*Official* World Test Championship Final at The Oval – June 7–11, 2023

[TheJediBrah]

But there is a points system now with a ladder updated for each series completed. It would mean more than just a ranking system.

the difference is semantics really

 

[JBMAC]

All that aside.Head and Smiths innings were a standout BUT the moment for me in the play of the day was Bahrats catch off Warner. For all money that should have been four but the anticipation and athleticism of Bahrat stole the show in my opinion Brilliant catch

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Is this the worst attack India has fielded in England? Past sides had atleast one great swing or seam bowler

This side has none

In my opinion you judge an attack by its collective strength and not one bowler , I remember Sourav Ganguly being 4th seamer on the 2007 tour with guys like RP Singh and Sreesanth taking the new ball with Zaheer Khan ..Definitely a far weaker attack

 

[slippy888]

it's really sad to see how much Ashwin was preparing to play this match, only to be dropped.

India, come on.

Are you slightly emotional that Messi will be playing for a MLS soccer team inter miami

 

[honestbharani]

Except in Pakistan with Pakistani umpires.

This reminded me of a wonderful recent Bewda quote.

When asked what was his best innings, he mentioned some 100 he made in Pakistan and said (paraphrasing) it was so great because it came against Imran, Qadir, Sarfraz and the 2 Pak umpires.

 

[TimAngas]

In my opinion you judge an attack by its collective strength and not one bowler , I remember Sourav Ganguly being 4th seamer on the 2007 tour with guys like RP Singh and Sreesanth taking the new ball with Zaheer Khan ..Definitely a far weaker attack

There was also a game where Bhuvneshwar was backed up by Varun Aaron and Pankaj Singh in 2014.

 

[honestbharani]

All that aside.Head and Smiths innings were a standout BUT the moment for me in the play of the day was Bahrats catch off Warner. For all money that should have been four but the anticipation and athleticism of Bahrat stole the show in my opinion Brilliant catch

The keeper in you

 

[andruid]

R P Singh once opened the bowling in England.

He was in a purple patch to be fair

In my opinion you judge an attack by its collective strength and not one bowler , I remember Sourav Ganguly being 4th seamer on the 2007 tour with guys like RP Singh and Sreesanth taking the new ball with Zaheer Khan ..Definitely a far weaker attack

They knuckled down and did their jobs, Khan and RP Singh were especially in good rhythm. This lot mostly lack discipline

 

[ankitj]

Thing about WTC is we can't even say "meh, we beat Pakistan"

 

[the big bambino]

the difference is semantics really

Don’t think so. First past the post comps like the premier league generate great interest while rankings (such as tennis) none at all.

 

[social]

Might be talking absolute crap (it happens) but I recall Head getting out quite a few times after breaks

If I was a betting man, I’d put money on Head getting out <156 or >230

He’s dodgy early but really hard to stop once he middles a few

 

[Starfighter]

Yeeessssss!!!!!! Nice of Siraj to help him there.

 

[Gnske]

God Siraj is weak. Opening the bowling and he serves that filth?

 

[TheJediBrah]

Well that happened quickly. I can go do something else now

 

[Molehill]

Are India bowling to order now? I'm guessing Smith asked for two half volleys on leg stump to get to his ton and Siraj delivered!!

 

[Gnske]

I wish Hayden was busy fishing and ignoring his kids instead of commentating.

 

[Burgey]

Well then

 

[Coronis]

Foolishly thought I could risk a bathroom break - surely Smith won’t grab his ton in the first over….

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

31 Test Hundreds for Steven Smith now , just one behind Steve Waugh ..An incredible player .

 

[Darwin Award]

... Steve Smith's first 2 deliveries faced this morning: 4.. and then 4... and that's the century thank you very much.In the very first minute of the morning.

Most test centuries scored against India:

1.Steve Smith & Joe Root: 9
2.Ricky Ponting- 8