New Delhi: New Zealand India had a big lead even before world test championship (WTC) final last month. originated in southamptonAlistair, former England captain the Cook Said.
“I said New Zealand were going to win that game absolutely down to the fact that they were match-hard. Those two Tests against England were such a good preparation,” Cook said. BBC Test match special podcast episode.
New Zealand’s preparation ahead WTC Final The two-Test series included a 1-0 thrashing of England, while India took the field for the final on the back of just one intra-squad match.
“The intra-squad games haven’t gotten as intense as you intended. The first hour can be really competitive but everything goes less and less. India was tough that way,” Cook said. said.
Cook felt that India’s move to announce the playing XI a day before the final was not a good sign.
“I believe they were a little too confident three days ago to pick that side and play two spinners where they knew and the forecast said it was going to rain for that game. So, there was a lot of fast bowling even though. Their spinners must be world class, but they got a little ahead of themselves there.”
Speaking on India’s upcoming Test series against England, Cook said that India’s issue against the moving ball will help England.
“India is a great side. England will always love their chances more if that ball goes through. If conditions are like this with the humidity in the month of August, England would love to bowl to that Indian side. Yes, they are a world champion. They are a class batting unit. But their biggest weakness is the ball, which shakes if it snaps. You always imagine your chances against them,” he added.
“I said New Zealand were going to win that game absolutely down to the fact that they were match-hard. Those two Tests against England were such a good preparation,” Cook said. BBC Test match special podcast episode.
New Zealand’s preparation ahead WTC Final The two-Test series included a 1-0 thrashing of England, while India took the field for the final on the back of just one intra-squad match.
“The intra-squad games haven’t gotten as intense as you intended. The first hour can be really competitive but everything goes less and less. India was tough that way,” Cook said. said.
Cook felt that India’s move to announce the playing XI a day before the final was not a good sign.
“I believe they were a little too confident three days ago to pick that side and play two spinners where they knew and the forecast said it was going to rain for that game. So, there was a lot of fast bowling even though. Their spinners must be world class, but they got a little ahead of themselves there.”
Speaking on India’s upcoming Test series against England, Cook said that India’s issue against the moving ball will help England.
“India is a great side. England will always love their chances more if that ball goes through. If conditions are like this with the humidity in the month of August, England would love to bowl to that Indian side. Yes, they are a world champion. They are a class batting unit. But their biggest weakness is the ball, which shakes if it snaps. You always imagine your chances against them,” he added.
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