India and New Zealand face off in the first-ever ICC World Test Championship final from Friday. The one-off match at Southampton's Rose Bowl is the culmination of a two-year cycle that also saw a new points format introduced to cater to the COVID-19 disruptions. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar sets up the clash in a conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Exclusive: Sachin Tendulkar previews India-New Zealand ICC World Test Championship final

When it comes to cricket, there aren't many better than batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and current India skipper Virat Kohli. The two, alongside different greats, have been at the apex of the game and they keep on motivating the present and the group of people yet to come of cricketers.

A batsman of Virat Kohli's calibre understands the game, he will have his own plans: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, the solitary cricketer to play 200 Tests, scored the first of his 100 global tons as a 17-year-old while visiting England in 1990. He is one of only a handful few batsmen who have supported conditions worldwide and averages more than 40 in each country he has played.

Cricket: Rohit Sharma understands when to press accelerator, says Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has pushed for an 'ICC World Test Championship Final Series' rather than a one-off match. India and New Zealand will go facing each other in the final of the World Test Championship at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, which begins on June 18.

Cricket: Should have been WTC Final 'series' and not just WTC Final, says Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that he battled nervousness for 10-12 years of his career. The right-hander said a player needs to get ready mentally too for the game separated from the physical angles.

Battled anxiety for 10-12 years, had many sleepless nights before matches, reveals Sachin Tendulkar

From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to address the COVID-19 situation in the country and announced to donate to "raise funds for importing oxygen concentrators and donating them to hospitals across the country.

'Heartening to see how people are rising to occasion': Sachin Tendulkar donates to 'Mission Oxygen'

Tributes are paid to those whom we love, worship, and regard. They have impacted our lives colossally and involve an extraordinary spot in our hearts. Their character is the one we as a whole long for and in their aura everybody stands hypnotized.

Happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar - the 'demigod' of Indian cricket

From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols

Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has said that Indian captain Virat Kohli can improve his batting technique by closely following Pakistan batsman Babar Azam. Javed, who is the head coach of Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars, compared Babar to Sachin Tendulkar as he said the former doesn’t have many weak areas just like the Master Blaster.

Babar Azam is like Sachin Tendulkar; Virat Kohli can follow him to improve technique: Aaqib Javed

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has been admitted to hospital days after testing positive for COVID-19. Tendulkar took to Twitter and shared this news with fans.

Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised 'on medical advice', days after testing positive for COVID-19

Yo-yo fitness test has become important selection criteria for the Indian cricket team. Several talented names like Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tewatia missed their chance to make it into the squad as they failed in the fitness.

'If yo-yo test existed in our time, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman wouldn't have passed': Virender Sehwag

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to end his century drought in the series decider against England. However, it has not stopped him from contributing runs for Team India in the 50-over format.

Virat Kohli is one century away from these records; Check them out!

India reported 62,714 new COVID-19 cases, 28,739 discharges and 312 deaths in the 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.

COVID-19 cases in India at a 5 months high

India reported 62,258 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since October 2020, taking the total tally to 1,19,08,910 on Saturday.

Second Wave: Covid-19 cases surge in India

Virat Kohli was seen pairing up with Rohit as India's openers in the fifth T20I against England in Ahmedabad. The decision turned out to be a match-winning one as he along with Rohit Sharma gave India a very strong start in the series decider against England.

'Reminded me of Sehwag and Tendulkar': Michael Vaughan on Team India openers

Virat Kohli coming in as opener turned out to be a match-winning decision as he along with Rohit Sharma gave India a very strong start in the series decider against England.

'Like when Sachin Tendulkar...': Sunil Gavaskar talks about Virat Kohli as an opener

After a slow start, India Legends skipper Sachin Tendulkar has hit fifth gear going into the business end of the ongoing Road Safety World Series in Raipur. While he hit a 37-ball 60 in the last group-stage game against South Africa Legends, he smashed a 42-ball 65 in the semi-final against West Indies.

Pick best XI for India, age should not be criteria: Sachin Tendulkar

The Road Safety World Series T20 has turned the clock back for not only legends of the game but also for all cricket lovers. With teams like India Legends, England Legends, Sri Lanka Legends, South Africa Legends among others participating in the tournament, former cricketers have left no stones unturned to bring their A-game to the field.

Monty Panesar: Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest athlete ever, to play against him is huge honour

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and former BCCI president Sharad Pawar on Sunday revealed how Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion led to Mahendra Singh Dhoni become the captain of the Indian cricket team.

Ex-BCCI president reveals how Sachin Tendulkar suggested MS Dhoni's name to lead Team India

Former Indian cricketer and a legend of the game, Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday reacted to Virat Kohli opening up about his battle with depression, where the Indian captain also revealed how a conversation with the Master Blaster "opened up" his mindset.

Proud of your success: Sachin Tendulkar reacts after Virat Kohli opens up about battle with depression

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun, a left-arm fast bowler who made his senior Mumbai team debut this year, has been bought for a base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2021: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun to play for Mumbai Indians

England Test skipper Joe Root and Australian speedstar Mitchell Starc opted out while tainted Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and India's S Sreesanth were among the 1097 players who registered for the much-awaited IPL auction to be held here on February 18.

IPL 2021: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun among 1097 players who registered for auction

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.

'Farmers are integral part of our country': Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane urge Indians to stay united

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