After defeating Pakistan in a blockbuster game in Melbourne, the caravan of the Indian team has now reached Sydney where they will face the Netherlands at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Anything can happen in cricket, but this match is relatively easier than the last match against Pakistan.
The performance of Virat Kohli is a huge boost for the Indian side, and if he can continue his form, it will be huge for the Indian team. Hardik Pandya also proved his utility in the last match, whereas the bowlers of the side also looked in a great rhythm.
India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has confirmed that the Indian team is not looking to rest their key players for the match against the Netherlands. Hardik Pandya has been handled with caution by the Indian team after his back injury, but Mhambrey has confirmed that Hardik wants to play all the matches of the tournament.
Mhambrey insists that they haven’t made any thought about resting anyone, and Hardik provides a lot of balance to the Indian team. He also said that Virat won the match for India against Pakistan, but Hardik also deserves some appreciation as he stitched a brilliant partnership with Virat.
“Hardik wants to play all the games,” Paras Mhambrey said ahead of the match against the Netherlands.
“That is important. And we are not looking at whom to rest, there is no such thought about any particular player. Hardik is a very important player for us. He adds a lot of balance: he is both bowling and batting.”
