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New Zealand won the World T20 title with an eight-wicket victory over India.
Ravi Shastri cheered on New Zealand following their World Cup triumph
He expressed that they were respectable winners
Ravi Shastri congratulated New Zealand on their victory in the World Test Championship final, the country’s first.
In the final of the World Test Championship, on Thursday, Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, congratulated New Zealand on their victory, after they had bested the victorious Virat Kohli-led side. The marquee matchup between New Zealand and India ended in eight wickets, as the match went into the Reserve Day after two days of rain delayed the tournament. “The better team in the conditions” were the New Zealand squad, according to the former India all-rounder. “The team in better circumstances prevailed. having waited the longest time for a World Title, these deserved it “Shastri posted on Twitter.
“Here is a clear example of Big things do not happen without effort. New Zealand, played well. show respect “he went on to add.
India was put out for 170 in their second innings, leaving New Zealand with a target of 139 to win.
Although two quick wickets fell to Ravichandran Ashwin, who snagged the pair with the help of wicketkeeper-batsman Ross Taylor, New Zealand managed to beat Sri Lanka.
After falling for 49 in New Zealand’s first innings, Williamson scored 50 in the second innings to help his team conclude an outstanding all-around display.
On a positive note, Kyle Jamieson picked up five wickets and claimed key scalps of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in India’s first innings. He was named the Player-of-the-Match for his efforts.