Who would’ve thought that a pink ball match, India’s Tour of Australia, could experience a complete disruption? This unexpected event happened during the first day of the much-awaited face-off between India and the Prime Minister’s XI, staged as part of India’s ongoing trip to Australia.
What was the cause of this interruption? Persistent rain. It drizzled non-stop from morning to late afternoon, forcing the players off the green. A subsequent field conditions check failed because, guess what, the rain was heavier rain by evening. This led to the officials cancelling that day’s game. The purpose of this rescheduled two-day practise match for India against their second Test in Adelaide has been shifted; it is now a 50-over format happening on Sunday.
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Got a ticket for Saturday’s game? You’ll get your money back. These newly-decked pink ball matches are crucial for India, allowing players to become comfortable with evening play. In focus are Rohit Sharma, the team captain back after missing a Perth Test due to personal issues, and Shubman Gill, the opener on his way back from a thumb injury.
Come Sunday’s limited-overs game, both are expected to feature. It acts as India’s final warmup before the day-night Test in Adelaide slated for December 6. Speaking of Adelaide Test, it creates a mixed bag of emotions for India. That’s where India’s unthinkable 36-all-out slump happened in 2020. Yet they’ve rebounded with a commendable two-hundred-and-ninety-five-run triumph in the first Test in Perth. They’re certainly looking to better their score and maintain the winning streak.
Weather hiccups aside, Sunday’s curtailed pink ball match still presents a useful learning curve for the Indian squad before the Adelaide match. Fans stay hopeful for weather mercy while the team readies for another spirited contest, India vs Australia rivalry continues!
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