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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 18 th 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...

New Zealand makes it into the finals of the ICC World Test Championship

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  After Australia’s postponement of South Africa that was supposed to be held in March, New Zealand became the first team to qualify for inaugural 2019-21 ICC World Test Championships. Under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, the Kiwis performed exceptionally well. They whitewashed a strong Indian unit by 2-0 at home last year. After that, they were whitewashed by Australia 0-3 in Australia. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the points system was changed. The results were based on the percentage points instead of wins. New Zealand proved their domination at home as they whitewashed West Indies 2-0. New Zealand defeated West Indies by an innings and 134 runs in the first Test match played at Seddon Park, Hamilton. In that match, Kiwis captain Kane Williamson scored his career-best Test score of 251. Thanks to his performance, New Zealand posted 519 for 7 declared. A superb bowling effort helped the hosts bowl out West Indies for 138 in the first innings and follow-on dismissed t...