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WTC Standings: India Retain Top Spot But Suffer Dent In Points Percentage; NZ Climb To Fourth
World Test Championship: India's massive 113-run loss against New Zealand in the second Test gave a huge blow to their World Test Championship final (WTC) hopes as they hold a very slim edge over second-placed Australia in the standings.
Despite loss in the first two Tests against New Zealand, India continue to lead the standings with 98 points after 13 matches while Australia have 90 points to claim the second place. However, India's points percentage dropped to 62.82 after the first series loss at home in over a decade. On the other hand, Australia are not that behind in points percentage with 62.50.
With the three-match series already in their kitty, New Zealand have climbed to the fourth spot in the WTC standings with back-to-back wins over India. They have 60 points same as third-placed Sri Lanka but fall behind in the points percentage.
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When You Win A Lot, There Will Be A Series Where You Don't Execute Things Well, Says Rohit After India Lose 2nd Test
Maharashtra Cricket Association: After India's 12-year unbeaten streak in the home Test series came to a stunning end as New Zealand clinched a historic 2-0 lead with a 113-run victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged his team’s shortcomings saying, "we failed to respond to the pressure".
CLOSE-IN: Finally, It Is Horses For Courses In World Cricket (IANS Column)
World Test Championship: The phrase “horses for courses” is synonymous with the way Test cricket is progressing around the world. The garnering of points for the World Test Championship has added extra spice to the contents. Countries are gradually realizing the importance of point accumulation and of winning at home.
Temba Bavuma To Miss Second Test Against Bangladesh
The World Test Championship: Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh as he continues to recover from an elbow injury. Aiden Markram will continue to lead the side in the series in Bavuma's absence, with the latter aiming to be fit for the home Test series against Sri Lanka next month.
Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Asks 'batters To Take More Responsibility' After Test Defeat To SA
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Bangladesh’s batting lineup came under heavy scrutiny after a disheartening seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the Dhaka Test, where their top-order crumbled once again. A batting collapse on the first day set the tone for the match, with Bangladesh getting bowled out for 106 before the second session.
A Special Moment For South Africa: Markram Reflects On Historic Test Win Vs Bangladesh
Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Stand-in captain Aiden Markram hailed South Africa's first Test win in the subcontinent in a decade as a "special moment" for the team as the players basked in the glory following their seven-wicket triumph against the hosts at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Shanto Urges Bangladesh To Show Character After Crushing Defeat By South Africa
Najmul Hossain Shanto: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has called for a collective effort from his team following their seven-wicket loss to South Africa in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
Ashwin Becomes Leading Wicket-taker In World Test Championship History
ICC World Test Championship: India's star all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the history of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) during the second Test against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
South Africa Climb To Fourth Spot In WTC Standings After Win Over Bangladesh
World Test Championship: South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday.
India Know They Can Beat Anyone On Any Given Day: Brett Lee
World Test Championship: Former Australia fast-bowler Brett Lee said India are aware of them beating any team in Tests on a given day, but added that the Rohit Sharma-led side needs to find a balance in situations when rebuilding their innings during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
New Zealand Focused On Adapting To Pune’s Spin Challenge, Says Mitchell
Maharashtra Cricket Association: New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has urged his team to quickly move on from their historic win in Bengaluru and brace up for the potentially spin-friendly conditions in the second Test against India, starting at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium here on Thursday.
Williamson Out Of 2nd Test Against Lndia As He Continues Rehabilitation: NZC
New Zealand Cricket: Kane Williamson will not be available for the second Test match against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday.
1st Test: India’s Lead Reduces In WTC Standings As NZ Jump To Fourth
World Test Championship: New Zealand's comfortable eight-wicket win over India in the first Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has brought in some changes to the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
'It Would Be Awesome': Scott Boland Eyes Australia Test Return In BGT
New South Wales: After an injury-hampered start to the summer, Scott Boland is ready to return to the Sheffield Shield and stake his claim for a spot in Australia's Test side, with hopes of donning the Baggy Green once again in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.
Travis Head Inks New One-year Deal With Adelaide Strikers
Big Bash League: Australia’s Travis Head, the top-ranked men's T20I batter, has signed a new one-year deal with Adelaide Strikers ahead of the upcoming 14th season of the Big Bash League (BBL).
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