WTC Final: India could begin practice after 3-day hard quarantine in England
Cricket | May 23, 2021 9:33 ISTNew Zealand were asked to undergo a mandatory three-day hard quarantine before being allowed to practice in groups of six.
New Zealand were asked to undergo a mandatory three-day hard quarantine before being allowed to practice in groups of six.
The Kane Williamson-led New Zealand will take on India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.
Among nations with Test status, India and Bangladesh are the only sides who haven't played Test cricket at a neutral venue.
The former left-arm pace bowler felt that India should also field spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as it would bolster the attack, while also strengthening the batting.
Prasidh Krishna will depart for Mumbai on May 23 to join the UK-bound Indian Test squad for the WTC Final and the five-match series against England.
While the New Zealand side has already arrived in the UK for their two-Test series against England, the Indian contingent is expected to arrive in the first week of June.
Delhi Capitals pacer Avesh Khan emerged as one of the four standby players when the BCCI picked India's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand and the five-match Test series against England. The 24-year-old said he and his family was preparing for Iftar when he got news of his selection.
Both players have been included in the squad that will travel to England for the WTC final and the subsequent five-match Test series.
At 32, Southee believes that he has many more years of Test cricket left in him with a role model like James Anderson to emulate
Rohit, who has 2615 runs in 38 Tests at an average of 46.69, will be entrusted at the top during India's gruelling series in England.
India will take on New Zealand in the final of the World Test Championship between June 18-22 in Southampton.
The COVID-19 situation has improved in the UK and around 1500 people were allowed to watch the county game between Leicestershire and Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl, which hosts the WTC final from June 18.
The Kiwis, used to playing with the Kookaburra at home, will be playing in England with the Dukes ball which offers more swing.
Saha had tested negative for COVID-19 earlier this week, but the selection commitee didn't want to take any chances and included Bharat keeping in mind the COVID protocols.
Some other cricketers like Wriddhiman Saha, who has just recovered from Covid-19, and the standby players will reach Mumbai on May 24.
In an exclusive interview with India TV, Mohammed Shami said that Jasprit Bumrah allows him to bowl without "being worried about the other end."
In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Mohammed Shami shared one of the recurring jokes between him and Virat Kohli in the Indian dressing room.
The inaugural WTC final will be a repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final where New Zealand had secured an 18-run win in a rain-marred encounter against India.
New Zealand will take on England in the opening Test at Lord's from June 2, followed by the Test at Birmingham from June 10.
The Indian cricket team is eagerly awaiting a response to this and other questions concerning the 'Playing Conditions' for the marquee clash in Southampton from June 18 to 22.
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