Batting great Sachin Tendulkar feels India will have a chance to win the World Test Championship final against Australia in England later this year. Having missed out on winning it on the previous occasion against New Zealand a couple of years back, India will want to change that equation this time.

Speaking exclusively at the India Today Conclave, Sachin said India have played well and have a balanced team this time too. But they have to be wary of outside factors like overhead conditions before picking the right XI for the one-off final.

“We have played well and we have a good team, a balanced team. In those conditions, you have to see the overhead conditions and then also, the forecast comes into play. In Test cricket, you will have to understand conditions for the next five days and pick the squad accordingly,” Sachin said.

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Even during the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand, India played two spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin - and instead compromised on a batter in Hanuma Vihari, which eventually cost them as they lost the match by eight wickets. Commenting on the same, Sachin said for Rohit, it would challenging to fit in both the spinners in the XI, looking at their recent exploits.

“It would be slightly challenging for a captain to have extra spinners in the team to get the balance right. I am only thinking from India’s point of view, let Australians do what they want to do. We stand a very good chance,” the Master Blaster added.

Meanwhile, Australia was the first team to qualify for the WTC finals after beating India in the third Test in Indore by nine wickets. For India to qualify, they had to beat Australia in the final Test else they needed New Zealand to either win one of the two Tests or at least play a draw against Sri Lanka. Much to the delight of the Indian cricket fans, the second scenario happened as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in the first Test by two wickets.

The 2023 WTC final will now take place at the Oval in London on June 7th.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar feels India will have a chance to win the World Test Championship final against Australia in England later this year. Having missed out on winning it on the previous occasion against New Zealand a couple of years back, India will want to change that equation this time.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar feels India will have a chance to win the World Test Championship final against Australia in England later this year. Having missed out on winning it on the previous occasion against New Zealand a couple of years back, India will want to change that equation this time. Speaking exclusively at the India Today Conclave, Sachin said India have played well and have a balanced team this time too. But they have to be wary of outside factors like overhead conditions before picking the right XI for the one-off final. “We have played well and we have a good team, a balanced team. In those conditions, you have to see the overhead conditions and then also, the forecast comes into play. In Test cricket, you will have to understand conditions for the next five days and pick the squad accordingly,” Sachin said. ALSO READ: Sachin Tendulkar underlines the reason why ODIs are getting monotonous and boring, comes up with a solution Even during the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand, India played two spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin - and instead compromised on a batter in Hanuma Vihari, which eventually cost them as they lost the match by eight wickets. Commenting on the same, Sachin said for Rohit, it would challenging to fit in both the spinners in the XI, looking at their recent exploits. “It would be slightly challenging for a captain to have extra spinners in the team to get the balance right. I am only thinking from India’s point of view, let Australians do what they want to do. We stand a very good chance,” the Master Blaster added. Meanwhile, Australia was the first team to qualify for the WTC finals after beating India in the third Test in Indore by nine wickets. For India to qualify, they had to beat Australia in the final Test else they needed New Zealand to either win one of the two Tests or at least play a draw against Sri Lanka. Much to the delight of the Indian cricket fans, the second scenario happened as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in the first Test by two wickets. The 2023 WTC final will now take place at the Oval in London on June 7th.

Balancing the spinners in XI for WTC final would be challenging for Rohit Sharma, feels Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan’s recent home series loss to England has boosted India’s chances of qualifying for the finals of World Test Championship next year. This has come right before India’s first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday, December 14th in Chattogram. India, who are currently sitting in the fourth place on the table with 52.08 %, can still qualify for the finals. How? This we will know in this piece.

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India are slated to play six Tests (two against Bangladesh (away) and four against Australia (home) that comes under&nbsp;this World Test Championship cycle, and for them to qualify without relying on others, India&nbsp;clearly have to win all of them.

However, it’s not as easy as it looks. Knowing India just lost an away ODI series against Bangladesh 1-2, India&nbsp;cannot be discounting them in the longer format. Besides, Australia is never an easy opposition either, be it at home or away. So for sure the challenge remains.

Different Scenarios –

If India wins all of their six Test matches, their percentage will rise to 68.06 – which in all likeliness is enough for them to qualify for the finals (knowing Australia will also drop points if they lose four straight matches)

In another scenario, if India end with the 5-1 win-loss record, their percentage count will still be 62.5 – which will again&nbsp;keep them in contention.

However, if India loses at least two matches, then it will become tough for them to qualify without relying on other team’s results.

Although South Africa and Sri Lanka are currently ahead of India on the points table, with each playing at least one away series – South Africa against Australia and Sri Lanka against New Zealand, results of those could really alter the equations on points table. Meanwhile, Australia, with 75% are on top of the points table.

WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP 2022/2023 POINTS TABLE-

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Position</td>
			<td>Teams</td>
			<td>Matches</td>
			<td>Points</td>
			<td>Percentage</td>
			<td>Matches Remaining</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>12</td>
			<td>108</td>
			<td>75.00</td>
			<td>7</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>South Africa</td>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>72</td>
			<td>60.00</td>
			<td>5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>Sri Lanka</td>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>64</td>
			<td>53.33</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>12</td>
			<td>75</td>
			<td>52.08</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>21</td>
			<td>112</td>
			<td>44.44</td>
			<td>1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>11</td>
			<td>56</td>
			<td>42.42</td>
			<td>3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
			<td>11</td>
			<td>54</td>
			<td>40.91</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>New Zealand</td>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>28</td>
			<td>25.93</td>
			<td>4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>Bangladesh</td>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>16</td>
			<td>13.33</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Pakistan’s recent home series loss to England has boosted India’s chances of qualifying for the finals of World Test Championship next year. This has come right before India’s first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday, December 14th in Chattogram.

Pakistan’s recent home series loss to England has boosted India’s chances of qualifying for the finals of World Test Championship next year. This has come right before India’s first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday, December 14th in Chattogram. India, who are currently sitting in the fourth place on the table with 52.08 %, can still qualify for the finals. How? This we will know in this piece. ALSO READ: PAK vs ENG 2022: Ben Stokes feels this English player can have a career quite like Virat Kohli India are slated to play six Tests (two against Bangladesh (away) and four against Australia (home) that comes under this World Test Championship cycle, and for them to qualify without relying on others, India clearly have to win all of them. However, it’s not as easy as it looks. Knowing India just lost an away ODI series against Bangladesh 1-2, India cannot be discounting them in the longer format. Besides, Australia is never an easy opposition either, be it at home or away. So for sure the challenge remains. Different Scenarios – If India wins all of their six Test matches, their percentage will rise to 68.06 – which in all likeliness is enough for them to qualify for the finals (knowing Australia will also drop points if they lose four straight matches) In another scenario, if India end with the 5-1 win-loss record, their percentage count will still be 62.5 – which will again keep them in contention. However, if India loses at least two matches, then it will become tough for them to qualify without relying on other team’s results. Although South Africa and Sri Lanka are currently ahead of India on the points table, with each playing at least one away series – South Africa against Australia and Sri Lanka against New Zealand, results of those could really alter the equations on points table. Meanwhile, Australia, with 75% are on top of the points table. WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP 2022/2023 POINTS TABLE- Position Teams Matches Points Percentage Matches Remaining 1 Australia 12 108 75.00 7 2 South Africa 10 72 60.00 5 3 Sri Lanka 10 64 53.33 2 4 India 12 75 52.08 6 5 England 21 112 44.44 1 6 Pakistan 11 56 42.42 3 7 West Indies 11 54 40.91 2 8 New Zealand 9 28 25.93 4 9 Bangladesh 10 16 13.33 2

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Balancing the spinners in XI for WTC final would be challenging for Rohit Sharma, feels Sachin Tendulkar

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