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Big challenge coming up: Tom Latham ahead of WTC final against India

 

New Zealand’s Test vice-captain Tom Latham led from the front in the second Test match against England as the Kiwis won the match by eight wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Latham stated that a big challenge is coming up for their team in the World Test Championship final against India.

New Zealand certainly holds the cards before the big match as they have got used to the conditions by playing two Test matches in England. The Kiwis dominated the first Test match against England but they didn’t have the rub of the green on their side as the third day of the game was completely washed out due to rain.

However, they were able to come up with another stellar performance in the second Test match.

Latham admitted that the Indian team has a quality batting and bowling line-up and they will need to play at their best to beat them.

Latham said, “All around the board.” “They’ve got a fantastic set of bowlers, a lot of quality batsmen that have scored runs in different conditions all round the world. They were over here a few years ago and played really well, so we know we’ll have to play well to beat them.”

Latham is happy with the preparation they have had before the big final match but feels that it is crucial for them to adapt to a completely different team.

“The preparation has been great but it’s important that we do shift our focus and adapt to a completely different side,” he said at the post-match press conference.

Kane Williamson’s deputy added that a big challenge is coming but they are going to enjoy their victory against England as they won a Test match at Edgbaston after 22 years.

“Great to put the feet up for a day, big challenge coming up but looking forward to celebrating, haven’t won here since 1999, so celebrate tonight and then look forward,” Latham said. “Great support from Kiwis, the English and also back home. Atmosphere was amazing.”

The World Test Championship final will take place at Ageas Bowl, Southampton from June 18.

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