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- The ICC World Test Championship final (WTC 2023 final) will be held between June 7 and June 11, 2023, at The Oval in London, with June 12 as the reserve day.
- Australia has named a provisional 17-member squad for the World Test Championship final and the first two Ashes Tests, while India has revealed their final squad of 15 members for the tournament.
- The tournament provides an opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills in a five-day match format, with the winner being crowned the Test champions of the world.
WTC 2023 final: Australia and India have revealed their squads for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, which is set to take place at The Oval in London from June 7 to June 11, 2023. The final will be a one-off Test, with June 12 serving as a reserve day in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Australia and India name squads for ICC World Test Championship final
Australia has announced a provisional 17-member squad for the World Test Championship final and the first two Ashes Tests against England. However, the team will need to trim down their squad to 15 members before the clash against India, which is scheduled to take place on May 28.
On the other hand, India has already unveiled their final squad of 15 members for the World Test Championship final. The Indian team will be looking to redeem themselves after their loss to New Zealand in the inaugural edition of the tournament, which took place at Lord’s in 2021.
The World Test Championship final is a highly anticipated event in the cricketing world, with both Australia and India fielding strong teams for the contest. The tournament provides an opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills in a five-day match format, and the winner will be crowned the undisputed Test champions of the world.
The Oval is an iconic venue that has hosted several memorable matches over the years, and cricket fans around the world are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming clash between Australia and India. The reserve day provides an extra layer of security, ensuring that the tournament can be completed even in the case of inclement weather or other unexpected events.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner
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