2019 World Cup: Old Trafford air space to remain shut during India-New Zealand semis clash
Cricket | July 09, 2019 13:28 ISTThe Old Trafford stadium has been made a "No Fly Zone" for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand here Tuesday
The Old Trafford stadium has been made a "No Fly Zone" for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand here Tuesday
Rain stopped play in the first semifinal between India and New Zealand on Tuesday with the Kiwi scoreboard reading 211/5 after 46.1 overs. New Zealand will resume their innings on Wednesday on the same score.
Unrelenting rain in Manchester has pushed play to the Reserve day on July 10 and New Zealand will resume where they left off, at 211/5 in 46.1 overs in the first semis of the World Cup.
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been key to India's fortunes in this year's World Cup so far in England and Wales.
Rohit Sharma has been in exceptional form in the 2019 World Cup and smashed 647 runs in 8 matches at an average of 92.42.
India's batting line-up will be under the scanner against the New Zealand pacers under overcast conditions when the two sides meet in Manchester in the 1st semi-final of the 2019 World Cup.
Bangladesh Cricket Board has begun seeking a new coach to lead the team to Sri Lanka for three ODIs from July 26-31.
The 1st semi-final between India and New Zealand in Manchester is likely to be interrupted by rain as light showers are forecasted during the day Manchester.
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Team India's near flawless campaign could come to a naught against a gutsy Black Caps side which has always asked probing questions in ICC tournaments.
India and New Zealand are set to clash in a mouth-watering encounter at Manchester in the first semi-final of the 2019 World Cup and we take a look at their probable XIs and other factors that can affect the game.
Skipper Virat Kohli wants Rohit to continue the good show and hit two more centuries to help India lift the trophy at Lord's on July 14.
Virat Kohli and Co. are riding high on confidence after topping the points table in the group stage. On the other hand, the Kiwis are a bit on the backfoot after a dull campaign in the second-half of the group stages.
Talking about Indian batting is incomplete without mentioning the in-form Rohit Sharma and the Kiwi skipper said that his team was ready to take on the man who is enjoying the form of his life in this World Cup.
The photos of 18-year-olds Kohli and Williamson prior to the U-19 World Cup semi-final in 2008, was released by the ICC and it immediately went viral.
With the expectations come the pressure to win and Kohli said that his team is better equipped to handle that pressure as they are now used to it.
Team India's near flawless campaign could come to a naught against a gutsy Black Caps side which has always asked probing questions in ICC tournaments.
Besides wishing their own 'Dada' on his 47th birthday, Ganguly's fans also wished luck to the Indian cricket team ahead of its World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Manchester on Tuesday.
Kohli said that Dhoni has been an integral part of the process of transition of this team and is even now open to helping him with suggestions when it comes to strategising and planning for games.
India and New Zealand have faced each other in seven matches so far since 1975, but the eight encounter this year was washed out due to rain.
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