Several Team India players and support personnel gathered on the beach in Barbados to play volleyball before the commencement of their T20 World Cup Super Eight round. With a five-day hiatus before their next game, the Men in Blue relaxed with a team building activity.
In a lively video shared by BCCI the renowned personalities including Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and many others were spotted enjoying a game of beach volleyball exchanging laughs and adding a touch of competitiveness to the friendly match.
Here’s a video:
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Unwinding at the beach ????, the #TeamIndia way! #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4GGHh0tAqg— BCCI (@BCCI) June 17, 2024
The players had a prolonged rest after their match versus Canada in Florida on June 15 was canceled due to weather. With seven points from the group phase, the Men in Blue will be fired up for their next match against Afghanistan on June 20.
Sunil Gavaskar on India’s hard work in New York
Former Indian iconic opener Sunil Gavaskar complimented the Men in Blue’s efforts to survive the difficult group stage in New York. They had to play three games on a surface where scoring runs was tough, and Gavaskar felt India would be encouraged by the fact that they won important moments in those games.
Here’s what the former cricketer said when assessing the group stage for Star Sports:
“It was hard work in New York. They kept their cool, kept their nerve, they won close games. That shows their determination. The dedication they have shown, the way they’ve practiced between matches, and the way they’ve trained shows that this team is really keen to bring that cup back home. It will be a very happy vibe around there.”
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar believes the respite will help the Men in Blue recharge before the Super Eight stage.