Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook Put Kiwis Ahead In WTC Title Clash

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As the gladiators India and New Zealand prepare for battle at the Rose Bowl from Friday, there is buzz about the Word Test Championship (WTC) final, even though England are not participating.

Many former cricketers are plumping for one or the other in this epic contest. Given that England were thrashed by the Black Caps only the other day, and India didn't do very well when they went to New Zealand early last year, former English players are gravitating towards the high flying Kiwis.

"I fancy New Zealand. I know I'm going to get absolute pelters on social media for going against India. But the way New Zealand played in the two Tests against England, I think they're going to do it. They are a high-class cricket team - I like every aspect of their game. If you analyse Test cricket, generally it is the side that covers all the bases the longest which wins, and New Zealand are able to do that because they have a very skilful bowling attack," said ex-England captain Michael Vaughan.

While that may sound good to go, India had smashed England to smithereens at home despite losing the first Test. And this came back-to-back after an unbelievable tour of Australia where India played out of their skins, virtually with a second XI and won the series.

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