Gill has sustained a serious shin injury
It is first major ICC trophy for the Black Caps, who had ended runners-up at the 2019 ODI World Cup after losing the final to hosts England on boundary count
With three full sessions to play and a favourable forecast announced for the reserve day on Wednesday, the sixth day will come with the possibility of a draw as well as a result
The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand is heading towards a disappointing draw with fourth day's play being washed out due to rain.
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor were batting on 12 and 0 respectively when bad light forced early stumps. Check India vs New Zealand Day 3 highlights and WTC final full scorecard here
After the opening day was rained out, cooler and overcast conditions at the Hampshire Bowl on day made it a no brainer to bowl first and Kane Williamson did just that.
The skipper got good support from Rahane (29 not out off 79) in the final session where bad light stopped play twice before umpires called it a day. Check India vs New Zealand WTC final highlights
In the last five years, England has hosted 32 men's Test matches and only as many as four have ended in draws which is an indication that even if rain plays spoilsport, the final will go the distance
India opener Shubman Gill has highlighted the importance of 'intent' ahead of the WTC final against New Zealand as the 21-year-old admitted this will be the biggest match of his career
New Zealand has gone will all pace attack in WTC fonal against India Check India vs New Zealand playing 11, Southampton weather forecast and WTC rules here
Former West Indies pace bowler Ian Bishop feels India should go into the WTC final against New Zealand with two spinners -- Jadeja and Ashwin -- as they both are dependable batsmen as well
Rishabh Pant took his senior bowling colleagues to the cleaners with an unbeaten century while opener Shubman Gill also warmed up with a polished 85 during Indian team's intra-squad match simulation
The five-day game has become a 6-day affair as two days in the IND vs WTC final was washed out. Check WTC final follow-on rule, reserve day, prize money, IND vs NZ live telecast free
India opener Shubman Gill feels the team can't be better prepared for the WTC final against New Zealand but underlined the importance of playing session by session in English conditions
Kohli's aggression and fearless cricket are getting acknowledged by team-mates with India opener Gill becoming the latest to admit that the India Test skipper encourages them to play fearless cricket
Hardik was not considered for selection as 'he is still not in a position to bowl', while a Jadeja made his way back to a 20-member squad. Check IND vs ENG Test schedule and ICC WTC final timings here
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In the nail-biting final match of the series, India won by 7 run. San Curran almost won it for England single-handedly by fell short in the end
India could make some changes in its bowling department and Natarajan may replace Kuldeep Yadav in India playing 11. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 probables and head-to-head stats here
England has made three changes in its playing 11 while India has made only one change. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 and head to head stats here