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Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India’s ace pacer Umesh Yadav feel the wicket of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson holds the key for them to do well in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final. Both India and New Zealand will face each other in the much anticipated ICC WTC final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, starting June 18.

According to the Baroda pacer, getting rid of BlackCaps captain Kane Williamson will be extremely important as if he gets going then he can change the course of the match.

 “We do have a fair idea about Kane’s game, though I don’t think he has too many weaknesses. Of course, any quality batsman can fall to a good delivery, so as a fast bowler, you should look to stick to your strong points and bowl more of those balls which can fetch you wickets. And yes, we need to get Kane out as early as possible as that’ll surely benefit the team,” Umesh told the Telegraph in an interview.

Talking about the New Zealand side, Umesh said,  “They are a strong side, they bat deep and their pacers are quite experienced and lethal. So it will be a tough game. English conditions are also a big challenge for us and so is playing against a team like New Zealand.”

The last time the two sides met each other in the longer format, New Zealand dominated the two test series at home with both tests getting over in three days.

“But being Test players, we need to play with discipline and make sure we remain disciplined right throughout in all aspects of the game. The team that maintains such discipline in each and every session will prevail,” said Umesh.