Team India Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara mentioned that the New Zealand bowling assault will not current a problem for India batsmen within the World Test Championship (WTC) last in Southampton because the match can be performed on a impartial venue and the Indians have a good thought of the opposition assault. Pujara additionally mentioned that India have the power to beat any group on the planet.
The WTC last is scheduled to happen on June 18 in England.
“Their bowling attack is very well-balanced. We have faced their bowlers before and have a fair idea of how they operate, the angles they use and we will be prepared,” mentioned the No. 3 batsman whereas chatting with the Times of India.
New Zealand had gained the final Test sequence towards India, profitable it 2-0 at house. But Pujara mentioned that the impartial venue will give either side equal likelihood.
“I don’t think so (New Zealand will have an advantage). When we played the Kiwis in 2020, it was in their backyard. That won’t be the case in the WTC final since it’s a neutral venue for both the teams. None of the teams will have a home advantage. We have our bases covered and if we play to our potential — then we have the ability to beat any side in the world,” mentioned Pujara.
The Saurashtra batsman, who was the star performer in Australia, serving to India win two back-to-back sequence, mentioned India’s loss to England in Southampton in 2018 will not have a destructive impact.
“It is difficult to assess one particular game. We were in a commanding position (against England in 2018) and had our chances. But I won’t assess that Test with the WTC final because we are playing a different side this time. The only thing which we need to take from any game is the positive aspects and that’s what I always believe in,” he added.
India have been in an excellent place to win that Test however ultimately misplaced by 60 runs as off-spinner Moeen Ali wreaked havoc with a nine-wicket haul.
