WTC

Tigers set for tough India test

Part of the World Test Championship (WTC), Bangladesh’s first of the two-Test series against hosts India will begin at 10:00 am.

Lord's to host WTC final in June 2025

It will be the first time Lord's will host the one-off test played between the two highest-ranked sides in the five-day format, with previous finals taking place at Southampton's Rose Bowl and The Oval in London.

Bangladesh, Pakistan lose WTC points for slow over-rate

In addition, Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10% of his match fee and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Shakib threw the ball at Rizwan in the 33rd over of the second innings after the latter had backed away.

Where each team stands in the current WTC cycle

Despite starting the cycle with back-to-back Test wins, over Afghanistan and New Zealand respectively, Bangladesh are going to need everything to go their way if they are to reach a first World Test Championship final.

Bangladesh drop down to sixth in WTC standings

Bangladesh dropped down to sixth in the latest ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings following their 328-run loss in the first of the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Monday.

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Having won a maiden World Test Championship (WTC), retained the Ashes and claimed a sixth 50-over World Cup title in a glorious six months, Pat Cummins's side will aim to lock away the Trans-Tasman Trophy before a well-earned break from international duties.

In India, when you grow up, you work really hard for everything: Jaiswal

"In India, when you grow up, you work really hard for each and everything. Even when getting the bus you have to work really hard to get on the bus," said Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Seven uncapped players selected as WI name Test squad for Australia

Brathwaite will lead a new-look West Indies team - with fast bowler Alzarri Joseph his deputy in the role of vice-captain and a total of seven uncapped players named among the squad of 15.

WTC 2023-25 cycle commences with England-Australia series

The five-match Ashes series begins in Birmingham on Friday with Lord’s, Leeds, Manchester and The Oval hosting the remaining matches. 

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Tigers set for tough India test

Part of the World Test Championship (WTC), Bangladesh’s first of the two-Test series against hosts India will begin at 10:00 am.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

Lord's to host WTC final in June 2025

It will be the first time Lord's will host the one-off test played between the two highest-ranked sides in the five-day format, with previous finals taking place at Southampton's Rose Bowl and The Oval in London.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Bangladesh, Pakistan lose WTC points for slow over-rate

In addition, Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10% of his match fee and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Shakib threw the ball at Rizwan in the 33rd over of the second innings after the latter had backed away.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Where each team stands in the current WTC cycle

Despite starting the cycle with back-to-back Test wins, over Afghanistan and New Zealand respectively, Bangladesh are going to need everything to go their way if they are to reach a first World Test Championship final.

March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024

Bangladesh drop down to sixth in WTC standings

Bangladesh dropped down to sixth in the latest ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 standings following their 328-run loss in the first of the three-match series against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Monday.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Having won a maiden World Test Championship (WTC), retained the Ashes and claimed a sixth 50-over World Cup title in a glorious six months, Pat Cummins's side will aim to lock away the Trans-Tasman Trophy before a well-earned break from international duties.

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

In India, when you grow up, you work really hard for everything: Jaiswal

"In India, when you grow up, you work really hard for each and everything. Even when getting the bus you have to work really hard to get on the bus," said Yashasvi Jaiswal.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Seven uncapped players selected as WI name Test squad for Australia

Brathwaite will lead a new-look West Indies team - with fast bowler Alzarri Joseph his deputy in the role of vice-captain and a total of seven uncapped players named among the squad of 15.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

WTC 2023-25 cycle commences with England-Australia series

The five-match Ashes series begins in Birmingham on Friday with Lord’s, Leeds, Manchester and The Oval hosting the remaining matches. 

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

Cummins hopes oil protesters won't disrupt WTC final

Protesters stopped traffic near The Oval on Monday and had to be cleared by police before the Australian team could reach the venue for training