A run of five Tests in six weeks against India may not be ideal for 39-year-old Anderson, a veteran of 162 Tests. But he is geared up.
Kohli announced his playing XI for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand couple of days before the game and drew flak for not respecting the conditions.
The Indian captain admitted that living in one bio-bubble after another in these post pandemic times does add to the stress of being a captain and always subconsciously thinking about the team.
The captain said that players at this level are aware of their responsibilities and undue criticism doesn't bother them, least of all Pujara.
The ICC on Wednesday announced a revamped point system for the new edition of World Test Championship, which begins on August 4 with the series between India and England.
Among the away tours, India will have a five-match series in England, followed by series in Bangladesh and South Africa.
The World Test Championship (WTC) Final played between India and New Zealand from June 18-June 22, 2021 was viewed by 99 million viewers. According to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, the spectacle is the most viewed Test match since 2018.
Australia, who were front runners in the race to reach the WTC final, were docked four points for slow over rate during the Boxing Day Test against India.
ICC will award standardised 12 points for every match won during the second World Test Championships cycle.
The second cycle will be spanning August 2021 to June 2023. The schedule and venue for the final are yet to be decided by the ICC.
New Zealand beat India by eight wickets in the rain-affected WTC final in Southampton with Williamson scoring an unbeaten half-century in a modest 139-run chase.
New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets at Southampton last week to claim the WTC crown, their second ICC trophy.
It is the first major ICC trophy for New Zealand, who had reached back-to-back ODI World Cup final in 2015 and 2019, since 2000.
While Ashwin ended as the highest wicket-taker, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne was the leading run-scorer in the WTC.
New Zealand put on an exemplary display in all three departments to beat India and lift the inaugural World Test Championship title in Southampton. It was an uninspiring performance from Team India -- especially on the final day of the Test as the side was bundled out on 170 despite batting-friendly conditions.
New Zealand will resume their first innings on 101/2, trailing by 116 runs. However, rain is expected to play spoilsport throughout the fourth day in Southampton.
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane resume India's innings at 146 for three with the Indian skipper on a well-composed 44 while his deputy on 29. Can Kohli pull the much-awaited century?
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss on Saturday and opted to bowl against India in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton. India kept their playing XI unchanged despite change in conditions at the venue owing to incessant rain on Day 1.
New Zealand were the first team to qualify for the final after Australia were docked penalty points for slow over-rate during the Border-Gavaskar series. India booked their berth for the summit clash after defeating England 3-1 at home.
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