New Zealand's Will Young and Glenn Phillips (PTI)
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News1809-01-2026, 20:22

NZ Not Seeking Revenge for Champions Trophy Loss, Young Praises Kohli & Rohit

  • New Zealand batter Will Young emphasizes the continued relevance of ODI cricket, citing the Champions Trophy and World Cup as 'world events with so much wonderful history'.
  • Despite an upcoming heavy T20 schedule, Young states that passion and motivation remain high for the three-match ODI series against India.
  • Young clarifies that avenging the Champions Trophy final loss to India is not on their minds, focusing instead on the current bilateral series.
  • He highlights the Black Caps' ability to integrate young talent, expecting everyone to contribute more than they take out.
  • Young praises Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as 'incredible players' and role models, also backing rookie leg-spinner Adithya Ashok to perform well in India.

Why It Matters: New Zealand focuses on current ODI series, not past losses, with Young praising Indian stars and backing young talent.

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