Talking about the upcoming WTC final between India and New Zealand, the Kiwis’ coach called India worthy finalists. He also said that a shortened IPL played to their advantage.
In recent news, New Zealand coach Gary Stead talked about how both the teams are fairing in preparation of their Test match starting on 18th June. India will go up against New Zealand to determine the winners of the World Test Championship 2021. He was asked if getting to play a two-match Test series against England ahead of the WTC final is an advantage or disadvantage for the Kiwis.
New Zealand Coach Calls India Worthy Finalists For WTC Final 2021
Coach Stead wasn’t sure the Test series had benefited his team but he felt that it was nice to manage to get over here and play some cricket. On the other hand, he expressed a more resolute opinion on the Indian cricket team. He suggested that a shortened IPL was definitely an advantage for India because it had given the players some extra time to freshen up ahead of the much-awaited ICC event.
“I guess the advantage for India is that IPL being shortened, or people would still be playing from the Indian team. So it is a little bit of a different situation for us. No doubt, as a coach, I am pleased that we had some time here and had a couple of test cricket. I think it is good for us in getting ready for this Test match,” Stead said in a virtual press conference.
Team Squads for the WTC 2021 Final
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (WK), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha (backup WK)
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (C), Tom Blundell (backup WK), Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (WK), Will Young
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