WTC Final: Team India SWOT analysis 

Ravichandran Ashwin will be key if India are to win the WTC final

WTC Final: Team India Opportunities

Assert their dominance as a team to beat

Win or lose the WTC final, the fact that India are a powerhouse in Test cricket will stay intact. Winning the final will cement their place as one of the greatest Test sides. It will also provide them with a confidence boost ahead of their England tour.

Winning the WTC final will also help the side shed off the tag of being invincible only in sub-continent conditions. Kohli and Co. will look at this as a fantastic opportunity to win India's first ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.

The side consists of a young and hungry bunch of players eager to prove themselves. There is potential and depth within the squad and a victory will serve them well before they face England in a grueling five-match Test series starting August 4, 2021.

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WTC Final: Team India threats

Injuries and bio-bubble fatigue

While it may seem productive for India to leave for England with a large contingent, breakdowns due to injuries will pose a problem. Bio-bubble fatigue has also been one of the most discussed topics in recent times and India will hope to keep this issue at bay.

The 20-day hiatus after the WTC final will serve as a much-needed break after some high-octane action ahead of the English challenge.

Potential exposure to COVID-19 during and after WTC

While the players have been vaccinated ahead of their WTC clash, the fact that they may contract the virus cannot be overlooked. It is a highly unlikely scenario, but India will have to remain wary.

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India's 15-man squad for the WTC final

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Rishabh Pant (WK), Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Hanuma Vihari, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav.