Indian skipper Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture towards New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has won several hearts across the internet. Skipper Kohli was seen shaking hands with Watling before kicking off Day 6 of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl in Southampton.

WTC Final- Virat Kohli's gesture towards BJ Watling wins hearts across social media

BJ Watling will retire after the World Test Championship final against India at Southampton. Making his debut as an expert opening batsman in the 2009-10 season, BJ Watling developed into one of the best wicketkeeper-players in Test cricket.

Cricket: BJ Watling is a fantastic player, a great team man: NZ head coach Gary Stead

New Zealand have announced their squad for the forthcoming World Test Championship Final against India. Five players have been dropped from the crew that confronted England, with the Kiwis proceeding with a 15-man squad.

Cricket: New Zealand announce 15-member squad for WTC Final versus India

New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England, at the Edgbaston, starting Thursday, due to a sore back. Tom Blundell has replaced Watling in New Zealand playing XI for the second Test against England and will take up the wicket-keeping duties and bat at number six.

Cricket: BJ Watling ruled out of 2nd Test vs England, Tom Blundell named in playing XI

New Zealand left-arm pacer Neil Wagner has said that the World Test Championship final against India would be like a World Cup for him. The World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

Cricket: World Test Championship final is like World Cup final for me: Neil Wagner

Tom Blundell applauded New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, considering him a "role model" as he desires to continue on the footprints of the veteran after the ICC World Test Championship final.

Cricket: 'Big shoes to fill' - Tom Blundell on taking over as New Zealand wicket-keeper after WTC final

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has announced he will retire from all cricket following next month's World Test Championship final against India in England. The 35-year-old will call time on a career of 73 Tests and 28 one-day internationals following a two-match Test series against England and the inaugural WTC final at Hampshire's Southampton headquarters.

New Zealand's Watling to retire after India final

Marnus Labuschagne hit a double century as Australia amassed a huge 454 first innings against a weary New Zealand in the third Sydney Test on Saturday. Labuschagne reached his highest Test score of 215 as the Australians were dismissed just before tea on the second day.

Aus vs NZ: Marnus Labuschagne hits double ton in Australia's 454

Contrasting half-centuries from BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme helped New Zealand lead by 138 runs in their first innings against Sri Lanka on day four of the rain-hit second Test on Sunday.

SLvNZ: Watling, Colin De Grandhomme put New Zealand ahead in second Test

Tim Southee rescued New Zealand with the bat then dragged his side back into the match with the ball after Sri Lanka's Suranga Lakmal's career-best figures had threatened to dominate the first day of the second test in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Southee rescues New Zealand with bat and ball after Lakmal blast

The black caps fought back to put a total of 192 for six at stumps

Black Caps fight back after England rip off top order

Play in the day-night test is expected to resume at 7 p.m. local time

New Zealand build 171 runs lead on rain-disrupted second day

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