WTC Final: Tim Southee says England collection, coaching in Southampton will assist New Zealand
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New Zealand’s opening bowler Tim Southee believes that the upcoming two-Test collection towards England will function “great preparation” for the Kiwis earlier than the marquee World Test Championship ultimate towards India.
New Zealand are taking part in two Tests towards England on the Lord’s (Jun 2-6) and Birmingham (Jun 10-14). The WTC ultimate ultimate is scheduled from June 18.
The 32-year-old with 302 Test wickets mentioned New Zealand’s focus in the meanwhile is to beat England however admitted that the collection will certainly be an amazing alternative to gear up for the massive battle towards India.
“It will be great to have those matches leading to the final. So for us, it’s great preparation for that final but we are looking at two-match series against a quality English side in their conditions,” Southee mentioned throughout a digital press convention on Friday.
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New Zealand had their first coaching session on the Ageas Bowl following a three-day arduous quarantine upon touchdown within the UK. Southee mentioned the post-quarantine coaching in Southampton can also be very useful as they might play India on the identical venue.
“I imagine we’ll probably be in the same room when we come back and it’s nice for the guys who haven’t been here to be able to come here and experience it,” he mentioned.
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“And when you come back for the final, you’re a little bit more comfortable having spent some time here.”