As the World Test Championship final (2023) approaches, India and Australia are gearing up for their highly anticipated clash. The Test match is set to commence on June 7 at The Oval in London. With players like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara in good form and ready to perform, Team India is expected to put up an impressive batting display against the Pat Cummins-led Australian side.

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting shared his insights on the crucial factors that could lead India to a resounding victory over Australia in the WTC final. Ponting emphasized the significance of the performances of Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

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“The Australian team will be talking about Virat, no doubt about it, and they’ll be talking about Pujara. They’re the two; Pujara has been a thorn in their side a lot in the past and in Australia, and this wicket will potentially be a lot more like an Australian pitch. They know that they’ll have to get him early,” Ricky Ponting stated in the ICC review.

Ponting also acknowledged Virat Kohli’s recent resurgence, particularly in T20 cricket. He revealed that Kohli expressed feeling close to his best form again, which poses a formidable threat to the Australians in this one-off match.

Additionally, the 48-year-old praised the recent performances of young Indian batsman Shubman Gill. With KL Rahul sidelined due to injury, Gill has the opportunity to shine after playing the last two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023.

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“He looks like a terrific young guy, he’s got that bit of attitude about him as well. He’s got a bit of swagger. He has some serious class. That sort of front foot pull shot that he plays against the fast bowlers will be a shot that he’ll probably need against this Australian attack,” Ricky Ponting commented on Gill’s skills.

With the insights provided by Ricky Ponting, all eyes will be on the WTC final as India and Australia battle it out for Test cricket supremacy.