The No.2 team on the ICC's Test rankings, New Zealand are facing the one team above them in the decider.
Karthik acknowledged Pant's recent batting exploits and even backed the 23-year-old to play 100 Tests for India.
Both sides left it late to secure their spots, with New Zealand ultimately having to win six Tests on the trot to make it and India having to prevail over England across four match...
The Indian cricket team have a problem of plenty ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton.
The ICC World Test Championship cycle saw India losing only one of their six series from 2019 to 2021.
Yuvraj pointed out that it's important that the two India openers assess the conditions and take it one session at a time.
Manjrekar pointed out that the 34-year-old did not have any 5-wicket hauls in SENA (South Africa, New Zealand, England and Australia) nations.
The clash between India and New Zealand, starting 18 June at Hampshire Bowl, will decide the winner of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.
Lee stressed that, while the bowling line-ups were evenly matched, New Zealand had the edge thanks to their experience in conditions similar to England’s.
Virat Kohli averages in excess of 50 in each international format, which is extraordinary to say the least.