southamptonEchoing the tone of head coach Ravi Shastri, Indian captain Virat Kohli said that the best Test team in the world is not decided on the basis of one final but the ‘best of three finals’. of Three Final).
India won the series against Australia (India Tour of Austrlia) and England, but New Zealand beat them by eight wickets (New Zealand beat India in WTC Final) in the World Test Championship final.
“I am not in favor of determining the best Test team in the world by a final match,” Kohli said in a post-match press conference.
He said, ‘If there is a Test series, then only three Tests shows which team has the ability to come back. It’s not like you’ve played well for two days and then suddenly you’re not a good Test team. I do not belive it.’
Shastri had talked about the best of three final even before the team left for England. Kohli said, ‘It should be considered in the future. In three matches there are efforts, ups and downs, situations change. Opportunity to correct mistakes. After this it is known which is the best team.
He also said that the loss to New Zealand does not reflect the achievements of his team in two years. “We are not bothered by this result. We have done well in the last three to four years. This match does not depict our ability and ability properly.
The three-match final will be difficult for the ICC in the busy international calendar. Kohli said people should remember that it was a tough series and not just a final. He said, ‘This should be discussed. Not because we could not win but for Test cricket this saga should be memorable.
