WTC final 2023: Ricky Ponting names key India players to watch out. On June 7, India will face Australia in the World Test Championship final.
With the World Test Championship final (2023) just around the horizon, both India and Australia will be preparing for the highly anticipated clash. The Test match is set to begin on June 7 at The Oval in London.
With the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and many others fit and ready to go. It’s possible that Team India will put up an excellent batting display against the Pat Cummins-led side.
In his opinion, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting identified the main characteristics for team India that might lead to a spectacular win versus Australia in the WTC final.
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WTC final 2023: Ponting state that Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli’s performances may be crucial
“There’s no doubt the Australian team will be talking about Virat, and they’ll be talking about Pujara.” They’re the two; Pujara has been a thorn in their side in the past and in Australia, and this wicket may be more like an Australian pitch. “They know they’re going to have to get him early,” Ponting stated in the ICC review.
“They also know that Virat has returned to his absolute best in recent weeks, albeit in T20 cricket.” ” He told me that he feels almost back to his best right now. That’s an ominous warning for the Australians going into a one-off game,” he continued.
Furthermore, the 48-year-old lauded renowned Indian batter Shubman Gill’s recent efforts. The 23-year-old played the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023, and with KL Rahul out due to injury, Gill’s turn may have come.
“He appears to be a terrific young man, with a bit of an attitude about him.” He exudes confidence. He has a lot of class. “That sort of front foot pull shot he plays against fast bowlers will probably be a shot he’ll need against this Australian attack,” Ponting added.
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