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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former World Cup winning India captain Kapil Dev has an important advice for Virat Kohli and his boys as they gear up to take on New Zealand in the final of ICC World Test Championship at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting next month on June 18. According to Kapil, the key for India to do well in the final will be their batting.

"India look a superior batting side. How they tackle the conditions is important. To me, India's batting will hold the key. The bowlers provide a solid back-up to India's cricket campaigns these days but the quality of batsmen will stand out in the final," Kapil Dev said in an interview to Mid Day.

"Test cricket is about sessions. Each can be intriguing because of the weather factor. Within minutes, it changes from sunny to cloudy. So you have to be tactically good and technically sound when you play in England," added Kapil Dev.

The legendary cricketer also warned Virat Kohli not to get over aggressive in England as that can backfire.

"I expect him (Kohli) to excel. Can you really shackle him? He is a natural when it comes to adapting but I would caution him to not be over-aggressive. He will have to measure it session by session. He'll be better off waiting for his moments of dominance. He will get his runs with a bit of patience," said Dev.

"Trying too hard and too early doesn't work in England where you need to watch the movement of the ball. If you play seam and swing well, show patience, you will succeed in England."

With Inputs from IANS