Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India head coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday accepted they were outplayed by a better team in the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Ageas Bowl. According to Shastri, New Zealand used the conditions in Southampton better than they did, especially the seamers. All the four New Zealand pace bowlers were outstanding in the WTC Final.
The New Zealand side led by Kane Williamson defeated India by 8 wickets in the final, lifting the Test Championship mace in the format’s inaugural edition. Lauding the performance of BlackCaps, Shastri reckon they were “deserving” winners of the summit clash and said big things don’t come easy as the Kiwis clinched the second major international trophy, following their ICC Knock Out Trophy win back in 2000.
“Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners after the longest wait for a World Title. Classic example of Big things don’t come easy. Well played, New Zealand. Respect,” Shastri tweeted.