Fun before the serious match

Before their encounter with the USA, the Indian cricket team indulged in a light-hearted fielding drill session at the Big Apple. With their inaugural Group A match against the hosts scheduled for June 12 at the Nassau County Cricket International Stadium in New York, the team partook in a unique practice session, documented in a video shared by the BCCI on their official platform. Divided into three teams under the guidance of fielding coach T Dilip, the players honed their skills, focusing particularly on perfecting run-out techniques in a cheerful ambience.

During the spirited session, Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, and Kuldeep Yadav formed one team, while Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh constituted another. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Shivam Dube comprised the third team.

With each team allotted 15 balls to hit six targets, the fielding coach motivated the players to aim for perfection. Kohli and Suryakumar displayed pinpoint accuracy, securing victory for Kohli's team with impressive throws from Jaiswal and Dube.

The session not only showcased the players' agility but also highlighted their camaraderie. Sitting atop Group A with two consecutive wins against Ireland and Pakistan, India aimed to secure their spot in the Super 8 stage with a victory over the USA. However, the rejuvenated USA team, having clinched two consecutive wins, including a thrilling Super Over triumph against Pakistan, posed a formidable challenge.