Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have known each other since they were teenagers and first squared off in an U-19 Test in New Zealand in 2007. A year later, the duo led their respective countries in the 2008 U-19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. India beat New Zealand in the semi-final and went on to win the trophy.
Over the years, the mutual respect between the two greats of the game has grown. On multiple occasions, Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have showered praise on one another.
Addressing the press ahead of the WTC final, the New Zealand skipper said:
According to Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s only aim lies in focusing on its continued growth throughout the WTC cycle.
New Zealand enter the WTC final as the No.1 Test side in the world. They recently displaced India from the top position in the ICC Rankings after winning the Test series against England last Sunday. Meanwhile, India qualified for the WTC final by topping the points table.
Wary of India’s strengths: New Zealand’s Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson highlighted India’s pace battery, spin attack and batting as their main strengths. He believes New Zealand will put their best foot forward in the WTC final and match those strengths.
The winner of the WTC final between India and New Zealand will climb to the No.1 spot in the Test Rankings. They will also take home a purse of USD 1.6 million, along with the ICC Test Championship Mace.
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