WTC 2023 Final: Monty Panesar picks his ‘X-Factor’ of Team India for the summit clash against Australia

The World Test Championship (WTC) Final will soon begin on June 7 at the Oval, where India and Australia, the top two sides in the WTC 2021-23 points table, will take on each other. Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash, many experts of the game have laid down their analysis, team combination and game plan for both sides. Following the bandwagon, former England spinner Monty Panesar has picked an ‘X Factor’ of Team India for the summit clash.

Panesar has backed Cheteshwar Pujara to play a vital role for Team India in the upcoming battle mentioning that the Indian top order has been performing exceptionally well. The spin wizard reckoned that Pujara would make a significant impact while referring to Pujara’s performances for Sussex in the County Championship.

Panesar opined that Pujara’s defensive skills make him valua

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