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WTC Final: ‘Many faces of Virat Kohli’ - ICC dedicates special video to India skipper - WATCH

Kohli likes to get under the skin of the opposition and he is always in the ear of the opposition batsmen. Furthermore, Kohli also gives send-offs and celebrates his team’s bowlers wickets with great thrill. The same was palpable on the fifth day of action and ICC shared an amusing of many faces of Virat Kohli.

 

Jun 23, 2021, 18:47 PM IST

WTC Final, Reserve Day: Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja keep India in game after early strikes from NZ bowlers

New Zealand couldn’t have asked for a better start to the morning session as they dismissed skipper Virat Kohli (13), deputy Ajinkya Rahane (15), and Cheteshwar Pujara (15) in the opening session. But going into the lunch break, India's score read 130/5 with Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (12) looking in control.

Jun 23, 2021, 17:49 PM IST

WTC Final, Day 5: India 64/2 at stumps, lead New Zealand by 32 runs

Skipper Virat Kohli (8 off 12 balls) and Cheteshwar Pujara (12 off 55 balls) were unbeaten at the draw of stumps.

Jun 23, 2021, 00:07 AM IST

WTC Final: Mohammed Shami wears a towel while fielding, video goes viral – WATCH

Shami was spotted wearing a towel during the Day 5 of the WTC final between India and New Zealand.

Jun 22, 2021, 22:45 PM IST

WTC Final: Poonam Pandey hints at stripping if India win against New Zealand

Notably, in 2011, Poonam Pandey had promised to strip if India win the World Cup.

Jun 22, 2021, 19:29 PM IST

WTC final, Day 5: Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma strike to put India in command, NZ 135/5 at Lunch

Mohammed Shami picked two and Ishant Sharma picked one wicket to put the Kiwis in a spot of bother at 135/5 - still trailing by 82 runs in the first essay.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:45 PM IST

WTC Final: Shubman Gill takes a stunning diving catch to dismiss Ross Taylor - WATCH

Shubman Gill with a full stretched dive to his left managed to grab the ball with both his hands to dismiss Taylor on the Day 5 of the India vs New Zealand match.

Jun 22, 2021, 18:01 PM IST

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.
 

Jun 20, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

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