Dravid acknowledged the load of the approaching semi-final, stating, “I feel we will probably be inauthentic if we are saying ‘it is simply one other recreation.’ Sure, after all, it is the semi-final, however I feel our processes and what we have now performed in every recreation just isn’t going to vary.”
Reflecting on the stress related to such an important match, Dravid highlighted the group’s resilience, saying, “There may be going to be a specific amount of stress, however I feel the best way we have now responded to the stress up to now offers us a number of perception and a number of confidence.
I’m assured of the vibe and power within the group.”
Recalling the 2019 semi-final defeat in opposition to New Zealand, the coach emphasised the significance of studying from previous experiences. “When it is going effectively, it appears to be like good. One loss and everybody says ‘you do not know something,'” Dravid quipped, alluding to the unpredictable nature of cricket.
Turning his consideration to the group’s batting prowess, Dravid recommended the middle-order’s stellar performances, notably singling out Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja. “Our middle-order has been unbelievable,” he remarked. With top-order stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma main the match’s batting charts, Dravid expressed confidence within the group’s collective expertise and kind.
As Group India readies itself for the semi-final showdown, the coach careworn the significance of sustaining kind and drawing from latest successes. “For them to be batting the best way they’re, whether or not it has been Shreyas, whether or not it has been KL, and even Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), even Surya (Suryakumar Yadav) simply offers us that confidence that we have now bought that have,” Dravid asserted.
With Kohli main the run charts within the match and the group displaying all-round power, the stage is ready for a gripping encounter.
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(With inputs from AFP)
