After a brilliant batting display helped team India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second ODI at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Wednesday, both the teams are set for the third ODI at Kanpur which is the decider in 3-match series.
Led by skipper Virat Kohli and former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian cricket team was spotted enjoying leisure time by playing pool table, bowling, and video games on Saturday. They spent their days off trying their hands at different games.
Kohli and Dhoni played snooker, while chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was seen giving air hockey a shot. While the whole team enjoyed some off time from their grueling schedule, five Indian players including Hardik Pandya and skipper Virat Kohli skipped the optional practice session ahead of the series decider.
Dhoni playing car game:
Hardik playing car game:
Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who played in Pune in place of Kuldeep Yadav, too, did not take part in the afternoon session. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted the pictures of the Indian team relaxing in style and their post read:
“Can there be a better team activity than playing different games on an off day? #TeamIndia #INDvNZ.”
Can there be a better team activity than playing different games on an off day? #TeamIndia #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/RtnnUvo50y
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 27, 2017
Earlier in the day, captain Kohli was seen spending time in the gym. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Manish Pandey and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal were also seen working out alongside their skipper.
“I will sacrifice whatever is necessary to be the best.” #TeamIndia #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/HZGwdNclGg
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 27, 2017
Watch The Video Here:
Team India’s day off at Kanpur https://t.co/hmnEjT2rBs #BCCI #INDvNZ Dhoni playing pool
— Sahil Bakshi (@SBakshi13) October 28, 2017
Just like the home team, the Black Caps would look to get back to winning ways as they remain within touching distance of winning a rare series in India.