The World Test Championship final 2023 is just a few days away as India and Australia will be up against each other in the summit clash from June 7 at The Oval in London. Ahead of the big game, both teams are finalising their preparations and working on the best possible team combination for the final.
Former Australia cricketer Aaron Finch has said that picking Ashwin ahead of Jadeja will be an advantage for Australia as the off-spinner will create rough, which can be exploited by Nathan Lyon in the last few days of the game. Left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc will also aid Lyon’s cause with his footmarks.
“If they pick Ashwin, that will help him, Jadeja bowling about the middle of the wicket probably won’t make as much of a difference. So, maybe slight advantage [for Australia in WTC final], but maybe just,” said Finch on Star Sports.
“The Oval wicket can get flat through days three and four but can dry up and spin at the back of the game. I think I’ll bat first if it’s a decent-looking surface. So, I don’t think you need to overcomplicate it. I am sure Pat Cummins doesn’t overcomplicate much and neither is Rohit Sharma.”
