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12-06-2023
Bureau Report
MELBOURNE: Right then, yet another cycle of the World Test Championship comes to an end and India have suffered heartache yet again as Australia have gone on to claim the title. In doing so, Australia also become the first nation in the history of cricket to win all ICC titles and pick up a record ninth ICC title. India will now fly back home 
as they have a bit of a breather before they get back to international cricket. For Australia though, up next is the Ashes series which begins on the 16th of June at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but our coverage will begin well in advance. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia says that it was not a bad toss to lose as they made the most of it. Adds that they had a good partnership between Travis Head and Steven Smith after a nervy morning. On Travis Head, he says that he has been playing really well and it started from the Ashes. Mentions that he likes to take the attack to the bowlers and they were on top on Day 1 thanks to the two guys. Admits that they allowed them to come back into the game on Day 3. Claims that Scott Boland is his favorite player who did his role perfectly and when it mattered the most, he got them a key breakthrough. Reckons that they all came into this game with slightly different preparations and they want to savor this win before the long summer. Ends by saying that Test cricket is their favorite format as it challenges you more than any other form of cricket and when you win, you get the most satisfaction. Adds the turnout for this game shows how entertaining it has been.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that it was a tough one and they did win the toss and bowled well in the first up. Adds that they didn’t bowl well after that and the Australian batters, especially Travis Head and Steven Smith played well. Adds that they tried their best but it wasn’t enough. Mentions that in a five-day game, you need to have a game plan and unfortunately it didn’t come off but credit must be given to the opposition. On Ajinkya Rahane, he says that he batted really well and they bowled well in the second innings but let themselves down with the bat. Adds that the World Test Championship Final comes once in two years and the boys worked really hard to get here and they will keep working hard to go one step ahead. Says that the fans have been brilliant and goes on to thank them on behalf of the whole team.
