WTC Final | No broadcaster to show India-New Zealand Test in Australia
Cricket | June 09, 2021 17:38 ISTAustralia, who were in the running to make it to WTC final, missed out on it after India defeated England 3-1 in the Test series in India.
Australia, who were in the running to make it to WTC final, missed out on it after India defeated England 3-1 in the Test series in India.
The Kiwis have played five series in the 2019-2021 WTC period and won three series at home against India, Pakistan, and West Indies which saw them enter the final on the basis of percentage of points.
The 46-year-old, who coached New Zealand from 2012-2018, also backed Rishabh Pant to provide the x-factor like he did on the memorable tour of Australia earlier this year and is in favour of a best of three WTC final in the long run.
New Zealand have already been bolstered by the arrival of left-arm pace bowler Trent Boult, who is likely to feature in the second Test.
The former England spinner believes presence of many left-handers in New Zealand batting line-up makes Ashwin a vital cog for India in the title clash.
Kohli, looking to end his century drought, has a golden opportunity to clinch elusive ICC silverware in the inaugural World Test Championship final
The Mumbai Indians skipper has played only one Test in England and this will be the first time when fans will be him opening the innings in English conditions.
In an exclusive interaction with India TV, cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja heaped praise on the current India bowling set-up and also hailed coach Ravi Shastri for bringing a change in the system.
Richard Kettleborough, also a member of the elite panel, will be the TV umpire, and Alex Wharf of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires the fourth official, the ICC said in a statement.
The much-awaited WTC final, scheduled to be played from June 18 at the Ageas Bowl, will be a repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final where New Zealand had registered an 18-run win
The New Zealand T20 specialist said India are playing exceptional cricket and are at the peak of their powers.
The WTC final against New Zealand will be held from June 18-22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
The New Zealand skipper termed Indian bowling attack, which his side will face in WTC final, as 'fantastic' and one with 'depth'.
Yuvraj further added that a lot will depend on Indian openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, who will need to acclimatise to the conditions as quickly as possible.
Vengsarkar said that Kohli and Rohit are in very good form, but lack of competitive time in the middle might affect their performance at least in the tour-opening WTC final.
Vengsarkar said that though the conditions in Southampton could suit New Zealand better, India would have the edge against the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand.
Hesson says he is keenly looking forward to how the India top-order will fare against the swinging ball in Southampton when the cross breeze comes into play
Kohli has led India in two ICC tournaments - 2017 Champions Trophy and 2019 50-over World Cup. However, his team came up short in the final stages of both the tournaments.
Agarkar, 43, said he cannot imagine a dry pitch in June in England and expected seam bowlers to get some help.
Team India arrived in United Kingdom last week and will take part in training session later today.
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