India lost the 2019 semifinal versus New Zealand. (Source: Twitter)
New Zealand have actually gotten approved for the semifinals of the continuous Cricket World Cup 2023 and it will be a repeat of 2019 edition of the competition as they will deal with Team India. Pakistan are down and out of the competition. Now, the focus shifts on the mega clash of the Men in Blue led by Rohit Sharma versus Kane Williamson’s Kiwis group who went beyond the Pakistan group on Net Run Rate (NRR).
What Happened In 2019?
For the 2nd time in a row, India will play New Zealand in the ODI World Cup semi-finals. 4 years prior, the Kiwis dominated in a rain-soaked contest in Manchester, while India lost by 21 runs over 2 days. India won the existing edition clash last month, winning by 4 wickets versus a New Zealand group without Williamson in the group phase. The Kiwis will definitely be a severe risk to India’s goals of making it to their very first World Cup last considering that they won the prize in Mumbai in 2011, particularly with their skipper back in the beginning lineup. (WATCH: Angry Babar Azam Blasts Shaheen Afridi For Dropping Catch During England Vs Pakistan Game In Cricket World Cup 2023)
Fans required vengeance as nobody can clear the image of MS Dhoni getting gone out in his last World Cup and losing the semifinal versus Williamson and co. (Cricket World Cup 2023:’ Stones Will Be Thrown At Him,’ Angelo Mathews ‘Brother Issues Warning For Shakib Al Hasan Following Timed Out Controversy)
Checkout the responses here:
No, we are prepared to take the vengeance of World Cup 2019 and World Test Championship– Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) November 10, 2023
As Pakistan might not go after 300 + Runs in 6 overs they run out the World Cup, so it’s New Zealand vs India. We understand what took place in 2019 versus them, This is time to offer it back Real Revenge pic.twitter.com/2oIgTxMhG5– Useer45 (@ 140of113) November 11, 2023
Ahead of India’s last league video game versus the Netherlands in the 45th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Sunday, head coach Rahul Dravid showered appreciation on Rohit Sharma and stated that he has actually been a leader.
Speaking at the pre-match interview, Dravid stated that the ‘Men in Blue’ skipper led by example both on and off the field. (Team India’s Spirited Footvolley Session Adds Zest Preparations – Watch)
“Rohit has actually definitely been a leader, you understand, without a doubt. I believe he’s led by example both on and off the field. A few of the starts that he’s offered us, the method he’s split open video games for us. A great deal of times individuals have actually taken a look at one, I imply, I can’t enter into the particular video games, I’m sure that you will have the ability to check out it, however there have actually been some video games where it might have been difficult for us, however the reality that he’s had the ability to get us to those sort of starts has actually broken open the video game,” Dravid stated.
When inquired about the group’s preparation for the semis, Dravid stated that they have actually been doing that actually well for which they might preserve some actually high requirements in the competition.
He even more applauded the entire team and stated that the group had actually done actually well in the competition and represented India remarkably. (Haris Rauf Breaks Record For Conceding Most Runs In History Of Cricket World Cup, Check Full List – In Pics)
“I believe simply taking package off, I believe what we’ve been doing truly well, which is I believe we’ve preserved some truly high requirements. In regards to our execution, our strength and I believe it’s simply continuing that. On that journey so. I believe when we started and I believe I addressed this concern, I believe it was your concern just in Chennai, that we ‘d be playing in 9 cities and 9 locations. And I believe we’ve taken a trip the length and breadth of this nation and played in 8 locations. And this is our ninth location. And I believe what this group has actually done truly well is it has actually represented India remarkably. It’s played a truly great brand name of cricket. And we’ve done that in 8 locations. And this is a truly fantastic place. Even if I state so. I definitely believe it is. As do a great deal of other individuals,” he included.
Discussing the Netherlands, Dravid stated that they have actually been extremely remarkable in the competition. He included that the effort that the Dutch side went through to be able to get approved for the semis was actually appreciatable.
He even more included that the efficiencies of groups like the Netherlands definitely go a long method in enhancing the spirits of a great deal of the other associate countries that they can definitely complete.
“Yeah, extremely outstanding. I believe we’re really pleased with the method they have actually played in this competition. The effort that they’ve gone through to be able to certify. I have some, I would not state first-hand experience, however I definitely understand how hard it is for associate groups to be able to reach this level and play. Definitely, I believe the efficiencies of groups like the Netherlands definitely go a long method in improving the spirits of a lot of the other associate countries that they can definitely contend and that they’ve got some extremely great gamers. And it’s rather motivating to see that in spite of the obstacles that they do deal with, they’re able to complete at this level to dip into this level,” he included.
When inquired about providing an opportunity to the gamers who have not played much in the competition or playing the very same 11, Dravid stated that the team remains in good condition after having 6 day of rests from the last video game.
“I imply, truthfully, we’ve had 6 day of rests from the last video game. We’re quite well rested and the guys are in great shape. That’s all I’ll state without distributing the level. We’ve had 6 days off, we’ve got one video game before the semi-final. The kids are rested. That’s all I’ll state,” Dravid concluded. (With ANI inputs)