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New Zealand Are No Longer Underdogs, Says Ajit Agarkar

Former India pace bowler Ajit Agarkar has said that India will not make the mistake of taking New Zealand as the underdog in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton. The two teams will start the historic Test on June 18 as well. While speaking on Star Sportsu2019 Cricket Connected chat show, he said that New Zealand are not underdogs in world cricket now.

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New Zealand Are No Longer Underdogs, Says Ajit Agarkar

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  1. New Zealand Are No Longer Underdogs, Says Ajit Agarkar Former India pace bowler Ajit Agarkar has said that India will not make the mistake of taking New Zealand as the underdog in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final in Southampton. The two teams will start the historic Test on June 18 as well. While speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Connected chat show, he said that New Zealand are not underdogs in world cricket now. Image source by twitter “I hope not. I don’t think the Indian team would be guilty to underestimate them (The Kiwis). I think the underdog tag has gone away from New Zealand. Every ICC tournament you look at – okay, this is the first of its kind, Test championship –every ICC tournament, whether it’s the T20 World Cup, the Champions Trophy, the World Cup; they always turn up, they’re always there in the thereabout,” Agarkar said. He continued: “If not the finals, then in the quarterfinals or the semi-finals. And that’s a testament to their consistency. So, the underdog tag should go. Yes, there are, perhaps bigger names in some of the other teams and that’s why you count them as favorites. So, I don’t think India will be underestimating them. They beat India comprehensively well when India toured New Zealand and the conditions are likely to be very similar to what India got in New Zealand. So, India will have to play well to beat New Zealand in this contest.” However, after playing the WTC final against New Zealand, Virat Kohli led Team India will take on England in a five-match Test-series as well. Currently, they are in Mumbai and have been undergoing the mandatory quarantine period before flying to the UK. On the other hand, New Zealand are preparing to take on England in the two Tests before the much-anticipated summit clash against India.

  2. Image source by twitter And, many believes that New Zealand will have the upper hand in the WTC final considering they will get the time to prepare and accustomed to the condition as well. Follow Cricadium Stats, Latest Cricket News, Live Cricket Score, Fantasy Tips and Today Match Prediction Stay updated Indian Cricket Teamwith all the cricketing roster, records, history & action.

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