Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says New Zealand could have the benefit going into the WTC ultimate after taking part in a Test collection towards England however India will utilise the accessible time to arrange properly for the title conflict, beginning right here 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 ultimate.
The Indian gamers performed within the IPL earlier than the T20 league was suspended because of coronavirus.
“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 instructed 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.”
The middle-order batsman from Saurashtra stated greater than something, adjusting to the fickle England climate is a giant problem for the gamers.
“Playing in numerous situations in a single day right here is probably the most difficult half for a batsman as a result of if it rains you go off the sector after which instantly 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.”
Batting straight and near physique key to success in English situations, says Rahane
India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes {that a} batsman who loves problem will relish the unpredictable situations in England and stated the important thing to realize success there’s to play straight and near the physique.
“Batsmen who enjoy batting in challenging conditions will relish in England. If you get set, England is very good place for bating. As a batsman, I have realised that in England, the more you play straight and close the better it is for you,” Rahane was quoted as saying by ‘bcci.tv’.
“One more thing I feel is that as a batsman you are never set even you are batting on 70 or 80, one ball and there is a chance of you getting out,” he stated forward of the inaugural World Test Championship ultimate towards New Zealand beginning right here on June 18.
