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“Whilst NZ’s slump in the past couple of weeks, the positive has to be that the players who looked to be struggling for form in the earlier weeks – Neesham, de Grandhomme and even Latham – seem to be hitting their straps now,” says Richard O’Hagan. “If Henry could just do the same they’ll be in with a real chance. And surely the fates won’t allow the CWC careers of Taylor and Guptill to end on a rainy Tuesday in Manchester? Or am I just grasping at straws here?”
You are, but just look at those straws! I don’t think this game is a foregone conclusion, though India are clear favourites. Everyone thinks they are going to lose, so New Zealand should treat it as a freebie – stop worrying and, this being Old Trafford, attack attack attack.
India prefer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Shami and Kuldeep Yadav. Ravindra Jadeja also keeps his place. New Zealand’s team is as expected, with Lockie Ferguson returning from injury to replace Tim Southee..
India Rohit, Rahul, Kohli (c), Pant, Dhoni (wk), Pandya, Karthik, Jadeja, Kumar, Chahal, Bumrah.
Written by Rob Smyth (now) and Simon Burnton (later)
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jul/09/india-v-new-zealand-cricket-world-cup-2019-semi-final-live under the title “India v New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
