Indian Cricketers To Get Short Break After New Zealand Clash

The members of the Indian cricket team are likely to get a short break after their World Cup clash against New Zealand on Sunday. The break will allow players to spend some time with their families.

A Long and Arduous Assignment

The World Cup is a long and arduous assignment, and the seven-day gap between the contests against New Zealand on October 22 and England on October 29 will provide players with a much-needed break.

Most of the players have been on the road since the Asia Cup, which was co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan between August 30 and September 17.

Option to Disperse to Homes

According to a BCCI source, the players are likely to have the option of dispersing to their respective homes for a two or three-day break after the New Zealand game.

With a seven-day gap between the two matches, it is only fair that players get some time with their families.

Assemble in Lucknow

It is understood that the players will assemble in Lucknow by October 26 for their next match.

The Indian team management has planned the practice sessions quite well, keeping in mind the hectic travel schedule and workload management of players, especially the fast bowlers.

India's Unique Schedule

India is the only team in the tournament that is scheduled to play all its nine league matches at nine different venues.

As per the pattern, the full Indian team comes for nets 48 hours before the match, while a day prior to the game, only the reserve players are seen in action.

Rotation Options

Till now, the fast bowling unit hasn't been rotated, but Hardik Pandya's left ankle twist certainly opens up a few options that the team management might want to explore going into the business end of the tournament.

The break will provide the Indian players with some much-needed rest and relaxation, and will allow them to recharge their batteries for the remainder of the tournament.