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    Indian team is ready to play in a new field
Indian team is ready to play in a new field
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli at a Team India practice session. Source: sports.ndtv.com

Indian team is ready to play in a new field

In the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli struggled to find his form on the tricky pitches of New York, ending the group stage with disappointing scores of 1, 4, and 0. Despite these setbacks, the Indian team remains focused as they prepare for the Super 8s stage of the tournament in the Caribbean. In their first practice session in the West Indies, Kohli, along with Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, put in extra effort to make an impact in the crucial upcoming matches.

India's next match is against Afghanistan at the revamped Kensington Oval on Thursday. Kohli, known for his resilience, is expected by experts and fans to perform when it matters the most in the Super 8s and knockout stages.

Jadeja has also had a quiet tournament so far, with limited opportunities to bat and bowl on the pace-friendly surfaces in New York. Kuldeep Yadav, who has not yet played in the tournament, is anticipated to play a significant role in the Caribbean, where spinners have traditionally thrived.

The entire Indian squad participated in the practice session after a weather-induced break in Fort Lauderdale. The session was crucial as the team had not trained or played since completing their New York leg on June 12.

The pitches in New York were criticised for being difficult to play on, shifting the focus to the Caribbean venues, where conditions are expected to be more favourable for batting. In this World Cup, scores of 200, typical in the IPL, have been rare, and even 150 has often been a challenging total.

During the practice session, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma inquired about the practice pitches from his teammates, specifically asking lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah about the conditions. Bumrah seemed satisfied with the surfaces provided for training.

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja had an intense batting session, with Kohli spending at least 30 minutes facing throwdowns before batting against Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya. The Indian team is keen to use these practice sessions to adapt to the Caribbean conditions and make a strong push in the Super 8s.

The Indian team is determined to turn things around and perform at their best as they move into the next phase of the tournament.

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