New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson revealed that he wants much less grass on the Southampton pitch for the World Test Championship (WTC) last from June 18 since he feels there’s a lot of rain round already. He termed the Indian bowling assault, which his facet will face within the WTC last, as ‘implausible’ and one with ‘depth’.
“Yeah, they have got a fantastic attack. Brilliant, obviously a brilliant side. Throughout we have seen the depth they have as well, certainly saw that in Australia as well. A lot of strengths in their fast bowling and spin department,” mentioned Williamson in an interview to International Cricket Council (ICC) web site.
“So yeah, [India are] a brilliant side, ranked right up the top, which is fair enough and an exciting opportunity for us to be involved in the final taking on the best,” added Williamson.
The 30-year-old mentioned the 2019 50-over World Cup last, the place his crew misplaced to New Zealand within the last as a consequence of boundary depend is just not taking part in on the crew’s thoughts as it’s a totally different format.
“Certainly not something that the guys have spoken about. I guess being a different side really with a different format as well… The match you mentioned was a very memorable one and obviously, it had some controversy and it had everything, and people loved watching it, at the end of the day. That is why people got a lot out of it. Hopefully, it (WTC final) is a great spectacle, and we get a decent crowd, and it is a really good game!” added Williamson.
Calling the 2 Tests against England previous the WTC last as nice preparation, the right-handed batsman mentioned, “Yeah, the two Tests against England before the WTC final are important matches and ones the guys are looking forward to. But naturally, there is a carrot at the end that has taken a long time to, I suppose, to accumulate points and have the opportunity to be involved in it. To get that chance is exciting and the guys know it. You know it’s sort of the third Test match of the mini-series I suppose, and they are really excited to be involved.”
The Tauranga-born batsman, who’s among the many Fab 4 batsmen in present-day world cricket, hinted that the pitch for the WTC last may assist swing and seam throughout to rain round and anticipated the curators to maintain much less quantity of grass.
“Mow it a bit, give it a roll maybe! I do not know the team yet, let us see what the conditions are. What we have seen so far is pretty much rain, every day. It is nice to be outside to be honest, just getting some experience facing the Dukes (ball) in different conditions,” he added.
