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Today also marks the 4th anniversary of Pakistan’s historic triumph over India in the summit clash of the 2017 Champions Trophy.

Published - 18 Jun 2021, 21:37 IST | Updated - 18 Jun 2021, 21:37 IST

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All the hype around Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand came to naught as not a single ball was bowled. The rain gods had the last say on the first day of the hugely awaited contest between the two sides.

Former Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag has stated that even though the first day’s play between India and New Zealand has been called off, he is enjoying Shafali Verma’s fearless approach to batting. Also, Hemang Badani has posted a meme to elucidate how rain had the last laugh on Day 1.

Today also marks the 4th anniversary of Pakistan’s historic triumph over India in the summit clash of the 2017 Champions Trophy. The Pakistan side thrashed India by 180 runs to secure the win, and batsman Fakhar Zaman has stated that it is a day that he will cherish forever. Meanwhile, Michael Vaughan has taken a sly dig at the Indian cricket team and has tweeted that India has been saved by the weather today.

Former Indian pacer RP Singh feels that rain is always a part of cricket. And finally, Rahul Chahar has opined that mental health is a very important aspect for athletes.

1. Virender Sehwag is delighted to watch the fearless way in which Shafali Verma batted

Day one of #WTCFinal2021 called off but enjoying watching Shafali Varma in the #INDWvsENGW Test. Delight to watch the fearlessness. pic.twitter.com/cvg0agstUO
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 18, 2021

2. Hemang Badani describes the state of affairs on Day 1 of the WTC Final in a hilarious way

Play on Day 1 Called off!!!
Weather god's be like – Kelambu Kelambu 😁😂#WTC21 pic.twitter.com/mCBL9XT3E5
— Stay Home – Stay Safe – Get Vaccinated 🙏 (@hemangkbadani) June 18, 2021

3. Rahul Sharma lends his support to the Indian side

🇮🇳😊❤️🙌 #IndiaVsNewZealand #TestChampionship india….india…india . pic.twitter.com/CLgnxLDxZk
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) June 18, 2021

4. Aakash Chopra is waiting for the rain to stop on Day 1

Waiting for the rain to stop…and the game to start ☺️ #WTCFinals pic.twitter.com/djpTUgjods
— Wear a Mask. Stay Safe, India (@cricketaakash) June 18, 2021

5. Kevin Pietersen is having some Golf time

Working today…! pic.twitter.com/tnLTGEYORs
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 18, 2021

6. Fakhar Zaman is reminiscing Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy victory

A day to remember for ages. A day to cherish. A day to feel proud.
Still didn't get over it, neither of us, and never will I believe.#CT17 #Champions pic.twitter.com/eILyoxGTxD
— Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) June 18, 2021

7. Stuart Broad feels that Brian Lara is a legend

Fiery Test cricket. Aussie verbals, Lara responds. What a legend, he’d be in my all time XI 🔥 https://t.co/M3ua7IAsHv
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) June 18, 2021

8. Michael Vaughan feels that India have been saved on Day 1 of the WTC Final due to rain

I see India have been saved by the weather …. 😜 #WorldTestChampionship
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 18, 2021

9. Wasim Jaffer posts an Arnab Goswami meme to describe the state of affairs on Day 1 of the WTC Final

.@DineshKarthik #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/XdTkvyeOmt
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 18, 2021

10. RP Singh feels that rain is always a part of cricket

We have been waiting for #WTCFinal for months. And, what we are getting on the first day- first session is rain. Just a reminder perhaps that rain is always part of cricket.😀 #WTCFinal2021 #WTC21
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 18, 2021

11. Dinesh Karthik opines that the rain gods don’t want to miss the first day’s play

To all those in India googling about weather, it's still windy and pouring in here.
Rain Gods are not in mood to miss the first day!#WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/1c3befwAPT
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 18, 2021

12. Rahul Chahar hopes to see Naomi Osaka in The Olympics

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon. Just proving how important mental health is for athletes. Hope to see you at the Tokyo Olympics #NaomiOsaka #Wimbledon #staystrong @naomiosaka pic.twitter.com/tD92S5j5od
— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) June 18, 2021

13. Mithun Manhas is proud of the Indian cricket team

We all know what level of hard work , determination & dedication is reqd to represent our country 🇮🇳 leave aside reaching the finals !Results don’t matter when u know the level of commitment this group has !! Already proud of our team!! Have a great outing living the dream @BCCI pic.twitter.com/fhB9dY2coA
— Mithun Manhas!! (@MithunManhas) June 18, 2021