IND vs NZ: Indian Players Likely To Take A Short Break To Spend Time With Family Following New Zealand Match - Reports

The Indian cricket team secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 17th match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue started their World Cup campaign with a remarkable four consecutive wins, establishing them as a strong contender in the event.

Stand-in skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first in Pune on Thursday, October 19. The openers, Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das provided a good start with a 93-run partnership. However, they could only manage to post 256-8 in the allotted 50 overs.

Virat Kohli Smashed His 48th ODI Centuty Against Bangladesh

Rohit Sharma (48) and Shubman Gill (53) provided India with a strong start, adding an 88-run partnership. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 103 runs, including six fours and four sixes. Kohli achieved his 48th ODI century by smashing Nasum Ahmed and sealing India’s victory.

The hosts earned two crucial points as they successfully chased down the target in 43.1 overs. The Rohit Sharma-led team secured the second spot in the 10-team points table, trailing only behind New Zealand. India now has eight points with a net run rate of +1.659.

Indian Players To Take A Short Break After New Zealand Match

The Men in Blue will face New Zealand in their next match in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22. As per reports, Indian team members will likely take a short break with their families following the match, as they have been playing constant cricket for a long time.

The players will get a well-deserved break during the extended and demanding World Cup schedule. There is a seven-day gap between the New Zealand and England matches, giving them the chance to rest. Most of the players have been traveling since the Asia Cup 2023.

“The players are likely to have an option of dispersing to their respecting homes for a two or three-day break after the New Zealand game,” a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“With a seven-day gap between the two matches, it is only fair that players get some time with their families.”

The players are expected to regroup in Lucknow by October 26 after a well-deserved short break. The home team will face England at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, October 29.

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