WTC News

Michael Vaughan criticised the ICC for penalising only England for a slow over rate in the Lord’s Test against India. The two-point deduction dropped England in the WTC standings, sparking debate over inconsistent rule enforcement and transparency.

England have been docked two WTC points and fined 10% of their match fee for a slow over rate in the Lord’s Test against India. The penalty dropped them to third in the standings, with Sri Lanka moving to second and India staying fourth.

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim’s unbeaten 247-run stand put Bangladesh in control at 292/3 on Day 1 of the Galle Test. Scroll down to check live streaming details of day 2. 

Sri Lanka will host Bangladesh in the first Test of their WTC 2025-27 cycle starting June 17 in Galle. Both teams aim for a strong start, scroll down for the complete live streaming details of the match. 

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will be played from June 11-15, 2025 at iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other hand, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Most of the players from both Australia And South Africa recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for different franchises. Now, they are all set to give their 100 percent for their countries. Here's the list of South Africa and Australian players, who took part in IPL 2025 and will now play in WTC final:

Josh Hazlewood is likely to return to RCB for the IPL 2025 playoffs after recovering from a shoulder injury. His comeback boosts RCB’s title hopes. 

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada served a one-month doping ban after testing positive for a recreational drug. Now cleared, he's available for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 and South Africa's WTC final against Australia next month.

India’s absence from the 2025 WTC final has caused MCC to lose up to £4 million, forcing ticket price cuts. Despite this, India’s Lord’s Test in July is sold out, highlighting their massive influence on global cricket.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon picked a total of seven wickets in the first Test against Sri Lanka to script history.  

Australia's Steven Smith sustained an elbow injury during a Big Bash League game, delaying his departure for Sri Lanka's Test series. Travis Head may lead if Smith is unavailable. 

India's WTC 2025-27 campaign begins with a challenging five-Test England tour in June 2025. Scroll down to check the complete schedule for India. 

South Africa clinched their first-ever World Test Championship final berth with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan, thanks to Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen's heroic 51-run partnership.

Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling has Australia struggling at 145/6, with a lead of 250 runs. India eyes a manageable fourth-innings chase of 275-300 on MCG's cracking pitch. The thrilling final day could determine WTC Final hopes.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1 at Gabba was called off due to rain, increasing the likelihood of a draw. With unfavorable weather forecasts, India's WTC Final chances look uncertain. Scroll down to see how India can qualify for WTC 2025.

Mohammad Siraj faced loud boos from Brisbane's crowd during the third Test, reflecting tensions from his heated exchange with Travis Head in Adelaide. 

Kapil Dev backs India captain Rohit Sharma amid criticism of his form and captaincy, emphasizing his proven talent and ability to bounce back. 

India boosted their WTC final hopes with a 295-run win over Australia, claiming the top spot. Scroll down to check all key possible scenerios for the Indian team to qualify for the finals. 

Virat Kohli arrived early in Perth as India prepares for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Uncertainty looms over Rohit Sharma's availability due to family commitments. 

New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell suggested India was “shell-shocked” by New Zealand’s historic Test series win, referencing an Indian TV slogan predicting a 5-0 home series result. 

Even after losing the Test series against New Zealand in Pune, the Indian team remain at the top of the WTC 2023-25 points table with 62.82 percentage points.