New Zealand captain Kane Williamson feels it would be "good enough" to go out for the toss with his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli in the first ICC World Test Championship final starting June 18 in Southampton. Both Kohli and Williamson are looking for that elusive ICC silverware under their leadership and the New Zealand captain knows it will not be easy against a "world-class Indian pace attack. "We played against each other at many different levels and competitions and know each other very well. So, it's good to get out there, toss and make a little contact in the first Test Championship final," Williamson told the ICC's official website when asked about his rivalry with the India captain since his Under-19 days in 2008. Live Cricket Score: Get the latest Cricket Schedule, Cricket Series, News, Cricket Fixtures and Points Table on Daily News & Analysis. Stay connected to get ball by ball commentary, live score card & match updates. Williamson said he is well aware of the depth of India's bowling and their recent historic series win in Australia. "Yeah, they have a great attack. Fantastic, obviously great team. We have seen his depth throughout, certainly in Australia as well. He has a lot of strength in the fast bowling and spin department. So yes, a great team, right at the top, which is fair enough and an exciting opportunity for us to do our best in the finals,” said the New Zealand captain. Playing with the Duke Ball in a different set-up where rain is forecast, Williamson is keeping that in mind. He expects the Southampton pitch to have less grass in the days leading up to the final. Cut it up a bit, maybe give it a roll! I don't know the team yet, let's see what the conditions are. What we have seen so far is a lot of rain every day. Williamson said it's good to be out there to be honest, just to get some experience facing the Duke in different situations. New Zealand's primary concern against India will be to choose between a No 7 batsman and an all-rounder and the captain says all cards are on the table. He said, “Yes, I think we have to assess the circumstances and take those decisions. Obviously we try and do that every time, whenever we get to a different place and that suits us. Yes, let's work on that." The stylish batsman said his heart-wrenching ODI World Cup final loss to England on boundary count has no significance in the WTC final. "No, I don't think so, definitely not something that people have talked about. I think being a different side with a different format," The match you mentioned was very memorable and obviously there was some controversy and everything in it, and people loved watching it, at the end of the day. Hopefully, it's a great spectacle, and we get a good crowd, and it's a really cool game! Williamson also mentioned that bouncer specialist Neil Wagner will play a key role as a promoter against India. Williamson said of Wagner, "His ability to bowl long spells and keep up the pressure for long periods is something that has made him so successful at the international level." He is a great member of our team and a big character in our team. It's always good to have him with you. The soft-spoken captain did not forget to mention that New Zealand's success has a lot to do with the set-up that was built when Brendon McCullum was the captain and Mike Hesson was the head coach. “Obviously, Baz and Mike Hesson took over the team and gave the team a strong direction which was huge in creating a better environment”. So if you want to know live cricket scores and news, download our app and visit our website.
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