Flem’s Verdict: Why Aussies have edge over India in WTC final – and the rising star who will be the difference

A better pace attack, the continued rise of all-rounder Cameron Green and question marks around India’s batting add up to Australia being too strong in a close one in the World Test Championship final. 

There’s not too many shocks in either squad but India look a bit short in the batting department whereas the Aussies clearly have the edge when it comes to the fast bowlers and then they’ve got a six-foot-eight guy ready to back up the main quicks with 145km/h thunderbolts delivered from a great height. 

On paper, I just think Australia’s got the edge. I think they’ve got better options and a stronger line-up with Green coming in at No.6. 

His bowling will play a big part in the World Test Championship final but also in the Ashes.

There’s still questions about our batting – can David Warner get himself into form so he actually gets to do what he’s called for in the last couple of days and retire at the SCG in January.