IND Vs AUS: The final match of the ICC World Test Championship will be played between India and Australia. Australia’s advantage is being considered in this final match from June 7. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has also given the reason behind this. Ponting believes that with conditions closer to Australia’s liking, the Pat Cummins-led team will have a slight advantage over India ahead of the World Test Championship final which begins at The Oval on Wednesday.
Ricky Ponting said, if you look at this place, you get the feeling that it looks a bit more like an Australian place than an Indian one. Really cool, isn’t it?
When asked about his favorite team to win the final, Ponting bets on Australia, but only by a margin. He said: “Australia has a slight advantage.”
The reason why Australia is the favorite
Ponting said: “Both teams deserve to be in first and second place.” In terms of preparation, the interesting thing is that some Australian players have not done anything, they have not played cricket at all.”
Pakistani veteran fast bowler Wasim Akram also told the Australia team slightly ahead of India. But he also believes that the draw and the weather will be important factors in the game. He said: “I agree with Ricky. Australia is the slight favourite. It also depends on the weather and the release is also important. And the tone matters too.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also felt Australia are a bit stronger on paper, but fitness could be a deciding factor. Ravi Shastri said: “I think the fitness of the match can come into play. Like Ricky said, you need to play cricket. It’s very different from just bowling in the nets for two hours, four or five days, six days. So it depends on how they have practiced, how they have prepared. Australia have a slight advantage, but that fitness for the match could be the key."text alignment: justify;">(with agency contributions)
