With the 2023 World Test Championship final just around the corner, both India and Australia will be preparing for the highly anticipated matchup. The Test match is scheduled to begin at The Oval in London on June 7. With the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and many others fit and ready to play, it is likely that Team India will put on a batting clinic against the Pat Cummins-led side.
Ricky Ponting, a former Australian captain, weighed in on the subject, identifying the factors that could propel India to a spectacular victory over Australia in the WTC final. Ponting disclosed that Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli’s performances could be crucial.
“Without a doubt, the Australian cricket team will discuss Virat and Pujara. Pujara has been a thorn in their side in the past and in Australia, and this wicket has the potential to resemble an Australian pitch considerably more. They are aware that they must capture him quickly,” Ponting said in the ICC review.
“They are also aware that in recent weeks, Virat has likely returned to his ultimate best, albeit in T20 cricket. The sensation he’s receiving right now is that he’s nearly back to his best, which is a dire warning for the Australians going into a one-off match,” he added.
In addition, the 48-year-old lauded the recent performances of the star Indian batsman, Shubman Gill. The 23-year-old played the final two Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 Tests, and with KL Rahul’s injury ruling him out of contention, it could be Gill’s turn to shine.
“He appears like a wonderful young man, and he has a bit of attitude as well. He has a touch of confidence. He has considerable elegance. This type of front-foot pull shot that he employs against fast bowlers will likely be required against this Australian attack, according to Ricky Ponting.
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