World Test Championship Final will be held at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, Sourav Ganguly confirms
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The final of the much awaited World Test Championship (WTC) which was supposed to be held at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will be held at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The same has been confirmed by the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The final will go ahead as per the original dates on June 18. There will be a reserve day in case of rains on June 23.
Although confirmation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) must be awaited, the BCCI President’s confirmation should mean that the match will indeed be held in Southampton. The reasons for the shift are that the COVID-19 pandemic situation in London is a bit bad and there are challenges associated with conducting it at Lord’s. Southampton meanwhile, has logistical advantages and also has a five-star hotel attached to it.
‘I hope we get past New Zealand’ – Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly spoke to India Today about India’s win in the test series against England as well as the WTC final and said, “I’m looking forward to attending the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton.”
Speaking further about the importance of the WTC, he said, “Every trophy has its own value. The 50-over World Cup is an amazing spectacle. It (WTC) was a bit complicated this time because of the pandemic. We will see when every team has played an equal number of games.”
Addressing India’s recent achievements in red-ball cricket, Ganguly said, “Massive achievements given what the players have gone through. Right from the IPL in September to early March and they are not finished yet. A good 6 months in bio-bubbles and what they have achieved is fantastic. Looking forward to the WTC final and I hope we get past New Zealand. Congratulate Rahane, Kohli, everyone involved.”
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