The Indian cricket staff confronted the brunt of frigid temperatures as they honed their abilities in Mohali forward of the T20I sequence opener in opposition to Afghanistan on January 11. The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on ‘X’ showcasing the staff’s preparation on the IS Bindra Stadium.
Within the video, Shubman Gill humorously remarks, “Not that cold, huh?” earlier than admitting, “Actually, it’s very cold. I think it would be around 7 degrees. I just keep my hands in my pocket but I would not advise that unless you have hand warmers in your pocket.”
Rinku Singh, identified for his prowess within the shortest format, additionally felt the nippiness, saying, “Bhai sahab bahut thand hai. Dekho abhi main domestic ka match khel ke aaya hoon Kerala mein. Wahan par aisi garmi thi, May-June waali (It’s very cold. I just came back from Kerala after playing a domestic game (UP vs Kerala, Ranji Trophy) and it was extremely hot out there).”
Rising left-arm speedster, Arshdeep Singh, added a lighter notice, saying, “Kaafi garmi lag rahi hai yaar tabhi half sleeves mein ghoom raha hoon. Thodi si thand hoti toh achha lagta (It’s pretty hot, hence, I am wearing half sleeves. Wish it was a bit cooler than what it is).”
The chilly wave sweeping throughout northern India has introduced a constant dip in temperatures. Mohali, located in Punjab, is not any exception, experiencing an excessive spell of chilly climate anticipated to persist for the subsequent few days.
The Indian staff’s three-match T20I sequence in opposition to Afghanistan serves as their last preparatory task earlier than the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup scheduled for June within the USA and the West Indies.
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