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WTC Final: Team selection doesn't change huge amount, says New Zealand vice-captain Tom Latham

Sanjay KanareJun 18, 2021Sports
WTC Final: Team selection doesn't change huge amount, says New Zealand vice-captain Tom Latham

The much-anticipated opening day of the match was called off without even the toss being held here on Friday, which is set to bring the reserve day into the equation.

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“Probably, doesn’t change huge amount (selection of playing XI),” Latham said during a virtual press conference when asked if losing the first day will change their approach to team selection.

“Obviously with an extra day we have got up our sleeves, the game can still go on for full five days. I guess, for us, it is about wait and see and adapt to whatever conditions we face and ready to go when called upon.

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“We haven’t confirmed the final XI yet, we have to wait and see when we get the chance to look at the wicket. I am sure Kane (Williamson) and (Gary) Stead have a few contingencies planned. We have to wait for the covers to come off and get a chance to play.”

While New Zealand are yet to announce their playing XI, India had named the team for the WTC final on Thursday. “Obviously both teams can make changes before the toss, so both are in the same position. India have named their XI, obviously, that can change before the toss, so we have to wait and see once we get to that stage of the game,” Latham said.

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There was a forecast of rain and thundershowers and heavens opened up last evening with relentless downpour continuing till afternoon. As per ICC playing conditions guidelines for the WTC final, if required the reserve sixth day can now come into effect with six hours of play lost on Day 1 itself.

“It is disappointing, the rain was forecast, unfortunately. It is one of those things that as cricketers we need to adapt, unfortunately, we can’t control, for us, it is about waiting for an opportunity to come. “There is day 6 as well so there is a bit of extra time that we can use. So wait and see and have a look tomorrow.” Latham said his team is not looking too far ahead.

“It is hard to predict the game this far out, when you start on day 1, you obviously want to start well and result flow on from the first and second innings,” he said. “From our point of view, it is about when we get a chance to go out there and execute our plans best as possible and to be in a position to push the game forward. “But yeah, it is hard to say what a perfect scenario may look like, until both the teams have batted on the surface.”

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