Ravi Shastri on India’s WTC final loss against New Zealand: Better team won in these conditions

Indian head coach Ravi Shastri says a better team won in these conditions in the World Test Championship final. He said New Zealand are deserved winners after their longest wait for the World title. New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets on the reserve day at Southampton.

On Thursday, Ravi Shastri, head coach of the Indian cricket team, heaped praise on New Zealand after they defeated India by eight wickets in the World Test Championship final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners after the longest wait for a World Title. Classic example of Big things don't come easy. Well played, New Zealand. Respect. Chasing 139 runs to win, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (52 not out) and Ross Taylor (47 not out) put on a match-winning 96 run stand to see their team home.