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WTC final winner to receive Rs 12 crore, runner-up Rs 6 crore

The winning team of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand will receive USD 1.6 million (Rs.12 crore approximately) along with an ICC Test Championship Mace

Ajaz Patel named in New Zealand's final 15 for WTC clash against India

Ajaz Patel has been included as the specialist spinner in the New Zealand squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India which gets underway from Friday

India will emerge champions in WTC final: Australia Test skipper Paine

Australia red-ball skipper Tim Paine has no doubt that India will trump New Zealand comfortably to emerge victorious in the inaugural World Test Championship final

No ranks, no negativity, team culture very good, say New Zealand players

New Zealand's rise to the top of International Cricket Council (ICC) ICC Test team rankings has been made possible by healthy team culture, players have said.

Williamson available to lead NZ in WTC final against India: Head coach

Kane Williamson will be available to lead New Zealand against India in World Test Championship final, head coach Gary Stead announced as he unveiled a 15-man squad for marquee clash starting June 18

Southampton curator aims for 'pace, bounce and carry' in WTC final pitch

Head groundsman at Southampton Simon Lee is aiming to produce a pacy and bouncy pitch for the World Test Championship final with some assistance for spinners later on in the game

ENG vs NZ 2nd TEST highlights: Kiwis win a series in England after 22 years

New Zealand beats England by 8 wickets in second Test. With this, England has lost its first Test series at home soil in seven years. Check England vs New Zealand highlights and full scorecard here

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test Day 3 highlights: Kiwis smell victory; England 122-9

England was only 37 runs ahead at stumps with tailenders Olly Stone, 15 no, and last man James Anderson, yet to score, in the middle. Check England vs New Zealand full scorecard and highlights here

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test DAY 2 highlights: Kiwis in commanding position, NZ 229-3

With the dismissal of Young, the day's play ended, so a new batsman will take guard on Saturday morning along with Taylor. Check England vs New Zealand video highlights here

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 1 highlights: Lawrence, Burns hit 50s

At close, Daniel Lawrence was batting on 67 (100 balls, 11x4s) and Mark Wood was on 16 (58 balls, 1x4). Check England vs New Zealand highlights and scorecard

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test live streaming available on Sony LIV app

England captain Joe Root wins the toss and elects to bat first in Birmingham today. Check ENG vs NZ Live streaming and toss result

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: New Zealand makes six changes in its playing 11

Will Young will bat at the Number 3 position in the absence of Kane Williamson. Check England vs New Zealand playing 11, head to head stats here

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Stand-in captain Latham eyes historic win at Edgbaston

New Zealand's stand-in captain Tom Latham faces uphill task as he leads his team in the second Test against England at Edgbaston where they have lost all their previous four matches

WTC final: Agarwal should play as opener in India playing 11, says Hesson

New Zealand's two Tests against England before the World Test Championship final against India could end up creating workload management issues for the Black Caps, feels Mike Hesson

ENG vs NZ 1st Test playing 11: England's Bracey, Robinson to make debut

James Bracey and Ollie Robinson to their debut for England at Lord's today while Conway makes debut for New Zealand. Check ENG vs NZ 1st Test playing 11, weather forecast and head to head details

Williamson doubtful, Santner ruled out of second Test against England

The injuries to two key players come 10 days before New Zealand's World Test Championship final against India gets underway at Southampton

WTC final: Follow-on mark to be 200 runs even after Day 1 washout

The World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand will not see a reduction in follow-on mark even if the first day's play is lost completely due to the presence of a reserve day

IND vs NZ: Kohli, Williamson set to renew captaincy rivalry in WTC final

When India captain Kohli and New Zealand counterpart Williamson take the field for the WTC final, they will renew a captaincy rivalry that goes back 13 years, to the 2008 under-19 World Cup semi-final

ENG vs NZ: England fined 40% of match fees for slow over-rate in 1st Test

The England cricket team have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first match of the two-Test series at Lord's that ended in a draw on Sunday.

India vs New Zealand: ICC announces umpires, match referee for WTC final

England's Richard Illingworth and Michael Gough will be the on-field umpires for the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, starting June 18 in Southampton