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WTC stands for World Test Championship. The ICC has organized a new tournament. Its goal is to revitalize the test format and bring it back to life. All test-playing nations compete, and the best, as determined by the standing pool table, face off in the finals. All teams play home and away matches in their fixtures. The first WTC champion was New Zealand, and the second season will take place in June 2023. India was able to qualify for both seasons. This article will go over the WTC cycle from 2021 to 2023. The most half centuries are:
Babar Azam
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Babar is the Pakistan cricket team’s all-format captain. He is a young man who has done great things for his country. Babar was appointed captain early on and led the squad to victories over teams such as Australia and India. He has even led his team to the Asia Cup final and the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup. His early successes foreshadow Virat Kohli and cricket analysts frequently compare him to this legend. Babar is yet to perform and excel on England’s and Australia’s challenging swinging pitches. He only scored a lot of runs at home.
Dimuth Karunaratne
Another Associate Country player has made the list. Sri Lanka’s cricket improved for a few months and was noticeable during the WTC cycle. They put up a fight against the defending champs on their home turf. Players like Dimuth have received a lot of appreciation for this. He frequently plays in the opening position and has now appeared in 84 red ball international matches for his country.
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Carlos Brathwaite
It is an advantage for the West Indian team that a player from their country appears on the list. For decades, the Caribbean team has been out of the league when it comes to playing good cricket. Newcomers were unable to live up to the hype. However, Karlos is a lower-order batsman who accepted responsibilities and performed admirably as a batsman. He is a bowler as well as a batsman, and his role in the playing eleven is generally that of an all-rounder.
Usman Khawaja
Usman is a left-handed opener for the Australian cricket team. Usman batted in the middle order as well, as was required. Since the last match, he has been opening with David or Travis. Usman is a good spinner. He is familiar with Asian conditions and has scored effectively against teams like India. Usman will face India once more in the WTC final.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a test format legend. He is yet another Australian player. Smith is an effective middle-order batter. Despite being suspended for a year, he made an outstanding comeback to cricket. He’s a mediocre player in the limited-over format, but his abilities improve when he plays in the test format. Aside from that, he is an excellent leader. He is an excellent player for the Aussies in the WTC finals since he knows the Indian line very well, and his performance will determine Australia’s efforts to win the cup.
Travis Head
Another Australian on the list is Travis Head. He is noted for his rapid cameos and aggressive inning openers. He filled a variety of roles for his country. He is a three-format player who has made a name for himself in the lengthier format. He is another player to watch in the WTC finals, where he will play a critical role if selected.
Litton Das
Litton Das is a seasoned hitter for the Bangladesh team. He has improved his hitting talents, played some key runs, and contributed to his team’s victory. Litton, surprisingly, did well against SENA nations, which has improved his confidence as a batter. On his own turf, he was a dangerous batsman who set numerous records. He has the ability to keep wickets, which adds a different dimension to a player in the playing eleven.
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Joe Root
Joe Root is a former English captain who had a fantastic season with the bat during this cycle. During this time, he had around eight centuries. That also includes double a hundred. He batted with a high average and scored runs in nearly every match. He stepped down as test captain before the second cycle of the WTC and concentrated solely on his batting. He batted third in the batting order most of the time.
Marnus Labuschagne
Another Australian batter on our list is Marnus. He frequently bats in the fourth spot in the order. He is primarily a batter, but he also bowls on occasion. He made his test debut against England. On his first pitch, he was met with a lethal bouncer. However, he batted and played effectively in subsequent games. He and Smith have woven so many important alliances. During this cycle, he has scored hundreds. Marnus is a talented spinner who can be useful against India in the finals.
Tom Latham
Tom is a wicketkeeper for the Kiwis. He is a regular for the Kiwis in all three formats. Tom primarily does not play for any league organisation and instead devotes his talents to the improvement of his country. Tom has done a lot with the bat in this WTC, despite the difficult conditions. He is a reliable middle-order New Zealand batsman who has finished games in certain matches. He scored four fifties in this WTC cycle, including all matches that he played.
