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India Slip To Fourth, England Second In WTC Standings After Lord’s Thriller
World Test Championships: England’s dramatic 22-run win over India at the Lord’s not only levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-1 but also caused a significant shake-up in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. In a match filled with tension, skill, and emotional swings, England held their nerve on Day 5 to successfully defend a modest target of 193, bowling India out for 170 in the final session.
The result had immediate implications in the WTC 2025–27 cycle. England, which came into the Test with a points percentage (PCT) of 50, now leapfrogged India to move into joint second on the table. Their PCT jumped to 66.67, putting them on level terms with Sri Lanka and behind only Australia, who lead the standings with a perfect record so far.
India, on the other hand, slipped from second to fourth. With just one win from three matches, their PCT dropped to 33.33. The only teams currently below them are Bangladesh, with 16.67 from two games, and West Indies, who remain winless after two Tests. The remaining four teams — South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka — are yet to play a full series or are mid-series, so their positions remain fluid.
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ICC World Test Championship Final: South Africa batter Aiden Markram has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2025, thanks to his crucial all-round display in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s.
लॉर्ड्स में 5 विकेट झटककर Jasprit Bumrah बने WTC के फाइव विकेट किंग, रविचंद्रन अश्विन को छोड़ा पीछे
लॉर्ड्स के ऐतिहासिक मैदान पर जसप्रीत बुमराह ने एक बार फिर दिखाया कि क्यों वो इस वक्त दुनिया के सबसे ख़तरनाक तेज़ गेंदबाज़ हैं। इंग्लैंड की पहली पारी में 5 विकेट झटकते ही उन्होंने ना सिर्फ अपना पहला लॉर्ड्स फाइव-विकेट हॉल पूरा किया
India’s Edgbaston Triumph Gives Gambhir A Life: Surinder Khanna
World Test Championship: Former India veteran cricketer Surinder Khanna applauded India’s massive 336-run victory over England in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar series, levelling the five-game duel.
'Little Positives I Can Take': Green Sees Light After Lean Run At Number 3
World Test Championship: Cameron Green hopes his fighting half-century on day three of the second Test against West Indies in Grenada marks a turning point in what has been a challenging run of form at the top of Australia’s order. Promoted to bat at No. 3 during last month’s World Test Championship final, Green managed just four runs in a disappointing return to Test cricket after more than a year out. Despite that, skipper Pat Cummins backed the 26-year-old all-rounder as a long-term option at first drop, giving him a continued run during the three-match series in the Caribbean.
Keshav Maharaj Ruled Out Of Second Test Against Zimbabwe With Groin Strain
The World Test Championship: South Africa's stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe due to a groin strain, Cricket South Africa said on Monday.
Smith Edges Towards Return For Second Test Vs WI, Unlikely To Field In Slips
World Test Championship: Australian veteran batter Steven Smith remains on track to make a return in the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, after his first full training session since suffering a compound dislocation of a finger. But it's unlikely he'll be able to resume his regular position at slip, at least to fast bowling.
'Is Gambhir A Good Coach...his Biggest Challenge Right Now': Ex-England Spinner Panesar
Is Gautam Gambhir: Former England spinner Monty Panesar has pointed out important concerns regarding Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India head coach, citing the team’s issues, with bowling as the primary reason behind the increasing doubt on his role.
He's As Good As Anyone In The World: Smith Confident Of Labuschagne's Return To Playing XI
World Test Championship Final: Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith has thrown his weight behind struggling Marnus Labuschagne to break his way back into the Australian Test XI after tidying up some aspects of his technique.
Lyon Wants To Win Away Series In India, England And Another WTC Title Before Retirement
World Test Championship Final: Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has no thoughts of retiring just yet as the 37-year-old veteran wants to win away series in England and India along with another World Test Championship title before the end of his career.
Sri Lankan Greats Hail Nissanka As He Eyes Place In Sport's Elite
World Test Championship: Having scored successive centuries against Bangladesh in the two-match series which was Sri Lanka's World Test Championship (WTC) opener, Pathum Nissanka has set his sights on a special achievement.
Azhar Mahmood Named Pakistan’s Acting Red-ball Head Coach
World Test Championship: Ahead of Pakistan starting the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the side’s acting red-ball head coach and will serve in this position until the conclusion of his current contract.
'I Don't Really Feel Pain, Got A Lot Of Movement Now': Smith Provides Injury Update Ahead Of Second Test Vs WI
World Test Championship: Australia batter Steve Smith is confident he will be fit to return from injury for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada after he ventured to a baseball field for his first hit since suffering the injury in the World Test Championship final.
Zimbabwe Opener Brian Bennett Ruled Out Of Ongoing Test Against South Africa With Concussion
Queens Sports Club: Zimbabwe opener Brian has been ruled out of playing in the side’s ongoing Test against South Africa at Queens Sports Club due to a mild concussion. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said Prince Masvaure has been named as Bennett’s replacement and will mark his 10th appearance in Test cricket.
Australia Confident Of Smith's Return For 2nd Test After He Rejoins Squad
World Test Championship: Steven Smith is on course to be available for Australia’s second Test against the West Indies in Grenada, following the compound dislocation he sustained during the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s.
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