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Ramiz-Raja
Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja believes that the Men in Blue can make a strong comeback if they play competitive cricket against NZ. The veteran has claimed that if India wants to make a comeback, they will have to restrict the kiwis from having a big first-innings lead. Virat Kohli and the team had a challenging day with the bat on Sunday. After the dismissal of Virat Kohli, India's tail enders struggled against the New Zealand pacers.
Ramiz Raja felt that the dismissal of Ashwin and Jadeja essentially closed the innings for team India. Team India was bundled out for 217. In response, NZ scored 101/2 before the bad light forced an early stump on Day 3 at Rose Bowl, Southampton.
India has a brilliant bowling unit that can bag 20 wickets in a Test match: Ramiz Raja
Ramiz Raja reckoned that team India has a brilliant bowling unit that can bag 20 wickets in a Test match. The former also stated that the spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja could make life difficult for the Black Caps in the ongoing game.
Before the commencement of the WTC final, Ramiz Raja had talked about team India's chances in the forthcoming high-voltage showdown. The former cricketer believes India is a more talented side than New Zealand. This is because the Indians have a better, strong game plan which is backed by their instincts. Ramiz Raja had also highlighted that the Indian cricket team has grown from strength to strength over the last decade. The team has also improved in a couple of areas they lacked in the past. While NZ will be better acclimatized to the English conditions, the 58-year-old feels Virat Kohli-led team India is the more accomplished side. The Men in Blue will leave no stone unturned to win the final clash.
Meanwhile, NZ ended day three on 101 for 2 in 49 overs. Opening batters Devon Conway (54) and Tom Latham (30) formed a 70-run crucial partnership for the opening wicket. The Proteas-born Devon Conway continued his excellent form in international cricket with another half-century. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor are set to resume the New Zealand innings on 101/2 against India. After the bad lights hindered India's bowling momentum on Sunday, team India will look to dismantle the NZ batting line-up on Day 4.