New Zealand will lock horns against India in the finals of the World Test Championship final, starting June 18 at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The Kiwis had endured a lamentable loss on account of England in the 2019 World Cup final after the match and Super Over finished as a tie.

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Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid can be solely credited for Team India's bench strength, which is considered to be the best in cricket today. Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of NCA, and has successfully coached India A and India Under-19 teams.

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The India-Pakistan rivalry was fierce from the 90s and late 2000s. Inzamam-Ul-Haq, who was one of the top batsmen during that era, feels that the matches between the two have become more of India's way as the country has focused on different levels of cricket.

'In 10-12 years, India has improved its cricket and has gone ahead of Pakistan': Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was bitterly disappointed with Root and Co.'s batting display against New Zealand in the second Test. ALSO READ: Cricket: Shubman Gill shares stories about his on-field visits with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal New Zealand on Sunday hammered England by eight wickets in the second Test to seal the two-match series 1-0 at the Edgbaston.

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English spinner Monty Panesar feels that one pacer in the New Zealand lineup will trouble the Indian batting lineup the most during the World Test Championship finals at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

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Shikhar Dhawan will lead Team India for a limited-over series against Sri Lanka. The Indian opener took to social media to express his gratitude to BCCI for the honour of leading the Men in Blue.

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Former Indian cricketer Sarandeep Singh feels that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss the World Test Championship if the team decides to play four pacers against New Zealand.

'Jadeja will have to sit out': Sarandeep Singh predicts if Team India picks four pacers for WTC finals

Curtly Ambrose feels that India will begin as slight top picks going into the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. He, in any case, added that New Zealand is equipped for disturbing the best since they are a well-sew unit.

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Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is one of the most crucial players in the team's Test lineup. Despite the absence of some major stars, he led Team India to a crucial win against Australia earlier this year.

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With just over a week to go for the juggernaut clash between India and New Zealand for the World Test Championship finals, former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar pointed out two of Virat and Co.

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Former Pakistan skipper lauded the duo of Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli for creating a positive atmosphere in the team. Indian skipper Virat Kohli, under head coach Ravi Shastri, has achieved several feats.

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Former Pakistan cricket Danish Kaneria feels that Team India's star opener Rohit Sharma could smash his second double-century in the longest format at the World Test Championship finals.

Danish Kaneria feels this Indian batsman is 'due for double-century' in WTC Finals

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum lauded Team India's bowling attack and said that their unit are best to travel to all conditions. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Grand entry for Devon Conway in Men's Test Player list “I can only really talk about the time I was around the international game.

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Team India's heroics in Australia will be remembered for a long time in the world of cricket. India, without many of its star players, managed to end Australia's streak at the Gabba.

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Former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar had objected to senior off-spinner R Ashwin being termed as an 'all-time great' in the game of cricket. As per his argument, Ashwin does not have a single five-wicket haul in SENA countries- South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.

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Virat and Co. will take on Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the much-awaited World Test Championship finals that will take place on June 18 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

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Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar explained the reason why he never thought of getting into coaching. The Little Master became the first cricketer to cross 10,000 run-mark in the game of cricket, he retired from international cricket in 1987.

'Terrible watcher of cricket': Sunil Gavaskar explains the reason behind not coaching Team India

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Team India under Virat Kohli's leadership and said that it is the best ever in the history of Indian history. Team India has ranked number one in Test cricket for five years in a row.

Cricket- 'This has got to be best Indian team ever': Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat and Co.

Former Indian batsman Dilip Vengsarkar was the part of historic 1986 Test series, where Team India defeated England in their own country. He played a crucial in the series, Vengsarkar scored 360 runs in the three-Test series including two centuries at Lord's and Leeds and helped the team seal a 2-0 win.

'You have to be careful': Dilip Vengsarkar's piece of advice to Virat and Co. ahead of WTC final

Indian all-rounder Hanuma Vihari is all set to feature in the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. His county stint with Warwickshire has given him a much-needed experience with Dukes ball, as they will be used in the highly-anticipated finals.

Cricket- 'Try to play as late as possible': Hanuma Vihari's advice to Team India on facing Dukes ball

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri held a press conference before departing for England for the upcoming World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against Root and Co.

'Very difficult to stay motivated': Skipper Virat Kohli on mental-wellbeing of players ahead of WTC finals

Sheldon Jackson has been a star in India's domestic cricket. The Saurashtra player has scored over 800 runs in the last two seasons of Ranji Trophies. The talented batsman has also scored 5,634 runs in 76 First-Class matches with an average of 49.

'Who are those people judging you': Sheldon Jackson lashes out on Team India's selectors

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took to social media on Saturday and revealed a brand new jersey that Team India will don as they take to pitch when they face New Zealand in the World Test Championship finals which is scheduled to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.

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