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Kevin Pietersen
Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen believes that a crucial match like the ICC WTC final should not be played in the UK. Not just the first day of the WTC final was washed out due to rain and bad light, but the game was also affected on days two, three, and four. No play was feasible until the scheduled lunch break on Day 4 as heavy downpour meant the Ageas Bowl pitch, and the square remained under covers. The world governing body of cricket has provisioned a reserve day for the Test on June 23. Considering the ongoing situation, the encounter between India and New Zealand is expected to stretch into the sixth day.
Dubai International Stadium has all the qualities to be a perfect host of an ICC event: Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen also stated that there would have been a potential venue that could have hosted the ICC World Test Championship. The former believe that the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE has all the qualities of being a perfect host to the ICC event. Counting the benefits of hosting the WTC final in Dubai, Kevin Pietersen added that it is a neutral venue and also has a fantastic stadium. Additionally, there is no stress regarding the weather disturbing the game.
On Day 3, New Zealand was brilliant with both bat and ball. The team bundled out India for 217 runs. On the other hand, NZ opening batsmen Devon Conway and Tom Latham formed a crucial 70-run opening stand for the first wicket. However, in the last session, Indian spinner R Ashwin and pacer Ishant Sharma got the Indian team back into the competition with the wickets of both openers. Skipper Kane Williamson, along with senior batsman Ross Taylor will resume the game on day five. New Zealand will be hoping to go past the Indian score and take the first-innings lead. The kiwis trail India by just 116 runs. Thus, they will begin Day 5 with the scoreboard reading 101/2. With eight wickets in hand and just two days of action left, many cricket experts believe that a draw is most likely to happen.