NZ Prioritizes India White-Ball Challenge Over T20 World Cup: Mitchell
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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 17:43
NZ Prioritizes India White-Ball Challenge Over T20 World Cup: Mitchell
- •Daryl Mitchell states New Zealand is focused on the immediate white-ball series against India, not the T20 World Cup a month away.
- •The series includes a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I series against a strong Indian team.
- •Mitchell emphasizes the team's value of "being where our feet are," focusing on the present challenge in India.
- •Henry Nicholls highlights the "carrot" of playing against India for youngsters, especially with IPL prospects, urging them to keep it simple.
- •Nicholls notes the unique excitement and passion of Indian fans and the challenge of playing against a top team in their home conditions.
Why It Matters: New Zealand cricketers are prioritizing their immediate white-ball series against India over the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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