Blackcaps out to stake World Test Championship claim against Pakistan

The Blackcaps are embracing the pressure ahead of a must-win test series against Pakistan, with a spot in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at stake

On Wednesday, the squad assembled ahead of the opening test of the series on Boxing Day, knowing their destiny is largely in their own hands.

The top two teams at the end will compete in the championship will compete in the final in the UK in June 2021.

The Blackcaps are currently in third place, and another comprehensive series win - and an Aussie sweep over India - would see them climb into second.

For test specialist Neil Wagner, the pull of a major final at Lord's is a big one, and it's a challenge he's eager to tackle.

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