India assistant coach says they also want to carry momentum into the semi-final by beating New Zealand, so it might come down to bowlers not bowling their full quotas on Sunday

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opened up on the importance of beating New Zealand and carrying the momentum to the semi-final but indicated that a few players might be rested as they will get only one day rest in between.

As much as it is a dead rubber in nature, the India-New Zealand game will be a contest with a difference. This Sunday's game could be the one where spinners could take centerstage, given the conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged that it's been really hard for ace wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant to be watching the ongoing Champions Trophy matches from the sidelines but "that's the nature of sport at this level".

India prepares for the final group game against New Zealand, focusing on fitness and managing player workload effectively.

India faces a tight schedule with only a day's rest between their final league match and the semifinal, posing recovery concerns for their bowlers. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasises balancing player rest and maintaining match readiness.

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