacking spin, attacking pace, kind of picking your bowler in a way," the 24-year-old added. Green joined the Australia side late and made his first appearance at training session on Thursday. While the Mumbai teamm

WTC Final: Batting big worry; India find strength in Kohli, Shami and Gill

Virat Kohli is back in form just ahead of the World Test Championship Final. Alongside him, India will bank Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami for the all-important event

WTC Final: Australia to rely on bowling against India amid batting woes

Australia's bowling unit is fully fit and raring to showcase its strength in the friendly conditions of Kia Oval. It will most likely cover up for the gaps in the batting

ICC World Test Championship Final: Timing, dates, when and where to watch

The Final for the second edition of the ICC World Championship begins on June 7th, with India facing Australia. Here is everything you need to know

WTC 2023: Australia avoid hurdles, ride smoothly on its road to final

The Australian team missed out on a place in the WTC final last time around. But this time they are in. Here's how they made it to the WTC final 2023

WTC Final 2023: India's road was full of thrills, last-minute hurdles

It was not smooth sailing for India as it ducked many hurdles which included results of other teams to be considered as well

WTC 2021-23: Gaffaney, Illingworth on-field umpires for Ind vs Aus Final

Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and Richard Illingworth of England have been named as the on-field umpires for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final between Australia and India at The Oval

WTC final: ICC expecting full house for at least first four days at Oval

The International Cricket Council is expecting a sell-out crowd for at least the first four days of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval in London from June 7. The ICC has also kept a reserve day for the title clash if weather plays spoilsport. "We have been working very closely with the local organising committee (ECB) to ensure it is a great spectacle for the fans. We are expecting full crowds for each of at least the first four days. We know we are heading in the right direction. "It has created huge interest in terms of fans, and two best teams in the world will be slugging it out, it is set be a fantastic event. "We hope the weather stays clear so we can get the full amount of cricket, though we have a reserve day to make up for lost time," said Wasim Khan, ICC general manager of cricket, in a select media interaction. The final of the inaugural edition also involved India, who finished runners up to New Zealand in Southampton two years ..

Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad as standby player for WTC final

Yashasvi Jaiswal is to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as one of three standby players for the WTC final to be played at the Oval on 7-11 June.

KL Rahul rules himself out of IPL 2023, World Test Championship final

The World Test Championship final will take place at The Oval starting June 7

Perfect timing: Rahane forces his way into India's squad for WTC Final 2023

It is not the domestic performance, but Rahane's IPL form and Iyer's injury that have earned him a place back in the team

Dravid will fly to London for WTC final against Australia on May 23

Rahul Dravid will leave for London on May 23-24 for the WTC final against Australia. Indian squad is yet to be announced, while Australia has already announced their squad for the WTC final

Kane Williamson jumps four positions to reach second spot in Test rankings

Kane Williamson's double ton helped him reach the second spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings

India can bolster batting if Rahul keeps wickets in WTC final: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has backed KL Rahul to seal his place as a wicketkeeper-batter for the World Test Championship final at The Oval in June, saying his presence will strengthen the team's batting lineup. Rahul has a good record in England but he was dropped from the playing XI after the first two Tests against Australia at home due to poor form. The 30-year-old from Karnataka, however, made an impressive return, slamming a match-winning 75 not out in the first ODI against Australia in Mumbai on Friday night. Shastri feels Rahul can play as a wicket-keeper in the WTC final, especially after KS Bharat couldn't produce the goods in the absence of an indisposed Rishabh Pant. "He (KL) has really done well to keep the selectors interested ahead of the WTC final," Shastri told Star Sports. "Two things, one for the ODI series when Rohit Sharma returns and the other for the WTC final... India can bolster their batting if Rahul can keep wickets. "Rahul can bat in the middle-or

India vs Australia 4th test begins today: playing 11, pitch report and more

India vs Australia 4th Test starts today. India leads the series with a 2-1 margin. The final Test of the Border Gavaskar trophy is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

IND vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: Australia beat India by 9 wickets

India vs Australia 3rd Test, Day 3 Highlights: The Aussies chased down the target of 77 rather too easily as Travis Head scored 49* and Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 28. Lyon starred with 8/64

India Vs Australia 3rd test, day 2 live streaming: When and where to watch

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 2 is being broadcast live on the Star Sports network on cable, DTH, and Disney+Hotstar on OTT. This match is also being telecast on DD Free Dish by DD Sports

Second ICC WTC final to be played from June 7-11 at The Oval, England

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Wednesday that the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship Final will be played between June 7-11, 2023, at The Oval in London, England.