India is exerting a great deal of effort, but they might be going overboard: Ian Healy

With four straight victories in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, the India team has stunned fans around the world with a masterful display of dominance. Another significant moment in their campaign was during the recent victory over Bangladesh at Pune’s MCA Stadium, where Virat Kohli recorded an undefeated century. Ian Healy, a former Australian wicket-keeper, has brought up a legitimate concern: are the Indian players using up too much energy too early in the competition?

Healy’s main concern is the team’s opening matches’ relentless intensity and enthusiasm. He made the observation that the animated gestures and overzealous fielding efforts can eventually result in an emotional disappointment.

They’re not turning over easy, and I now fear the worst for India. (Kohli’s) was a solid outing, while the top order of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill was also strong. But judging by the amount of effort they’re putting into it (their victories), I worry that they’ll experience disappointment. They may just be overdoing it because they are putting so much effort into it, Healy said on SEN Radio.

“The intensity, the motions used in the field when a bad ball is bowled, the excessive enthusiasm for good fielding attempts, stuff like that. Pune is a lovely field, and the audience was roaring there. They have a wonderful team, but I just worry about them going overboard,” Healy continued.

Don’t waste it now; they will need all of their fervor later on in the competition: Ian Healy

The India team should save part of their energy for the remaining matches of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, according to Ian Healy.

He highlights the need for the Indian team to advance to another level without sacrificing their intensity too early because they have difficult opponents ahead, including the unbeaten New Zealand.

“I only worry that they need to reach a higher level in the next six games if they are to continue moving in the right direction. Later in the competition, when they won’t be playing Bangladesh, they will need to play with all of their intensity. Don’t waste it right now, the eminent Australian wicketkeeper advised.

The issue on everyone’s mind is if India can maintain their fantastic performance or if they should be more strategic in managing their energy as cricket fans excitedly anticipate the forthcoming match between India and New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. If India’s explosive start will help them win the ODI World Cup, only time will tell.