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The trophy did not fall in the wind; Williamson in a handshake

Wellington: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson picked up the trophy that would have fallen in the wind. India’s Hardik Pandya and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson were posing for a photo with the T20 series winner’s trophy when the wind came unexpectedly. The table on which the cup was placed shook, and then the trophy.

But Williamson grabbed his hand before falling. There was also a ridiculous comment saying ‘I want the trophy’. Hardik Pandya was also laughing. The series consists of three T20Is and an ODI each. The first T20 is in Wellington on Friday. Reports are also coming out that rain could play a role in the game.

Meanwhile, India’s first pre-series training session has been completed. When players including Sanju Samson came out for practice, wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant dominated. Coach VVS Laxman spent a lot of time in the nets with Rishabh in poor form. Pant was a huge failure in the T20 World Cup. Ball was unable to capitalize on any opportunities.

The Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, practiced for three hours. BCCI shared the pictures of this in the mass media. In the absence of head coach Rahul Dravid, India are being coached by National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman. Along with the senior players, Dravid was also rested.