The eyes are on the World Test Championship Final (WTC) between India and New Zealand which will be held from June 18 at Southampton in England. Both the teams are eyeing big at the cup and hoping to make a big stride in the finals. Meanwhile, a statement of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has come, which is in the headlines. Williamson has said that he doesn’t want grass on the final pitch and also termed the Indian bowling attack as brilliant and top class. He has given special mention to the Indian fast bowling attack by saying, “So yeah, [India are] a brilliant side, ranked right up the top, which is fair enough and an exciting opportunity for us to be involved in the final taking on the best,” added Williamson.
“Certainly not something that the guys have spoken about. I guess being a different side really with a different format as well… The match you mentioned was a very memorable one and obviously, it had some controversy and it had everything, and people loved watching it, at the end of the day. That is why people got a lot out of it. Hopefully, it (WTC final) is a great spectacle, and we get a decent crowd, and it is a really good game!, ” added Williamson.
Calling the two Tests against England preceding the WTC final as great preparation, the right-handed batsman said, “Yeah, the two Tests against England before the WTC final are important matches and ones the guys are looking forward to. But naturally, there is a carrot at the end that has been taken a long time to, I suppose, to accumulate points and have the opportunity to be involved in it. To get that chance is exciting and the guys know it. You know it’s sort of the third Test match of the mini-series I suppose, and they are really excited to be involved.”
“Mow it a bit, give it a roll maybe! I do not know the team yet, let us see what the conditions are. What we have seen so far is pretty much rain, every day. It is nice to be outside, to be honest, just getting some experience facing the Dukes (ball) in different conditions,” he added
The WTC final between India and New Zealand is set to be held from 18 to 22 June at the Ageas Bowl Stadium in Southampton. The Kiwi team is playing a Test series with the host team after reaching England, while the Indian team is in has started training after the isolation period.
