T20 World Cup: India attain Melbourne from Brisbane forward of blockbuster opener vs Pakistan

T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and their teammates have been in good spirits because the Indian staff travelled from Brisbane to Melbourne, which is able to host their Super 12 opener in opposition to Pakisan on Sunday, October 23.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 20, 2022 14:54 IST

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By India Today Web Desk: India gamers regarded relaxed and composed as they took the journey from Brisbane to Melbourne forward of their T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 opener in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan. India will tackle Babar Azam’s males on the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, October 23 to kickstart their marketing campaign Down Under.

In a video shared on social media by the Indian cricket board (BCCI), the gamers regarded in good spirits as they left their staff resort in Brisbane and boarded a flight to Melbourne. Captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik amongst others posed for the cameras because the staff shifted base.

India, in contrast to different groups, didn’t play bilateral collection nearer to the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid’s males as an alternative opted to have an 8-day preparatory camp in Perth. India performed two warm-up matches in opposition to a Western Australian XI on the WACA on October 10 and 13.

More importantly, India gamers made one of the best use of their off-day, grabbing some much-needed downtime. The gamers have been seen sightseeing in Perth and in addition had a staff journey to Rottnest Island, a protected nature reserve in Western Australia.

India had performed two bilateral T20I collection in opposition to Australia and South Africa at residence in September-October earlier than they jetted off to Australia for the T20 World Cup.

India additionally performed a warm-up match in opposition to hosts Australia in Brisbane. India sealed a last-over win over the defending champions on the Gabba, because of a surprising remaining over bowled by Mohammed Shami, who was a late addition to the 15-man squad. Shami changed Jasprit Bumrah who was dominated out of the T20 World Cup as a consequence of a again harm.

Shami bowled just one over within the warm-up match in opposition to Australia however showcased his wealth of exeprience, efficiently defending 11 runs and choosing up 3 wickets. India would have needed to provide Shami an prolonged run of their 2nd warm-up match in opposition to New Zealand on Wednesday in Brisbane however rain led to abandonement of the conflict.

Notably, just a few India and New Zealand gamers had indoor coaching classes at the same time as rain performed spoilsport on the Gabba.

Rain is anticipated to play a task within the much-anticipated conflict between India and Pakistan in Melbourne on Sunday. It stays to be seen how a lot of coaching the 2 groups can get within the lead-up to the blockbuster conflict as a result of moist climate within the metropolis.