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CLOSE-IN: India need to win the World Test Championship to be called a champion side (IANS column)

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CLOSE-IN: India Need To Win The World Test Championship To Be Called A Champion Side (IANS Column)

By IANS News August 23, 2024 • 11:16 AM View: 1601

The World Test Championship: The path to qualify for the World Test Championship 2025 is a challenging one for the Indian cricket team. India, have reached the final of both the earlier editions, however, they have been unsuccessful in winning the trophy.

On both occasions, one felt they fell short in their preparations, especially, as the deciding factor is just a one-match encounter. One has to be mentally and physically ready to hit peak performance and India lost their way, both against New Zealand and Australia.

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