WTC Final: Lack of Test match practice in England no worry, says confident Virat Kohli

Kohli also shot down suggestions that the conditions will favour Kiwis when India and New Zealand lock horns in the WTC final which is scheduled to take place in Southampton, starting 18 June.

Team India skipper Virat Kohli said on Tuesday (June 2) that his team will take the field in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand in the right frame of mind and will not be bothered by the lack of Test match practice, which their opponents will get in the two-Test series against England. He also shot down suggestions that the conditions will favour Kiwis. The World WTC final between India and New Zealand will is scheduled to take place in Southampton, starting 18 June. "In the past, we have landed in places three days prior in proper schedule and have had a hell of a series. It is all in the head. It is not the first time we are playing in England. We all know what the conditions are like. We don't have any issues with even four practice sessions heading into the game," Kohli said at a press conference on the eve of the team's departure for England.