World Test Championship
Late bloomer Scott Boland primed to deliver Ashes impact for Australia
Scott Boland was largely unknown arriving on the international stage at the age of 32 for Australia but the late bloomer’s weapons can make Ashes impact
Geoff Lemon at the Kia Oval
11, Jun, 2023 @4:59 PM
‘Ashes define eras’: Australia switch focus after easy India win in WTC final
Pat Cummins has said he is preparing for an ‘era-defining’ few weeks after leading Australia to victory in the World Test Championship final
Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval
11, Jun, 2023 @2:38 PM
World Test Championship final: Australia beat India by 209 runs – as it happened
Australia blow India away on final day to claim WTC Mace and they send ominous Ashes warning
Daniel Gallan
11, Jun, 2023 @12:14 PM
Kohli exposed as Australia beat India to win World Test Championship final
Australia wrapped up victory against India in the World Test Championship final, winning by an emphatic 209 runs
Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval
11, Jun, 2023 @12:02 PM
Cummins’ lack of intent shows sharp contrast of styles before Ashes | Andy Bull
Idling tempo while batting in World Test Championship against India felt unfamiliar compared with Stokes’ all-action approach
Andy Bull at the Kia Oval
10, Jun, 2023 @6:30 PM
Despite the fury, Cameron Green’s catch leaves no grounds for complaint | Geoff Lemon
Indian fans believed Shubman Gill was wrongly dismissed but the laws are clear – although that won’t stop the arguments
Geoff Lemon at the Kia Oval
10, Jun, 2023 @6:30 PM
Virat Kohli gives India a glimmer of hope after Australia set daunting target
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship for India after they were set a daunting target of 444 by Australia
Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval
10, Jun, 2023 @6:26 PM
World Test Championship final: Australia v India, day four – as it happened
Virat Kohli’s authoritative 44 not out took India to 164 for three, needing a further 280 runs for an historic victory
Geoff Lemon (earlier) and Rob Smyth (later)
10, Jun, 2023 @5:09 PM
Pat Cummins loses cool but not threat as Australia’s attack excels again | Geoff Lemon
Australian bowlers may have seen chances go down but the fact they produce so many is more significant
Geoff Lemon at the Kia Oval
09, Jun, 2023 @6:00 PM
Labuschagne and Smith keep Australia in control of final after India fightback
Australia lead India by 296 runs with six second innings wickets intact after the third day of the World Test Championship at the Kia Oval
Simon Burnton at the Kia Oval
09, Jun, 2023 @5:51 PM
World Test Championship final: Australia v India, day three – as it happened
Marnus Labuschagne’s defiant unbeaten 41 helped Australia extend their lead to 296 on a lively third day at the Oval
Geoff Lemon (earlier) and Rob Smyth (later)
09, Jun, 2023 @5:21 PM
Beware, England: Steve Smith looks like a batting immortal again | Geoff Lemon
The Australian’s dominant century in the World Test Championship final against India strikes an ominous note before the Ashes
Geoff Lemon at the Kia Oval
08, Jun, 2023 @5:52 PM
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