The Indian Cricket team is performing really well in recent times. Winning the Test series this year in Australia for the consecutive second time is the prime example of that.

Team India which is currently No.1 ranked in ICC Test Rankings will be taking on New Zealand in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) in England.

While talking to PTI about the upcoming final at Southampton, India pacer Umesh Yadav credited the Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri for allowing freedom to every player to go out and express themselves.

“The way Virat has captained and handled the team, the freedom and confidence that the captain and coach have given to the team keeps a lot of weightage because as a bowler or a batsman when you can play at your free will and freedom you definitely perform so much better,” Yadav told PTI.

WTC Final is like World Cup final, have reached after defeating many good teams, says Umesh Yadav

“Virat and Ravi bhai have worked really hard. When the team steps down on the ground, there is a kind of aggression, a feeling of backup and support. All 11 players are in sync with each other. So, coaches and captain deserve the credit for that. The players are very comfortable, there is a team spirit and good environment,” he added.

The Virat Kohli-led team India will be taking on Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in the WTC final scheduled from June 18 at Southampton followed by a five-match Test series against England slated to begin from August 4.

(With PTI inputs)