Dhanadhan League which was held for two months has come to an end. The final of the World Test Championship is all set to show what fun comes from short cricket and real cricket. 5 days from June 7 as England venue.
The much-awaited ICC World Test Championship final concluded after an exhilarating two-month journey. Transitioning from limited-overs cricket to the real deal, the Test format showcased the true essence of the game. India and Australia clashed in the five-day-long WTC final match, which began on June 7th at the venue of England. Both the BCCI and Cricket Australia had already expressed their confidence in their respective teams. The world cricket fraternity had been eagerly waiting for the opportunity to witness the clash of these two powerhouses.Ricky Ponting, the former captain and renowned cricket analyst, shared his thoughts on the match, mentioning that it would be a turning point for Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara's team. From Australia's perspective, they were keen to strategize against the duo using different tactics to counter the threat posed by the Indian team. Kohli and Pujara had previously encountered challenges from Australia, but this time the situation seemed different. The Indian team, with their new approach, was expected to give Australia a tough time.Ponting's analysis highlighted the significant records set by Cheteshwar Pujara. In his illustrious Test career spanning 24 matches against Australia, Pujara had scored a remarkable total of 2033 runs. What made it even more special was the inclusion of five centuries in his tally. Similarly, Virat Kohli had also left a mark on Australian soil with his exceptional batting skills. Currently, he was in phenomenal form in the IPL cricket league. Throughout the 16th season, he scored a total of 639 runs, including two centuries and six half-centuries.Ponting further emphasized Kohli's outstanding performance in the IPL, where he had been a destructive batsman. In 42 innings, he had amassed 1979 runs, with an impressive average of 48.26 and a high score of 186. Moreover, in his overall Test career, Kohli had played 24 matches against Australia, accumulating 1979 runs. His record included eight centuries and five half-centuries. The achievement was truly remarkable.
The WTC final had everyone captivated, eager to witness the thrilling battle between India and Australia. The stage was set, and the world was ready to witness the clash of these cricketing giants.
Australian Test Team: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Josh Inglis, Todd Murphy, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner
Indian Test Team: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Chhateshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Akshar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan
Team India Stand By Players: Suryakumar Yadav, Yashaswi Jaishwal, Mukesh Kumar
