The Challenge of Transitioning from IPL 2023 to the World Test Championship Final 2023
Australian all-rounder and Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson has acknowledged the difficulty of the transition from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 to the World Test Championship Final (WTC) 2023. The WTC Final 2023 is set to take place at The Oval from June 7-11, with the IPL 2023 ending on May 29, just a week prior.
Watson’s View on the Transition Period
Watson has expressed his opinion on the challenge of transitioning from the IPL to the WTC Final, stating, “There’s no doubt that this transition period for the guys I think is going to have to be extreme. Get as much volume as they possibly can facing new balls, trying to get the nets as spiced up as possible.” He believes that the players must put in a great amount of effort in order to make the transition successful.
The Unfavorable Schedule
The IPL lasted for two months, during which many players from both sides played red-ball cricket. However, the schedule of the WTC Final, which is set to take place during the Indian Summer, does not provide the players with enough rest or time to adjust their mindset.
Conclusion
The transition from the IPL 2023 to the WTC Final 2023 will be a difficult one for the players, given the lack of rest and the necessity to adjust their mindset. Shane Watson has acknowledged the challenge and believes that the players must put in a great amount of effort in order to make the transition successful.