T20 World Cup final: India seek redemption for 2023 heartbreak

Against tricky rivals New Zealand, the hosts can make amends for the ODI World Cup final loss in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad: A team of khaki-clad policemen enjoyed a light moment, capturing selfies at the Narendra Modi stadium in its raw form before The Day. If Mitchell Santner had the time, he might have wanted to bring out his smartphone too, to capture the pitch, just like Pat Cummins did a day before November 19, 2023.

(From L) India’s Arshdeep Singh, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan at a training session on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (PTI)

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Santner is allowed a brief glance of the 22 yards as the hessian cloth is uncovered to take some Saturday afternoon sun.

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