NZ stand between India & future

Hosts are staring at danger after 3 losses; they'll be hoping for a turn in fortunes today

- GOMESH S @NaviMumbai

JEMIMAH Rodrigues was at one of the centre wickets of the DY Patil Stadium, taking throw-downs on a hot Wednesday afternoon. Unlike the previous evening when their training was affected by rain, Navi Mumbai was witnessing excessive heat and humidity. And the Indian team had been training since 1 PM at the venue.

Rodrigues, taking throw-downs in one of the pitches, called upon Smriti Mandhana to watch over. About an hour earlier, the India vice-captain had noticed something with the Mumbai batter’s technique and interrupted to have a chat during the net practice in the B ground. They had an intense discussion for a few minutes and Mandhana watched from close quarters as Rodrigues faced some net bowlers and throwdowns.