New Zealand Women Undergo Two-Week Chennai Camp Before ODI World Cup

New Zealand's women's cricket team, the White Ferns, have initiated a two-week training camp in Chennai at the Chennai Super Kings Academy to prepare for the Women's ODI World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting September 30. The camp includes seven contracted players and three emerging talents under head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan, focusing on acclimatizing to subcontinental conditions during New Zealand's winter off-season. The team is receiving expert guidance from High Performance Sport New Zealand and dietitian Dr. Kirsty Fairbairn to adapt physically to the heat and spin-friendly pitches. Following the Chennai camp, the White Ferns will play one-day matches against England in Dubai and participate in warm-up games ahead of the World Cup, which will provide crucial match practice given the lack of official games since February. Key players like Jess Kerr, Georgia Plimmer, and Brooke Halliday, who contributed significantly in last year's T20 World Cup final, are leading the squad's efforts. This specialized overseas camp marks a strategic step for New Zealand to prepare their players for the challenging conditions expected during the tournament.