Indian Team Arrives in Rajkot for T20I Clash with England
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Synopsis
The Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has arrived in Rajkot for the third T20I against England. With a series lead of 2-0, the team received a warm reception from enthusiastic fans. Key players have been replaced due to injuries as both teams prepare for tomorrow's practice.
Key Takeaways
- The Indian cricket team is currently leading the T20I series 2-0 against England.
- The team received a warm welcome from fans upon arrival in Rajkot.
- Tilak Varma's exceptional performance helped India win the second T20I.
- Injuries have led to changes in the squad, with Dube and Ramandeep joining.
- The third T20I is set to take place at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Rajkot, Jan 26 (NationPress) The Indian team, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, touched down in Rajkot on Sunday in anticipation of the third T20I against England. Fans in the city gave a heartfelt reception to the players, thrilled to witness their cricketing heroes up close.
Currently, India is ahead in the five-match T20I series with a score of 2-0, following a nail-biting victory in the second match held in Chennai, where they chased down a target of 166 runs thanks to an outstanding performance by Tilak Varma, who scored an impressive 78 not out, hitting five sixes and four fours, which led the team to victory with four balls remaining at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
As the third T20I approaches at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday, both teams are scheduled to hold practice sessions tomorrow. The Men in Blue began the series with a commanding victory of seven wickets in the first match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They maintained their form in Chennai, clinching a thrilling win in a closely contested match.
On Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the inclusion of Shivam Dube and Ramandeep Singh in the squad, replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh.
The BCCI disclosed, “All-rounder Nitish Reddy sustained a side strain injury during practice on January 24 in Chennai. He has been ruled out of the ongoing five-match T20I series and will undergo further treatment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.”
“Rinku Singh experienced a low back spasm while fielding in the first T20I against England on January 22. He is recovering well under the supervision of the BCCI medical team and will miss the second and third matches of the series.”
The Indian squad for the T20I series against England is as follows: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh.
