New Zealand beat India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday. Set a victory...
New Zealand beat India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday.
Set a victory target of just 139 in 53 overs, New Zealand finished on 140/2 in 45.5 after the match was extended into the reserve sixth day after two days’ play were completely washed out.
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Full text: More than one Test to decide champion, batting plans and more – Kohli’s press conference
Here’s the full transcript of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson’s press conference after the match:
Q. How big a test was that?
Williamson: Well, obviously it’s the pinnacle, isn’t it, really, being involved in the final. Like I said, a formidable side in that of India. They certainly showed their quality, and for us it was a lot of heart that allowed us to stay in the game for long periods.
I think we saw both teams grab momentum at certain points in time, and then to have the sixth day as backup due to weather and see both teams have a real opportunity of a result made for a fantastic game to be a part of. For us a very proud moment in our history and a proud moment just as a team...
