WTC Final 2023: India Prepares to Face Australia at The Oval
The World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia is just a few days away, and the Indian Test team is putting in hard work to secure their first ICC title since 2013. The Men in Blue have started their practice session at The Oval, feeling confident after their recent series win against the Aussies. The last time the team was at The Oval, they had a big win against England, and this serves as a great motivation.
BCCI Shares Images of Team India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter to post images of the Indian side getting ready for the iconic venue. “Prep mode on for Team India,” the BCCI tweeted.
The Oval: Favourable to Pacers in the Past
The Oval is renowned for its memorable matches throughout its history. The second-oldest stadium in the world has been more favourable to pacers in the past, but the last six outings have seen the opposite.
Australia Playing XI vs India
Australia has announced its Playing XI for the WTC Final 2023. The team will be without Hazlewood, with Scott Boland likely to play.
Conclusion
The Indian Test team is doing its best to prepare for the WTC Final 2023 and the BCCI has shared images of the side hitting the ground running at The Oval. The Oval has seen many memorable matches throughout its storied history, and the last six outings have been more favourable to spinners. Australia has announced its Playing XI for the match, with Scott Boland likely to play in the absence of Hazlewood.