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"If we win, cricket will not stop and if we lose also, cricket won't stop. We are playing in quest of excellence and understand who we are as a team," the eloquent Indian captain added.

New Zealand, who are usually seen as the underdogs going into a big event, have been touted as favourites for the WTC final beginning on Friday.

It’s Virat Kohli's aggressive Indians versus Kane Williamson’s cool Kiwis in the World Test Championship final in Southampton

Hosts dominate the first two sessions on Day One

Ajinkya Rahane ready for the tough battle

The move will leave coach Justin Langer without seven of his best players four months out from the T20 World Cup to be held in October and November.

Unlike the men's squad, which played intra-squad games in Southampton ahead of the WTC final, the women prepared only in the nets which might hurt them in the four-day game.

Holding, who is a passionate advocate for equality in cricket and the wider community, feels the gesture is akin to saying "all lives matter" rather than supporting Black Lives Matter movement.

Dravid will be the head coach of a Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team that will tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series next month.

Shakib's anger got the better of him during his team Mohammedan Sporting's game against Abahani Limited.

After openers left-handed Burns and Dominic Sibley (35) saw off the new-ball challenge, England were reduced to 152/4 in 56 overs.

The global cricket body on Thursday announced a special edition of the ICC Hall of Fame to coincide with the first-ever World Test Championship final.

Tom Latham will captain the side for the third time in Williamson's absence, while Will Young comes into the starting XI and will bat at number three.

Mithali says it is good to have men’s team in England as they have played lot there

The BCCI sought a month's time and the ICC board unanimously agreed to give that for a detailed assessment of the health situation in the country.

Nick Hockley said a decision on IPL can wait as Australian players were just reunited with their families after completing a two-week hotel quarantine.

The BCCI has also ensured that the cricketers will get their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccines in England under the guidance of the UK health department.

India depart from Mumbai on June 2 and will undergo, on arrival in England, a 10-day isolation period, details of which are not yet clear.

Zimbwabe, who have seen talented cricketers such as Alistair Campbell, Heath Streak among others play for the country, have seen the standards plummet of late.

The Indian team, currently quarantining in Mumbai for two weeks, depart for the UK on June 2.