India and New Zealand announce their 15-man squad for the World Test Championship finals

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 The Indian and New Zealand announced their 15-man squad for the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship finals to be played from 18th June at Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

Both India and New Zealand have performed brilliantly in the inaugural edition of the Test Championship started in August 2019. The Indian Team won all their series at home defeating Bangladesh, South Africa, and England. Their only loss came against New Zealand in New Zealand losing 0-2.

They performed brilliantly defeating West Indies away from home. After being bundled out for 36, under the captaincy of Rahane, the Indian team registered a historic 2-1 win over a strong Australian side especially at Gabba, Brisbane. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the points system was changed as it calculated based on percentage points. The Indian Team played a total of 17 series in the ICC Test Championship cycle including 9 away and 8 away. 

On the other hand, the New Zealand Cricket Team also performed brilliantly winning all their series at home defeating West Indies, Pakistan. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, few series were not being played. Their only defeat came against Australia away from home 0-3. The Kiwis team played a total of 13 series including 6 home and 7 away. 

Before these finals, New Zealand Cricket had the advantages of playing under England conditions. They created history by defeating England side 1-0 after a gap of 22 years.

The ICC World Test Championship finals promise to be a mouth-watering clash. After missing the 2nd Test due to an injury, Kane Williamson will lead New Zealand.

On the other hand, the Indian Team practiced with a 4 day-intrasquad match. India and New Zealand have some top-quality players that can change the course of the game. Both teams named their 15-man squad for the prestigious tournament.

Here we look at the 15-man squad for the ICC Test Championship finals 2021.

New Zealand

Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, BJ Watling, Will Young, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajiyanka Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav.



  





India and New Zealand to play in the finals of the ICC Test Championship from 18th June 

 

 

 

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