WTC Final: Start of Day 5 play between India and New Zealand delayed due to rain
The drizzle started around 20 minutes before the scheduled start of play and as a result, there has been a delay with groundstaff working on keeping things as prepared as possible for play to resume once the rain stops.
Jun 22, 2021, 15:34 PM IST
NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics
Laurel Hubbard was selected by New Zealand for the women's event at the Tokyo Games, a decision set to reignite a debate over inclusion and fairness in sport. Hubbard will compete in the super-heavyweight 87+kg category.
Jun 21, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
WTC Final: ICC under fire after India vs New Zealand match falls prey to inclement weather
The ICC, which followed a neutral venue policy, had picked England as the venue for the WTC final.
Jun 21, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
WTC Final: Rain plays spoilsport as Day 4 of India vs New Zealand Test washed off
Day 1 of the ongoing WTC final was also abandoned due to rain while Day 2 saw early stumps being called due to bad light. A call on using the Reserve Day will be taken on the fifth afternoon.
Jun 21, 2021, 19:51 PM IST
In Pics: First session of Day 4 of WTC final washed out due to rain
The first session of the fourth day of the India-New Zealand World Test Championship final was washed out with no play possible due to rain as players took early lunch break in Southampton on Monday at the Hampshire Bowl.
Jun 21, 2021, 19:30 PM IST
WTC Final: Indian fans hurl abuses at New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson for dismissing Virat Kohli - check out
Some of the Indian fans hurled unpalatable abuses at Jamieson on Twitter, and Instagram, questioning his place -- by implying he is ungrateful -- at the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) which is led by Kohli.
Jun 21, 2021, 18:40 PM IST
WTC Final: New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson plays table tennis as rain delays start on Day 4
Jamieson's five-wicket haul helped New Zealand bundle out India for 217 in the first innings.
Jun 21, 2021, 16:13 PM IST
WTC Final: Dinesh Karthik gives Southampton weather update to cheer fans ahead of India vs New Zealand Test Day 3 - check out
Ahead of the third day of the WTC final, Karthik, who is there for commentary duties, shared a picture from the stadium informing that fans need not worry as there is no rain at the moment.
Jun 20, 2021, 13:34 PM IST
WTC Final: Bharat Army cheers Virat Kohli with special remake of ‘We will rock you’ song - WATCH
As the WTC final finally began in Southampton with India and New Zealand locking horns on Day 2 of the Test, Bharat Army showcased their love and admiration for Indian skipper Virat Kohli and cheered for him with a special song.
Jun 20, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
WTC Final, Southampton weather today: Rain & bad-light set to impact India vs New Zealand Day 3
As per the Southampton weather forecast, there’s a 50% chance of rain in the morning on Sunday, meaning the WTC final Day 3 start could be delayed. Also, there is a chance of rain in the afternoon and even bad light can play a spoilsport.
Jun 20, 2021, 09:59 AM IST
WTC Final: India looking at a score of 250, says batting coach Rathour
India finished the second day at 146/3 after the last session was affected by bad light on multiple occasions.
WTC Final: New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against India
After the Day 1 of the WTC final between India and New Zealand was called off, the live toss took place on Day 2 at 2:30 pm IST at The Ageas Bowl, Southamton today (June 19). The match can still be a five-day affair since there is a reserve day on June 23.
Jun 19, 2021, 14:36 PM IST
WTC Final: Fans rejoice as Dinesh Karthik gives Southampton weather update – check out
After a washed-out day 1, it is a bright and sunny day in Southampton to kick off the inaugural World Test Championship final between India and England.
Jun 19, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
WTC Final: Sanjay Manjrekar picks India’s playing XI, ignores Ravindra Jadeja
Between Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin, Manjrekar has gone with the latter even as there is a heated debate on whether both should be in the XI.
WTC Final: India players REVEAL their favourite English breakfast and Bollywood movie shot in England
Pacers Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin say their favourite English breakfast was scrambled eggs, baked beans and toast, while India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane added sausages to the menu.
WTC Final: BCCI announces India squad for clash against New Zealand - check out
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (June 15) announced a 15-member Team India squad for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand.
Jun 15, 2021, 18:49 PM IST
WTC Final: India skipper Virat Kohli REVEALS his favourite Anushka Sharma movie – check out
Kohli barely misses any movie starring his wife and he revealed his favourite movie from the bucket of Anushka's Bollywood career.
Jun 15, 2021, 18:15 PM IST
WTC Final: Team India coach Ravi Shastri gives 'fielding classes' to a DOG in Southampton - WATCH
Even as India skipper Virat Kohli is seen walking away with his kit bag, bidding goodbye to the head coach, while Shastri, despite watching players leaving the ground, is happy giving the dog some 'fielding practice'.
WTC Final: Virat Kohli gets floored by lethal bouncer in nets, video goes viral – WATCH
Kohli was felled by a fast bouncer from one of India's throwdown specialists in a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday as he prepared for the WTC final that gets underway from June 18.
‘They will win comfortably’: Australia skipper Tim Paine picks his favourite for WTC final between India and New Zealand
India and New Zealand are set to lock horns with each other in the WTC final, which is slated to begin from June 18 in Southampton.
Jun 15, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
