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Virat Kohli's new weapon to tackle NZ in ICC WTC final

By Rohit - May 18, 2021 - Last updated on Mar 11, 2024 11:06 AM
Virat Kohli's new weapon to tackle NZ in ICC WTC final

ICC WTC Final, Ind vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s secret weapon to tackle Neil Wagner challenge

ICC WTC Final, Ind vs NZ: If there is one New Zealand cricketer who will be a big challenge for the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Southampton in the World Test Championships it is Neil Wagner.

While he has played only two Tests on English soil, the 35-year is one of many of the Kiwis to boast county cricket experience. Wagner has played two season seasons with the Essex side. However, the Indian squad possess a secret weapon to prepare for the Wagner challenge.

23-year-old Arzan Nagwaswalla’s choice as a reserve bowler in India’s 24-member squad to the UK surprised many but the ability to simulate Wagner’s awkward line of attack was a big factor behind the left-arm seamer’s selection.

“I like to bowl to a plan and set up a batsman up. I will do the same to our batsmen during the nets and make it tough for them so that they are match-ready,” he told.

The left-arm pacer is always one half of Gujarat’s bowling attack in Ranji Trophy when the plan is to trouble the opposition with bouncers.

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And although he had no idea he would be picked for such a “big tournament”, he certainly picked up small tricks to improve his bouncers during his stint with Mumbai Indians.

The Gujarat pacer, who now trains at the local ground in Nagrol, would observe small habits of India’s spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and try to inculcate them in his training routine. Bumrah is known for his short balls and one of the reasons behind his precise deliveries is his training approach.

“Even after the training was over (at Mumbai Indians), Bumrah would train solo with just one stump. That helped him improve his line and length and also analyze the pitching of the ball. I have also started doing it now,” Nagwaswalla said.

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The Indian team is expected to gather in Mumbai on May 19 for a two-week hard quarantine. They will then fly to England on a chartered flight on June 2, where they will have to stay in a week-long quarantine before they start training.

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