The Indian team will cross swords with New Zealand in the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) final, to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.
While previewing the encounter during a discussion on India News, Ramiz Raja pointed out that the aggressive streak in the Virat Kohli-led Indian side is akin to the one shown by the Pakistan team of his era.
The former Pakistan cricketer highlighted that Team India has grown from strength to strength over the last decade and has improved in a couple of areas they were lacking in the past.
Apart from the aggressive mindset, the development of a potent seam-bowling attack has gone a long way in making Team India a formidable force away from home.
“You don’t become special until you go abroad and win Test matches” - Ramiz Raja
Ramiz Raja observed that Team India has grown in stature because of their ability to win away from home.
While acknowledging that New Zealand will be better acclimatized to the English conditions, the 58-year-old feels Team India is the more accomplished side and will leave no stone unturned to win the encounter.
While the Blackcaps will play a couple of Test matches against England ahead of the WTC final, the conditions in those two venues might be completely different from the ones at the Ageas Bowl.
The Indian team, who will practice in Southampton after serving their quarantine period, should get a fair idea of the conditions before the final.
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