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Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India’s dependable No 3 batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is confident they have the potentiality to win the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against. Pujara has been a vital cog in the Indian batting line up that boasts of stroke players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. In an interview to BCCI.tv, Pujara said, “New Zealand will have the advantage of playing two Tests before the WTC final but you know, when it comes to the finals, we will give our best. We know our team has the potential to win the championship.”

Talking about the ICC World Test Championship Final, Pujara said, “Personally, it means a lot to be here because I just play one format, it means a lot. We have worked really hard over a period of time to reach here. I am sure all the guys are looking forward to playing in the finals. Winning the finals will mean a lot to us, but even reaching the finals, the team has worked really hard for two years. Playing in different conditions in one particular day here is the most challenging part at times for a batsman.”

With just 4 days left ahead of the ICC WTC Final, India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane too shared his thoughts about the WTC Final next week.

“Over the last two years, we have played consistent cricket as a team. Reaching the finals of the World Test Championship is a result of that. It was not easy as Test cricket requires you to give your best at every stage. We started the WTC cycle against West Indies, and ever since then, we have done well as a unit. We will think of the WTC final as just another game, we have gotten good preparation time here in Southampton. I am excited and as a team, we are really excited, we will look to give our best in the finals,” said Rahane.