Team India on Saturday underwent a very special training session aimed at bolstering fielding standards. The players were seen playing catching practice ahead of the upcoming battle against Kiwis. In a video, R Ashwin can be seen hitting the tennis balls in the air before he pulled off a beauty.
The players were supposed to rush towards the ball to ensure it hits the helmets and then fielders were supposed to complete the catch. The Indian cricket team shared laughs during the special training drill that left everyone ROFL.
“Name this training drill,” ICC wrote along with the video.
View this post on Instagram
India are leaving no stones unturned to end their losing streak against New Zealand in ICC tournaments. Kohli & Co have trained hard over the last few days aimed at boosting their strengths. Touted as the virtual quarterfinal- India vs New Zealand, the Men in Blue need to win the match against Kiwis to stay in the fray for the semifinals race in Group 2.
- 2003 World Cup: India defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets.
- 2007 T20 World Cup: New Zealand defeated India by 10 runs.
- 2016 T20 World Cup: New Zealand defeated India by 47 runs.
- 2019 World Cup Semi-Final: New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs.
- 2021 World Test Championships: New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets.
Pakistan has won all their last 3 matches and they have secured their berth for the T20 World Cup semifinals. India and New Zealand are in the fray for a second-place finish to progress into the final 4. India and New Zealand are likely to win all their remaining matches against Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in Group 2. Thus, the upcoming match will decide the fate of Kohli & Co in T20 World Cup.
