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DHARAMSALA: A first World Cup loss to hosts India has done little to dampen spirits in the New Zealand camp, with players soaking up the delights of Dharamsala and revelling in a visit to the Dalai Lama.<\/p>\n
New Zealand have the luxury of back-to-back games in the former British hill station where they face a resurgent Australia on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Having sweated through a week in the steamy southern city of Chennai, Tom Latham\u2019s squad have relished the cool, mountain air in the last few days in Dharamsala where the Himalayas provide a stunning backdrop.<\/p>\n
With the town also the base of the Tibetan government-in-exile, New Zea\u00adland players jumped at the chance to meet the organisation\u2019s spiritual leader.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis morning most of the group went to meet the Dalai Lama in person at his residence which was amazing,\u201d said batsman Will Young.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe boys have had a good chance to obviously get stuck into the cricket but also have a bit of down-time as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former captain and batting guru Kane Williamson, rarely anything but tranquil at the crease, was among the group and bea\u00admed as he held the Dalai Lama\u2019s hand in a photo shoot.<\/p>\n
The good vibes can hardly hurt Williamson as he patiently waits to be declared fit to return to action after a long-term knee injury.<\/p>\n
With a 4-1 record midway through the group phase, 2019 runners-up New Zealand are sitting pretty at third in the standings. The top four reach the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Young raved about the team\u2019s resort-style hotel, its \u201cbeautiful pool\u201d, leisurely walks in the hills and the \u201cgreat\u201d local food.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s awesome to show up for work and get stuck in such a cool place,\u201d he said. \u201cThe cricket, as well, is just a bonus.\u201d<\/p>\n
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