Southampton: India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara says New Zealand will have the advantage going into the WTC last after taking part in a Test collection towards England but India will utilise the obtainable time to arrange nicely for the title conflict, beginning in Southampton on June 18.
While the Indian squad is coaching by taking part in intra-squad matches after finishing their quarantine interval, New Zealand trumped England 1-0 in a two-match collection within the run-up to the World Test Championship last.
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“They will obviously have advantage having played two Test matches before the final but when it comes to final we will give our best and we know that our team has the potential to do well and win the championship,” Pujara advised bcci.television.
“So we are not worried about that, we will try and focus on these 10 to 12 days which we have for preparation. We are also going to play a practice game and we will try and make the most of what we have. If we utilise these days well I feel that our team will be up for the final.”
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The middle-order batsman from Saurashtra stated greater than something, adjusting to the fickle England climate is a giant challenge for the gamers.
“Playing in several circumstances in a single day right here is essentially the most difficult half for a batsman as a result of if it rains you go off the sphere after which immediately it stops raining and also you begin once more.
“So there are breaks in between and this is where you need to understand and accept the challenge. Mentally you have to be strong, your concentration needs to be up to the mark.”
Pujara, who has scored 6244 runs in 85 Tests, stated reaching the WTC last is a particular achievement for the Indian crew.
“Personally it means quite a bit to me as a result of I’m taking part in this one format and that is essentially the most difficult format in cricket. We have labored actually onerous as a crew for a time frame to achieve right here.
“So, I am sure all the guys are looking forward to the final and winning this final will mean a lot to us. But even to reach the final the team has worked really hard for two years.”
The 33-year-old stated the Indian crew is a well-knit unit because the gamers have spent appreciable time collectively within the bio-bubble.
“Playing cricket during the pandemic has been challenging and the guys have been excellent the way we have managed things. I think we have come close enough because of the time spent together in the bubble,” he stated.
