New Delhi: New Zealand has a big advantage in India even before the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) began last month in Southampton, former British captain Alastair Cook.
“I did say New Zealand will win the game pure down in the fact that they are strengthened hard.
The two test matches against England are perfect preparations,” said Cook on the BBC special podcast episode.
Preparation of New Zealand ahead of the WTC final included beating England 1-0 in the two-test series while India took the field for the final behind only one intra-squad match.
“Intra-squad games, as good as your intentions may be, do not have the same intensity.
The first hour may be very competitive but everything goes less and less.
India is difficult to do that way,” said Cook.
Cook felt that India moved to announce playing XI the day before the final was not a good sign.
“I believe that they became a little confident in choosing the side three days ahead and playing two spinners where they knew and the forecast said it would rain for many matches.
So, many bowling stitches were closed.
Even though their spinners are World class, they get a little in front of themselves, “he said.
Speaking in the Indian test series that will come against England, cook argues that India’s problems with moving balls will help England.
“India is a good side.
England will always like their chances if the ball moves.
If the condition is like that in August with moisture around, England will like bowling to the Indian side.
Yes, they are the world of batting unit class.
But weakness Large they are moving balls, if they bite.
You always like your chances of fighting them, “he said.