Former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson feels that each India and the Kiwis are evenly matched within the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) ultimate which begins on the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.
Hesson says he’s keenly trying ahead to how the India top-order will fare towards the swinging ball in Southampton when the cross breeze comes into play and feels the match might be a take a look at of captaincy for each Virat Kohli and his reverse quantity, Kane Williamson, provided that the wicket will change from everyday.
“They are even (India and New Zealand). The fact that it’s being played at a neutral venue also makes the WTC final an even contest. Assuming there are no injuries in the next couple of weeks, both sides will be at full strength, and we are in for an exciting contest,” mentioned Hesson, who took over from John Wright in 2012 and relinquished his submit as New Zealand coach in 2018.
“I am keen to see how India’s top-order fares against the swinging ball. The ball does a bit in Southampton and as the cross breeze comes into play, it can be a challenge for the batsmen. How the Indian top order plays the New Zealand pacers could decide the outcome,” Hesson advised The Times of India.
Hesson, who has additionally labored with Virat Kohli as he was the director of cricket operations with Indian Premier League (IPL) facet Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), added that each the Indian skipper and Kane Williamson have been good leaders, and the WTC ultimate could be a take a look at of their management expertise.
“Both are very good leaders and yes both are different in their style of captaincy. Kane is more of a slow-burn in the sense that he likes to put pressure over a period of time. Virat, on the other hand, is constantly looking for ways to put his side in the driver’s seat. The WTC final will be a test of captaincy for both. As the wicket changes from day to day, it will be interesting to see how both Kane and Virat make those little tweaks in their strategies to stay ahead.”
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