IND vs NZ: Team India touched down in Dharamshala after almost a 3-hour flight on Friday afternoon to participate in their next ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday, October 22. Upon their arrival in Dharamshala, it seemed like the team faced a coordination hiccup. Instead of a spacious bus, they were met with four minibuses to ferry them from the airport to their team hotel. Watch the video below.
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However, the Indian team faced a significant setback as Vice-Captain Hardik Pandya had will sit out of the New Zealand clash due to an unfortunate ankle injury sustained in their previous match against Bangladesh. Despite this adversity, the Indian team remained hopeful about their prospects. They had been in excellent form throughout the tournament, securing impressive wins against teams like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Australia.
IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya-less Team India to hit nets today
Their batting lineup, led by the dynamic pair of slipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, had consistently performed well, much to the delight of their fans. Virat Kohli, in particular, had been in outstanding form, accumulating 259 runs in just four innings, second only to his opening partner, Rohit Sharma. Ahead of the India vs New Zealand clash, the team is scheduled to practice in the nets on Saturday afternoon.
As a two-time world champion, the Indian cricket team will aim to put up a strong fight against the Kiwis, despite the absence of Hardik Pandya. Their confidence and skills would be tested in this crucial match. New Zealand had also maintained a flawless record in the tournament, with four consecutive wins. Their recent dominant win over Afghanistan, with a margin of 149 runs, underlined their exceptional form.
India Squad for World Cup 2023
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav
WKs: Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul
Seam all-rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Shardul Thakur
Spin all-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Seamers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
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