After a Day 4 washout, there is some respite in store for the ongoing World Test Championship final as the weather forecast predicts much-less rain on Tuesday; allowing Day 5 action.
New Zealand will resume their first innings on 101/2, trailing by 116 runs. However, rain is expected to play spoilsport throughout the fourth day in Southampton.
Unlike New Zealand, who played two Tests against England before the WTC final, India have been devoid of match practice ahead of the marquee clash.
India vs New Zealand clash is expected to see another washout on Day 4 with the weather forecast reading rain throughout the day in Southampton.
The Indian opener feels with Williamson and Ross Taylor fresh on the pitch, Indian bowlers can have a go at them early on Day 4 of WTC Final.
India's batting superstars struggled to decode the "big riddle" called Kyle Jamieson while the bowlers found new batting sensation Devon Conway a difficult customer as New Zealand finished the third day of the World Test Championship final in a strong position.
Taking out Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in successive deliveries after lunch helped him bag his five-wicket haul, only his fifth in an eight-Test career
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane resume India's innings at 146 for three with the Indian skipper on a well-composed 44 while his deputy on 29. Can Kohli pull the much-awaited century?
From Virat Kohli's batting masterclass to Jamieson hitting Rahane on the helmet, Day 2 of the match showed how Indian batsmen tested patience of New Zealand pacers.
Shastri also said that the Indian team was never interested in changing their playing XI after rain played spoilsport on the opening day.
New Zealand were the first team to qualify for the final after Australia were docked penalty points for slow over-rate during the Border-Gavaskar series. India booked their berth for the summit clash after defeating England 3-1 at home.
The BCCI announced the Indian playing XI for the final of the World Test Championship against New Zealand, which will be played between June 18-22.
The decorated former batsman is hopeful that Virat Kohli's men will bring the World Test Championship trophy home but it won't be easy considering the quality and depth of the Kane Williamson-led Blackcaps.
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman B J Watling is hoping to end his "one hell of a journey" in international cricket with a triumph in the World Test Championship final against India.
New Zealand have cleared captain Kane Williamson to play in the inaugural World Test Championship final against India.
New Zealand opener Tom Latham has said that captain Kane Williamson and wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling are recovering well and is confident the duo will be available for the final.
The former England spinner believes presence of many left-handers in New Zealand batting line-up makes Ashwin a vital cog for India in the title clash.
Team India spinner Axar Patel admitted that it becomes a struggle to stay in the bio-bubble for longer duration. He said that sometimes, the players have to stay in the bubble for about half-a-year at a stretch due to back-to-back series.
In an exclusive conversation with India TV, Patel said that the spinners will play an important role for India while adding that the Indian spin attack also has the ability to contribute efficiently with the bat.
Fast bowler Siddarth Kaul has pinned high hopes on Rohit Sharma ahead of the WTC final, and talked about India's preparation for the titular clash against New Zealand.
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