WTC Final: Squads, Fixtures, Venue, Broadcasters & All you need to know
From 18th June 2021, the attention of the entire cricketing world will shift to Southampton, where Virat Kohli’s India will take on Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in the summit clash of the World Test Championship (WTC). Both these formidable outfits will enter the WTC final on the back of a stupendous run in Test cricket in recent times.
While the Black Caps have won each of the last 6 Test matches that they have played, the Indian side has won 4 out of the last 5 Test matches that they have played too. In fact, New Zealand has won 3 out of their last 4 Test matches by an innings, while India too pummeled England by an innings and 25 runs on the previous occasion they took the field clad in whites.
Both India and New Zealand will be led by two men who are the legends of the modern era. While Williamson is the backbone of the New Zealand batting lineup and has scored 7115 runs in Test cricket at an average of 54.31, including 24 centuries, Virat Kohli has plundered 7490 runs in the white flannels at an average of 52.38, including 27 centuries.
So, a tantalizing contest awaits the cricketing world in 5 weeks’ time. Will Williamson’s coolness prevail over Virat Kohli’s fiery brand of cricket? Or will Kohli’s India emerge on top?
World Test Championship Final Squads
India has named a massive 24-member squad for the WTC final, including 4 ‘standby’ players. While Virat Kohli will lead the Indian side, Ajinkya Rahane will be his deputy. The likes of Wridhimann Saha and KL Rahul have been added to the Indian Test squad subject to medical clearance.
Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed. Shami, Mohammed. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance).
Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla
New Zealand has named a 20-member squad for the WTC final. The New Zealand outfit will be led by Kane Williamson. Also, BJ Watling will don the wicket-keeping duties for the Kiwi side.
Kane Williamson (C), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Doug Bracewell, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryll Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (WK), Will Young.
Schedule and Venue for WTC Final
The World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand will be held from 18th June to 22nd June 2021. The WTC final will be played at Southampton.
Broadcast Details for WCT Final
Match Timings: 3:30 PM (IST)
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Hotstar
