On June 18, 2021, the focus of the entire cricketing world will shift to Southampton for the World Test Championship. When India’s Virat Kohli takes on Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in the World Test Championship’s final match (WTC). Following a spectacular run in Test cricket, both of these powerhouse teams will start competing in the WTC final. After the World Test Championship, the Indian team will play a few practice matches in England before the 5-match Test series against the hosts begins.
New Zealand has won the last 6 Test matches, the Indian team has won 4 of the last 5. In fact, New Zealand has won 3 of their last 4 Test matches by an innings. While India also defeated England by an innings and 25 runs the last time they took the field in whites.
Both New Zealand and India will be led by two modern-era legends. While Williamson is the backbone of New Zealand’s batting lineup, with 7115 runs at an average of 54.31 in Test cricket, including 24 centuries, Kohli has 7490 runs at an average of 52.38 in white flannels cricket, including 27 centuries.
So, in two weeks, the cricketing world will be treated to a thrilling contest. Will Williamson’s cool prevail over Virat Kohli’s ferocious brand of cricket? Or will Kohli’s India succeed?
The Indian squad for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final and the five-match Test series against England has been selected by the All-India Senior Selection Committee.
India Tour Of England 2021 World Test Championship Final and Test series against England.
India’s tour of England, 2021-22 Fixture & Venues.
| No | Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| WTC Final | 18th – 22nd June | WTC Final vs NZ | Southampton | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
| 1 | 4th – 8th August | 1st Test vs England | Nottingham | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
| 2 | 12th – 16th August | 2nd Test vs England | London (Lord’s) | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
| 3 | 25th – 29th August | 3rd Test vs England | Leeds | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
| 4 | 2nd – 6th September | 4th Test vs England | London (Oval) | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
| 5 | 10th – 14th September | 5th Test vs England | Manchester | 3:30 pm IST (10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL) |
India’s Squad For The England Tour 2021 (Including The World Test Championship)
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance).
Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla.
New Zealand Squad for World Test Championship Final.
New Zealand has named a 20-man squad for the World Test Championship final. Kane Williamson will lead the New Zealand team. In addition, BJ Watling will play a wicket-keeping role for Kiwis.
Kane Williamson (C), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Doug Bracewell, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryll Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (WK), Will Young.
