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How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final

NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.

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Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone

The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant

The Guardian - UK

R Ashwin: From fringe player to India's greatest match-winner

At the 2011 Cricket World Cup, R Ashwin was no more than a fringe player, turning out in just two of India’s nine matches. The off-spinner from Chennai played second fiddle to the more experienced Harbhajan Singh, who played in all of his country’s games, including the historic final against…

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Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges Colombo’s commitment to India’s security interests amid rising Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean

The Independent UK

World Test Championship final scenarios after New Zealand beat England

NEW DELHI: With a three-match Test series between New Zealand and England ending Tuesday, the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is coming to a close. Both teams will not be eligible to compete for the title match at Lord's next year.

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Sri Lanka President In India In First Overseas Trip

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL

Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to travel to India for state visit from December 15

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be on a State visit to India from December 15-17, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former Sri Lankan diplomat in Australia fined more than $100,000 for ‘entrapping’ domestic worker

Judge finds Himalee Arunatilaka’s treatment of worker from 2015 to 2018 in ‘egregious and exploitative’ after diplomat fails to engage court

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Australia on track for WTC final with South Africa

A clash with South Africa is Australia's most likely opponent for next year's World Test Championship final at Lord's.

AAP

'Mess of our own making': Aakash Chopra on India's challenging situation in race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes India's current situation in the World Test Championship (WTC) final race is a direct consequence of their recent performances, especially the debacle against New Zealand at home.

The Times of India

'Agar India bahar hoti hai toh ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer on Rohit Sharma's WTC Final hopes

NEW DELHI: South Africa claimed the top position in the ICC World Test Championship standings on Monday, displacing Australia following their decisive 109-run victory over Sri Lanka, whilst Team India now occupies third place after their Adelaide Test defeat. South Africa have accumulated 63.33 percentage points from 10 matches, with…

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WTC Final qualification scenarios: How India can qualify after falling behind South Africa and Australia

NEW DELHI: The race to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final has reached a thrilling stage, with South Africa surging to the top of the points table following a commanding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha.

The Times of India

Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: South African captain Temba Bavuma praised his team's collective performance after they clinched a series victory against Sri Lanka.

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New No.1 South Africa leave behind Australia, India to spice up race to WTC final

NEW DELHI: South Africa surged to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) points table on Monday following a resounding 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at St. George's Park in Gqeberha. The win also secured a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas against the visitors.

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WTC Final scenarios: India's chances take massive hit after defeat at Adelaide Oval

NEW DELHI: A timid surrender from the Indian team, especially its batters, led to Australia's massive 10-wicket win in the pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

The Times of India

South Africa build 221-run lead in crucial second Test against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Dane Paterson delivered his finest bowling performance with figures of 5-71, whilst Temba Bavuma remained not out on 48 as South Africa reached 191 for three in their second innings on Saturday at St George's Park in Gqeberha, establishing a 221-run advantage.

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'Oh! that's broken': Kagiso Rabada's bat shattered by Lahiru Kumara's fiery delivery - Watch

Day two of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha, delivered a dramatic moment when Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara broke Kagiso Rabada's bat with a searing delivery.

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in South Africa 2024

Follow all the action from Dafabet St George's Park Cricket Stadium

The Times of India

On this day, Virender Sehwag nearly became first batter to hit three triple-centuries in Tests

Former India opener Virender Sehwag is one of the only four batters to score two triple-centuries in Test cricket, and he nearly became the first to score three but missed it by an agonizing seven runs on December 4, 2009, against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

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Spinner Murphy hoping for another taste of Sri Lanka

Back to his best following a shoulder injury, offspinner Todd Murphy is confident he can again deliver in Sri Lanka if selected for the upcoming tour.

The Times of India

17 years ago, on this day! Muttiah Muralitharan shatters Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets

On this day 17 years ago, Muttiah Muralitharan etched his name in cricketing history by surpassing Shane Warne’s record for the most Test wickets. The legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner achieved this milestone during a Test match against England in Kandy on December 3, 2007.

The Times of India

How Team India can qualify for World Test Championship final

With 15 Tests to go before this cycle ends, there are plenty of permutations and combinations that need to go in Rohit Sharma and Co's favour

The Times of India

WTC Scenarios: What India need to reach World Test Championship final after New Zealand lost to England

With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia.

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