IND vs NZ | 2019 semifinal will have no bearing this time around, says Paddy Upton
The HinduPaddy Upton has had a special bond with Indian cricket. Though his short second stint was not as fulfilling in terms of result - with India bowing out of the semifinals of T20 World Cup last year - Upton helped a rather struggling Virat Kohli ‘find perspective’. As India gears up for yet another World Cup semifinal against New Zealand - this time at the Wankhede Stadium - Upton believes that the results of the 2019 semifinal, which was won by New Zealand, will have no bearing this time around. This does allow New Zealand to play with a little more freedom…” India has been the only unbeaten team so far in the tournament, and Upton expects Rohit Sharma’s men to have a similar approach in the knockouts. When you combine excellent preparation with excellent skill, it’s a great recipe for confidence,” Upton, who has worked with Dravid in the Indian team and at IPL franchises, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils, said.