WTC 2021 Final: WATCH – Virat Kohli tries to warm his body amid chilly Southampton weather on Day 5

WTC final has been severely affected by inclement weather.

By Salman Anjum - 22 Jun, 2021

The ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand has been severely affected by inclement weather.

After impacting the first four days of the WTC final, the rain also caused a bit of delay in the start of the match on Day 5.

As soon as the action began, India skipper Virat Kohli was seen trying to warm up his body in the cold of Southampton.

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In a video doing rounds on social media, Kohli can be seen rubbing his hand and jumping. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant also featured in the clip.

Here’s the video:

The viral video also drew some hilarious comments.

Coming to the match, New Zealand scored 34 runs and lost three wickets in the first session on Day 5 to finish on 135/5, still trailing India by 82 runs in the first innings. Skipper Kane Williamson (19 not out) and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme (0*) are currently in the middle.

For India, Shami was the most successful bowler on Day 5 as he dismissed Ross Taylor (11) and BJ Watling (1).

With so many overs lost due to bad weather, the ICC will definitely use the allocated reserve sixth day tomorrow (June 23). India and New Zealand will be declared joint winners in case of a draw or a tie.

By Salman Anjum - 22 Jun, 2021

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