WTC Final: It Should've Been A Three-Match Tie As Current Schedule Puts India At "Slight Disadvantage", Says Yuvraj Singh | Cricket News
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand should have been a three-match tie as the current schedule puts Virat Kohli’s men at a “slight disadvantage”. The Indian team, which landed in England on Thursday, goes into the game starting June 18 in Southampton with limited preparation time while New Zealand are already playing a two-Test series against hosts England. “I feel in a situation like this, there should be a best of 3 Tests, because if you lose the first one then you can come back in the next two. India will have a slight disadvantage because New Zealand are already playing Test cricket in England,” Yuvraj told “Sports Tak”.
“There are 8-10 practice sessions but there’s no substitute for match-practice. It will be an even contest but New Zealand will have an edge,” he said.
Yuvraj said India have a stronger batting line-up compared to the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps.
“I do believe India is very strong because lately we have been winning outside the country. I think our batting is stronger, in bowling they are at par,” he said.
The 2011 World Cup hero said Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will have to get used to the Dukes ball quickly in their maiden appearance as openers in England.
