The World Test Championship final is underway at Lord’s Stadium in England, with Australia taking on South Africa. India, having lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is out of the running for the WTC Final 2025. However, the Indian team has made it to the finals twice before, only to face defeat both times.
In a surprising turn of events, the Australian team arrived at Lord’s ahead of the big match but was denied permission to practice on the grounds. The team was told that the training ground was unavailable. Meanwhile, the Indian team, set to play a five-match Test series in England, has arrived in the country and has been granted permission to train at Lord’s, according to a report by Fox Cricket.
It’s worth noting that the Indian team has a significant presence in England, with a series of matches lined up against the English team. The team’s new captain, Shubman Gill, and vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, will be leading the charge. Jasprit Bumrah is also expected to play a crucial role in the series, although his fitness remains a concern.
The Australian team’s inability to practice at Lord’s has raised eyebrows, with some drawing parallels to a famous dialogue from the movie “Kuli” – “Indians and Dogs are not Allowed” – highlighting the perceived bias towards the Indian team. However, no official explanation has been given for the decision to deny the Australian team practice time.
As the series unfolds, all eyes will be on the Indian team’s performance, with many speculating about their chances of winning. With three out of five matches potentially featuring Bumrah, the team’s prospects look promising. Nevertheless, the road ahead will be challenging, and only time will tell if the Indian team can emerge victorious.