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Every Test Like A Knockout In WTC For Sri Lanka, Says Dhananjaya De Silva
World Test Championship: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva hailed the significance of the World Test Championship (WTC) after his side thumped Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) here to secure their first win of the current cycle. De Silva, reflecting on Sri Lanka’s position in the global competition, acknowledged that with his team playing fewer Tests than most, every match takes on the feel of a knockout encounter.
“The WTC is like other World Cups — a lot of matches are like knockouts for us,” de Silva said after the victory. “We’ve talked about how we win when we make the fewest mistakes, and we need those wins to get those extra points. In the last cycle, we made a few mistakes, and that’s what cost us. Hopefully, we can correct that this cycle.”
Sri Lanka, who are currently scheduled to play only a two-match series in this WTC cycle, relies heavily on the “percentage of points won” system that allows teams with fewer matches to remain in contention for a top-two finish. De Silva underlined how the WTC had changed the mindset of his players.
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World Test Championship: India’s struggles in Test cricket are piling the pressure on head coach Gautam Gambhir, according to former opener Aakash Chopra, as the team reels from a five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley.
Steve Smith Eyes Return For Second Test Against West Indies
World Test Championship: Steve Smith is on track to rejoin Australia’s squad in Barbados as he ramps up his bid for a return in the second Test against West Indies in Grenada. The star batter, who missed Australia’s 159-run win in the series opener due to a finger injury, has resumed batting practice in New York as part of his rehabilitation.
Stop Clock For Tests, New DRS Protocols Amongst Notable Rule Changes By ICC
International Cricket Council: Men’s international cricket will witness notable rule changes from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including a stop clock for Tests and new Decision Review System (DRS) protocols. Although the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has kicked off with new rules, white-ball rule changes are effective from July 2.
Harshit Rana Released From India’s Squad Ahead Of Birmingham Test Against England
World Test Championship: Seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana has been released from India’s squad ahead of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, for which the team has travelled to Birmingham. Sources have told IANS that Rana is now on his way back to India from Leeds itself.
Trying To Be The Best Player For Team At Opening Spot: Khawaja
Gavaskar Trophy Tests: Ahead of the first Test against the West Indies, Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is trying to best player for the side at the opening spot.
There's Added Motivation To Go Out There And Play Well: Head Ahead Of Windies Tests
World Test Championship: After a setback in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, Australia batter Travis Head said the team has extra motivation to do well in the upcoming three-match Test series against West Indies starting on Wednesday.
‘It's Time For Younger Players To Take The Baton’: Angelo Matthews Bids Farewell To Test Cricket
Sri Lankan great Angelo Matthews bowed out from the longest format after the first Test between the hosts and Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium.
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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Play Out Draw In Mathews' Final Test Match
World Test Championship: The opening Test of the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Galle ended in a tense draw, with Sri Lanka managing to bat out 32 overs in the final session and finish at 72/4.
I’ve Been Training Hard And Understand The Reasons Why They Picked: Konstas Ready For Windies Tests
Boxing Day Test: Australia’s teenage batting prodigy Sam Konstas is back in Baggy Green - this time with more maturity, more self-awareness and perhaps a little less of the audacity that marked his eye-catching debut against India six months ago.
Nottinghamshire Rope In Ishan Kishan On Short-term Deal
Head Coach Peter Moores: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed for Nottinghamshire on a short-term deal covering the next two Rothesay County Championship fixtures.
Bavuma Ruled Out Of Zimababwe Tests, Maharaj To Lead South Africa On Tour
ICC World Test Championship Final: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against Zimbabwe due to a left hamstring strain suffered during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord's last week.
1st Test: Sudharsan Handed Debut As England Elect To Bowl First Against India At Headingley
Sai Sudharsan Test: India have handed B Sai Sudharsan his Test debut as England won the toss and elected to bowl in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Friday. The five-match series also marks the start of a new World Test Championship cycle for both India and England.
Voges Confident Inglis Can Shine At No. 4 For Australia In Windies Tests
The Western Australia: Former Australia batter Adam Voges backed Josh Inglis to bat at No.4 in Australia’s reshaped top order for the upcoming first Test in the Caribbean. The Western Australia (WA) coach believes the wicketkeeper-batter is more than capable of thriving in the top four at Test level, despite limited first-class experience in those positions.
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