With the postponement of the Indian Premier League, all focus shifts to the World Test Championship finals that will take place between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22.&nbsp;

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New Zealand, under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, became the first team to qualify for the WTC finals, whereas, India's heroics against Australia and England booked them the spot in the final showdown in the World Test Championship. With over a month remaining for the contest to take place, Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme said that there is one factor that because headache for Team India.&nbsp;

"With the amount of players they've got they can cover all bases because they've got real good seam bowlers these days and gun spinner, so I think the toughest thing for them is going to be picking the XI," the ICC tweeted quoting the all-rounder.

The last time these two juggernauts clashed in Test cricket, New Zealand registered a clean sweep (2-0) against Team India.&nbsp;

Team India have plenty of options on the bench and would want to bring up the best possible XI against New Zealand to redeem themselves for the semifinals exit at WC 2019 and the disappointing loss in the Test series. Key players like Ravindra Jadeja, who missed out on the Test series against England, will be returning to the side to bolster Team India's hopes.&nbsp;

With the postponement of the Indian Premier League, all focus shifts to the World Test Championship finals that will take place between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

With the postponement of the Indian Premier League, all focus shifts to the World Test Championship finals that will take place between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22. ALSO READ: Former Aussie cricketer Stuart MacGill kidnapped and held for ransom: Reports New Zealand, under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, became the first team to qualify for the WTC finals, whereas, India's heroics against Australia and England booked them the spot in the final showdown in the World Test Championship. With over a month remaining for the contest to take place, Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme said that there is one factor that because headache for Team India. "With the amount of players they've got they can cover all bases because they've got real good seam bowlers these days and gun spinner, so I think the toughest thing for them is going to be picking the XI," the ICC tweeted quoting the all-rounder. The last time these two juggernauts clashed in Test cricket, New Zealand registered a clean sweep (2-0) against Team India. Team India have plenty of options on the bench and would want to bring up the best possible XI against New Zealand to redeem themselves for the semifinals exit at WC 2019 and the disappointing loss in the Test series. Key players like Ravindra Jadeja, who missed out on the Test series against England, will be returning to the side to bolster Team India's hopes.

WTC finals: Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme reveals 'toughest thing' for Team India

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson will be giving the one-day series against Bangladesh a miss after sustaining an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

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As per the statement, Williamson has a small tear in his left elbow tendon and had been "experiencing irritation" in the latter half of the summer. The 30-year-old, recently, led his side to a 3-2 win in the T20I series against Australia.&nbsp;

Kane has been managing the elbow injury to varying degrees this summer and unfortunately, it hasn’t improved,” NZC Medical Manager Dayle Shackel said.

"He obviously has a high volume of training and playing across the three formats, which has inhibited his ability to recover.

"We believe he now needs a period of rest and rehabilitation to get the injury right.

"Time-frames can vary but we’re hopeful that, after an initial rest, he should be able to begin rehabilitation next week."

According to team coach Gary Stead, Williamson's absence was a big blow ahead of the three-match One Day series against Bangladesh, however, called it the right decision.&nbsp;

"Kane loves playing for his country -- so it hasn’t been an easy decision to step back," Stead said.

"A batsman’s front elbow is crucial to his game and with the injury not improving it was clear something needed to be done.

"We’ve got a huge year of cricket ahead with an England test tour and ICC World Test Championship final first up in May and June, and we want to make sure we have Kane fit and firing for that."

New Zealand's ODI series against Bangladesh will kick off on March 20.&nbsp;

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson will be giving the one-day series against Bangladesh a miss after sustaining an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson will be giving the one-day series against Bangladesh a miss after sustaining an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday. Also read: WTC Final: How do India and New Zealand fare at Ageas Bowl in Southampton? A look at key stats As per the statement, Williamson has a small tear in his left elbow tendon and had been "experiencing irritation" in the latter half of the summer. The 30-year-old, recently, led his side to a 3-2 win in the T20I series against Australia. Kane has been managing the elbow injury to varying degrees this summer and unfortunately, it hasn’t improved,” NZC Medical Manager Dayle Shackel said. "He obviously has a high volume of training and playing across the three formats, which has inhibited his ability to recover. "We believe he now needs a period of rest and rehabilitation to get the injury right. "Time-frames can vary but we’re hopeful that, after an initial rest, he should be able to begin rehabilitation next week." According to team coach Gary Stead, Williamson's absence was a big blow ahead of the three-match One Day series against Bangladesh, however, called it the right decision. "Kane loves playing for his country -- so it hasn’t been an easy decision to step back," Stead said. "A batsman’s front elbow is crucial to his game and with the injury not improving it was clear something needed to be done. "We’ve got a huge year of cricket ahead with an England test tour and ICC World Test Championship final first up in May and June, and we want to make sure we have Kane fit and firing for that." New Zealand's ODI series against Bangladesh will kick off on March 20.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to miss ODI series against Bangladesh

Team India handed England an innings defeat on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. With this win, India go on top of the ICC Test rankings, as well as, booked their berth in the World Test Championship finals.&nbsp;

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Despite winning the toss first, England were bowled out on 205 on Day 1 of the Test with Ashwin and Axar picking up seven wickets. England all-rounder Ben Stokes top-scored with 55 and returning batsman Dan Lawrence made 46.

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In reply, India were off to a bad start as &nbsp;Gill was dismissed on the very third ball. On Day 2, India were down to 80 at the loss of four wickets, when Rishabh Pant stepped in to save the day for the hosts. Pant's century and Washington Sundar's unbeaten 96 &nbsp;powered India to 365 on Day 3.&nbsp;

India took a 160-run lead before being bowled out. England's batting woes continued as they were 91-6 at tea. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reduced England to 10-2, dismissing Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow with successive deliveries. Bairstow fell for his third duck in four innings.

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Dom Sibley fell for three in a bizarre manner, sweeping Axar Patel into Shubman Gill's body at short-leg with Rishabh Pant taking the catch after the ball ballooned up.

Patel dismissed Ben Stokes for two before Ashwin dealt a body blow by trapping England captain Joe Root for 30.

Dan Lawrence's brave 50 could not save the game for England as the hosts were bowled out 135 runs, giving an innings and 25 runs win to India.&nbsp;

India and New Zealand will face each other in the World Test Championship at Lord's.&nbsp;

The finals will be played to June 18-22.&nbsp;

Team India handed England an innings defeat on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. With this win, India go on top of the ICC Test rankings, as well as, booked their berth in the World Test Championship finals.

Team India handed England an innings defeat on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. With this win, India go on top of the ICC Test rankings, as well as, booked their berth in the World Test Championship finals. In pictures: India vs England, 4th Test: Virat and Co. crush visitors to book a berth in World Test Championship finals Despite winning the toss first, England were bowled out on 205 on Day 1 of the Test with Ashwin and Axar picking up seven wickets. England all-rounder Ben Stokes top-scored with 55 and returning batsman Dan Lawrence made 46. India on 🔝 Virat Kohli and Co. are No.1 in the @MRFWorldwide ICC Test Team Rankings 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uHG4q0pUlj — ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2021 × In reply, India were off to a bad start as Gill was dismissed on the very third ball. On Day 2, India were down to 80 at the loss of four wickets, when Rishabh Pant stepped in to save the day for the hosts. Pant's century and Washington Sundar's unbeaten 96 powered India to 365 on Day 3. India took a 160-run lead before being bowled out. England's batting woes continued as they were 91-6 at tea. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reduced England to 10-2, dismissing Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow with successive deliveries. Bairstow fell for his third duck in four innings. That victory against England means India finish the league phase of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship with a fine view from the top of the table 🔝#INDvENG | #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/rXFiKPXdB7 — ICC (@ICC) March 6, 2021 × Dom Sibley fell for three in a bizarre manner, sweeping Axar Patel into Shubman Gill's body at short-leg with Rishabh Pant taking the catch after the ball ballooned up. Patel dismissed Ben Stokes for two before Ashwin dealt a body blow by trapping England captain Joe Root for 30. Dan Lawrence's brave 50 could not save the game for England as the hosts were bowled out 135 runs, giving an innings and 25 runs win to India. India and New Zealand will face each other in the World Test Championship at Lord's. The finals will be played to June 18-22.

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