India Prioritizes ODI Series Over T20 World Cup Hype, Says Coach
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News18•15-01-2026, 12:05
India Prioritizes ODI Series Over T20 World Cup Hype, Says Coach
- •India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate states the team is focused on the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, not the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- •The ODI series is currently tied 1-1, with the final match scheduled for Indore.
- •Ten Doeschate emphasized the importance of performing well in current series to build good habits and avoid distraction from the World Cup.
- •The team is cautious about overworking T20 World Cup-bound players while also managing current series demands.
- •Injuries have sidelined T20 World Cup players Tilak Varma, Rishabh Pant, and Washington Sundar.
Why It Matters: India is deliberately downplaying T20 World Cup excitement to focus on immediate ODI series performance and player management.
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