Williamson said that both of them have known each other for a long time as called him as 'a mate'.
Williamson agreed that getting Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara out early did set it up nicely for them.
Wagner said that the crowd was trying to get under Kohli's skin by singing
Kyle Jamieson has the ability to become one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket in days to come, reckons legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Australia Test captain Tim Paine has apologised to New Zealand for writing the Black Caps off before their World Test Championship triumph against India.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
'Ishant has had multiple stitches on his middle and fourth finger in his right hand. However it is not very serious'
Williamson and Co earn high praise from former captain Brendon McCullum.
It was Virat Kohli's fourth unsuccessful attempt to lead India to an ICC title
Sachin Tendulkar leads the cricket world to hail New Zealand's triumph.
Kohli highlighted that the nuances of the format cannot be fully utilised through just one match, and especially when it's to determine the world champions of Test cricket.
Kane Williamson's team became Test cricket's first official world champions
'It's a very special feeling, the first time in our history we've come away with a World title,' said New Zealand skipper Kane Wiilliamson after victory over India in the WTC final on Wednesday.
India's captain asserted that there was nothing wrong with India's choice of bowlers as they needed to score more runs in order to let their spinners call the shots.
India are leading by 32 runs with eight wickets in hand, going into the final day of the title clash.
Nasser Hussain called it an 'interesting look' and quipped it might have been a warm towel to keep himself comfortable on a cold Tuesday afternoon in Southampton
Mohammed Shami inspired India's fightback with a superb showing with the ball, on Day 5 of the World Test Championship Final.
India pacer Mohammed Shami says India will be looking to set New Zealand a target only after having enough "back-up runs" in the second innings on the final day of the World Test Championship final, said senior pacer
Bumrah said his controlled aggression has done wonders to his run as an international cricketer.
Sehwag took a funny jibe at the ICC for hosting the World Test Championship final in the UK
The match might end in a draw if inclement weather continues to play spoilsport.
Showers are expected in the afternoon session and the groundsman will have a job in hand. But rain won't interfere in the post-tea session.
'If it was up to me, Dubai would always host a one off match like this WTC game. Neutral venue, fabulous stadium, guaranteed weather, excellent training facilities and a travel hub!' KP tweeted.
Doull said New Zealand were definitely benefited by the two games against England ahead of the marquee clash.
Kyle Jamieson wrecked India with the ball and opener Devon Conway compiled a half-century to put New Zealand in a commanding position in the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in Southampton on Sunday.
Kyle Jamieson was impeccable with his lines and lengths right from the onset.
Pujara's strike-rate has been a constant subject of debate for sometime now
Batting coach Vikram Rathour on Saturday said that a first innings score of 250-plus will put India in a fighting position against New Zealand, keeping the prevailing conditions in Southampton in mind during the ICC World Test Championship final.
After rain ensured no play on Day 1, the match finally commenced on Saturday as New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
pace bowlers Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner emerged from the dressing room to check out the rainy day at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Friday.
New Zealand vice-captain Tom Latham says losing the first day to rain will not change their approach to team selection.
India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar ruled out the possibility of a change in the playing XI after the opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand was washed out.
Hardik Pandya wished Team India luck for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand
Burnley beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park in their East Lancashire derby but Premier League sides Southampton and Newcastle United crashed out of the English League Cup to Championship opposition in Wednesday's second-round games.
India go with Ashwin and Jadeja with three seamers for WTC final
In the recent intra-squad match simulation in Southampton, he struck an impressive 85 which eventually earned him a place in the 15-man Indian squad for the final and almost guaranteed his position as the opener.
Given the Indian batting line-up's weakness against swinging deliveries, New Zealand could go in with an all-pace attack with the pitch likely to offer pace and bounce.
'They have got tremendous depth in their squad, the big guns are back and they are a quality outfit under the leadership of Virat Kohli.'
The WTC final presents the Black Caps with another opportunity to become world champions and if all falls into place, nothing can stop them go for glory.
'Nobody is for sale that we don't want to sell and so he is not for sale in this window. We have said it more than once'
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