IND vs AFG: Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treated fans to a peek into the Indian cricket team’s training session in Mohali. Led by skipper Rohit Sharma, the team, including players like Axar Patel and Shubman Gill, faced the cold weather with enthusiasm as they geared up for the first T20I against Afghanistan.
IND vs AFG: Players Share Cold Stories
Amid laughter, players like Shubman Gill jokingly commented, “Actually, it’s very cold. I think it would be around 7 degrees.” Rinku Singh shared his experience, humorously comparing the cold weather in Mohali to the extreme heat he faced playing a game in Kerala, saying, “It’s very cold. I just came back from Kerala after playing a game, and it was extremely hot there.”
Dravid’s Take on the Weather
IND vs AFG: Even head coach Rahul Dravid couldn’t escape the cold, admitting that the low temperature was a challenge for him too. In the video, he candidly acknowledged the weather, saying, “Even when the winter in Gujarat is at its peak, it is not so cold as in Mohali.” The lighthearted banter added a touch of warmth to the frosty training session.
Jacket 🧥 ON
Warmers ON
Gloves 🧤 ON #TeamIndia have a funny take on their “chilling” ❄️🥶 training session in Mohali. #INDvAFG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/rWeodTeDr2— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2024
T20I World Cup Preparation
IND vs AFG: Looking beyond the chilly weather banter, head coach Dravid highlighted the importance of the T20I series against Afghanistan as India’s final T20I assignment before the T20I World Cup.
With limited opportunities for the team to play together, Dravid emphasized the need for mental flexibility. He acknowledged the role of IPL 2024 in team selection, indicating a strategic approach to player management leading up to the marquee event in June.
Final T20I Assignment
The three-match T20I series against Afghanistan holds crucial significance for the Indian team as they wrap up their preparations ahead of the T20I World Cup. Dravid’s acknowledgment of the limited chances for the team to play together underscores the importance of this series in fine-tuning strategies and gauging player form.
As the players engage in a chilly yet spirited training session, the anticipation for the upcoming clashes intensifies, setting the stage for an exciting showdown on the cricket field.
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