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Xtra Time Web Desk: The rain gods have so far played spoilsport in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. With as many as two days washed out and time lost in the final sessions due to bad light, draw is the most likely result until something dramatic happens.

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman slammed the International Cricket Council for keeping just one reserve day. Despite the reserve day it would be next to impossible to draw near the 450 overs required to get an outcome across five days of a test match. So far only 141.1 overs have been bowled in the ongoing WTC Final.

“It’s very sad for the fans. I think ICC did not get the rules right. All said and done, you want a champion. With so much time available, I’m sure they could have at least allowed 90 overs in 5 days to complete 450 overs. That’s something I would have expected from ICC. We were excited that there is a reserve day but I’m not sure whether the game can finish if the rain continues,” said Laxman on Star Sports.

New Zealand will continue on 101-2, having bowled India out for 217. Skipper Kane Williamson is not out on 12, and Ross Taylor is yet to score.