Updated On: 24 May, 2021 08:11 AM IST | London | IANS
Ex-England tweaker Monty Panesar feels defensive bowling skill will give left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja an upper hand against NZ in WTC final

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Matthew Wade on Day Two of the third Test at Sydney earlier this year. Pic/AFP
Former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar feels all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja "will be the X-factor" when India take on the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 onwards.
Panesar said on Saturday that while a lot will depend on how the International Cricket Council (ICC) prepares the pitch for the inaugural WTC final, "spinners will also play a crucial role" in the summit clash.