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News18
19 hours ago
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- News18
'All Good Things Come To An And': Williamson's Emotional Take On Kohli's Retirement
Last Updated: Virat Kohli's Test retirement shocked fans, but Kane Williamson praised him for quitting on his terms. BCCI denied any pressure, calling the decision entirely Kohli's own. India's ongoing England tour is the first since 2014 without Virat Kohli. The legendary batter hung up his boots a couple of months ago, signing off from the format he loved the most. Now that he is no longer a part of the dressing room in Tests, be it fans or experts, the former India captain is being sorely missed. Kohli's decision was a shocker for the lovers of the game. He retired with 9230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.9. He smashed 30 centuries in the format – the last one coming in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Meanwhile, New Zealand batter Kane Williamson recollected his memories with Kohli, on and off the field, since their under-19 days. Speaking with The Times Of India, the former Black Caps skipper said it's an incredible thing that someone like Kohli walked away on his own terms. 'Your careers have kind of married up from under 19s through to captaining or playing for your country. Then in the captain instance that we did that… were very similar times to the natural progression. Everybody finishes," Williamson was quoted as saying. 'When some of those decisions are made, it does stop you and make you consider a lot of things, but also appreciation and respect. Someone like Virat.. so many great moments throughout the international game, but really the bond outside of the pitch is something that's far more special and those experiences that have been shared together. 'All good things come to an end, and the way he's been able to make those decisions that feel comfortable to him… I think it's been incredible going out on his terms, etc. Although still involved in one of the formats," he concluded. Virat Kohli's Test retirement ahead of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 sparked rumours of a forced exit, but BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla rubbished the claims, reiterating the board never dictates retirements. Kohli's final red-ball appearance came in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, where he scored 190 runs, including an unbeaten century in the opener. India lost the series 1-3, with Australia booking their spot in the WTC final. view comments First Published: July 19, 2025, 15:33 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
Ravindra Jadeja Accused Of 'Ignoring' Umpire During Lord's Test In Explosive Remark
Former England cricket team skipper Michael Atherton accused Ravindra Jadeja of ignoring the on-field umpire during the Lord's Test against England. Atherton pointed out the diminishing 'authority' of the umpires in modern cricket and cited the incident involving Jadeja as a concerning example. Atheron said that there was a point in the game when Jadeja was having a drink and although the umpire gestured towards him to continue play, he allegedly ignored his instruction. However, Atherton did not clearly state at what point of the match did the incident take place during the encounter. 'The focus is more on the umpires than the players, for the umpires to just get a grip. I don't know where the diminishing of umpires' authority comes from. Maybe it's the post-DRS thing,' Atherton, who is also a part of the broadcast team, told Sky Sports Cricket. "Pre-DRS, the umpires were almost omnipotent. Since DRS, maybe that authority has just withered away. There was one point where Jaddu was having a drink, and the umpire was pointing towards the watch and was telling him to get on with it. And he just completely ignored him!" 'So I think there's room for the game to be sped up a bit, without compromising the quality.' There were multiple incidents during the Lord's Test that raised questions over the umpires' authority. The encounter was filled with instances of players sledging the batter with the spat between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley grabbing the headlines. The umpires also came under the scanner for slow over rates for both teams as ex-cricketers urged the officials to step in and take charge of the situation. Maintaining a slow over-rate during their pulsating 22-run win over India in the Test cost England two points from their World Test Championship (WTC) tally and 10 per cent fine of their match fee. A statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC) said as per Article 16.11.2 of the WTC playing conditions, a side is penalised one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration.
First Post
2 days ago
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- First Post
Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G Eng V Ind: England Cry Foul After Win, WTC Points Drama | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G England have taken the lead in the Test series against India, heading to Manchester 2-1 up — but that hasn't stopped the complaints. The latest? ICC docked England two vital WTC points for a slow over rate at Lord's, pushing them down in the Test Championship standings. But why is only England crying foul when both teams were equally Fiery? Michael Vaughan leads the outrage, once again questioning the ICC's decisions, especially when it involves India. In this breakdown, Rupha Ramani dives deep into why these points matter more than ever in a long WTC cycle, the irony in England's complaints, and the drama that unfolded at Lord's — including fines, send-offs, glares, and chirps. With two fiery Tests still to go, are England justified, or just playing the blame game again? See More
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: Rohit Sharma's WTC record in danger! Rishabh Pant closes in on massive feat
India's Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Richard Pelham) India and England are set to face off in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester after a 9-day break following India's loss at Lord's. The upcoming match is crucial for India as they need a win to level the series 2-2, with wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant approaching Rohit Sharma 's World Test Championship (WTC) run record for India. Pant currently has 2677 runs in WTC history for India, trailing behind Rohit Sharma's record of 2716 runs. The wicketkeeper-batsman needs 40 runs in the fourth Test to surpass the former India Test captain's milestone. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The WTC run-scoring chart for Indian batsmen shows Rohit Sharma leading with 2716 runs in 69 innings, followed by Rishabh Pant with 2677 runs in 67 innings. Virat Kohli holds the third position with 2617 runs in 79 innings, while current captain Shubman Gill has accumulated 2500 runs in 65 innings. Ravindra Jadeja rounds out the top five with 2212 runs in 64 innings. Pant's availability for the fourth Test was initially uncertain due to a finger injury sustained while keeping wickets during the first innings at Lord's. This injury forced him to hand over the wicketkeeping duties to Dhruv Jurel for the remainder of that match. After Lord's heartbreak, Team India start training for Manchester, in London! According to Sky Sports, Pant has been cleared to play in the fourth Test at Manchester. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo This news was further confirmed by team captain Shubman Gill after the third Test defeat. "Rishabh went for scans. There is no major injury, so he should be fine for the fourth Test in Manchester," Gill stated. The upcoming match at Old Trafford holds significant importance for the Indian team, as a loss would result in an insurmountable series deficit with one match remaining. India's chances of leveling the series will partly depend on Pant's performance, considering his current form and the potential record-breaking opportunity before him. Poll Will Rishabh Pant surpass Rohit Sharma's WTC run record in the fourth Test? Yes, he will definitely surpass it No, he won't surpass it Not sure The match at Manchester represents a critical juncture in the series, with India looking to bounce back from their disappointing loss at Lord's. Pant's confirmed availability adds strength to India's batting lineup as they aim to keep their series hopes alive. The series now moves to Old Trafford with increased stakes for both teams. England aims to secure the series victory, while India seeks to force a deciding final Test. Pant's dual role as wicketkeeper-batsman and his pursuit of Rohit Sharma's WTC run record adds another layer of interest to this crucial encounter. The team dynamics remain focused on achieving a series-leveling victory, with Pant's recovery from the finger injury providing a boost to India's chances. His potential record-breaking achievement would be a secondary consideration to the primary goal of winning the Test match and keeping the series alive. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
England Drop To 3rd In WTC 2025-27 Points Table After 2-Point Penalty, India On...
Last Updated: England have been docked two ICC World Test Championship points for their slow over rate in their recently-completed match against India at Lord's. England defeated India by 22 runs in the third Test of the five-match series played at Lord's from July 10 to 14 to jump from third to No. 2 position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table, but the Poms dropped one place once again on Wednesday (July 16) after they were docked two ICC WTC points for their slow over rate in their match at Lord's. This came under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, by which a side is penalised one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration. After the deduction, England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage from 66.67% to 61.11%. Updated WTC 2025-27 points table after England were docked two points for slow over rate POSITION TEAM MATCHES WON LOST DRAW PENALTY POINTS PCT% 1. Australia 3 3 – – – 36 100 2. Sri Lanka 2 1 – 1 – 16 66.67 3. England 3 2 1 – 2 22 61.11 4. India 3 1 2 – – 12 33.33 5. Bangladesh 2 – 1 1 – 4 16.67 6. West Indies 3 – 3 – – 0 0 7. New Zealand – – – – – – – 8. Pakistan – – – – – – – As a result, England has slipped from second to third position in the table, with Sri Lanka now overtaking them to claim the second spot. The Islanders have 16 points out of 24 points on offer, and their point percentage is 66.67%. India continue to remain fourth in the WTC 2025-27 points table. The two-time WTC losing finalists have 12 points out of the available 36, and their point percentage is 33.33%. In the WTC 2025-27 points table, India is followed by Bangladesh (4 points and 16.67 PCT%) and the West Indies (0 points and 0 PCT%). Three teams—New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa—are yet to open their campaign in the WTC 2025-27 points table. In the WTC, each team is awarded 12 points for a win, four for a draw, and 0 for a defeat. India, which topped the WTC points table in 2019-21, finished second in 2021-23 and third in 2023-25. It will face England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27, and if Shubman Gill's men manage to get the better of the Ben Stokes-led side for the first time in a red-ball match at Old Trafford, then India will rise to third position in the points table. If India manage to win the remaining two Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, then even the Shubman Gill-led side will only finish as high as third, but their point percentage will increase to 60 from 33.33. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 16:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
