The India vs Sri Lanka 3-match ODI series is all set to start on December 10 at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala. Ahead of the series opener, both the teams have arrived at the scenic Dharamsala on Thursday. After a smoggy encounter in Delhi, the players of both the teams are enjoying a fresh environment in Himachal Pradesh. The HPCA stadium has always been an attraction not only for the tourists visiting Dharamsala but also the players who arrive here to play a cricket match.
As soon as the men in blue reached the field for their practice session, they were mesmerised after witnessing the natural beauty surrounding the arena. The BCCI shared some of the beautiful pictures of the practice session on social media.
Here’s the tweet:
The beautiful Dhauladhar range can be a pleasant distraction but you must keep your eyes on the ball. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/kFLbXtB4gH
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2017
In another picture, the frame was shared by Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel and the backdrop showing the vast Himalayan range is simply heartwarming.
You cannot keep @hardikpandya7 @akshar2026 and @Jaspritbumrah93 away for too long. They are back and ready to go. #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/bXTeZxUoWN
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2017
While the team is busy in practice, Hardik Pandya and Jaspreet Bumrah are taking the fun to another level:
Teammates are there for each other even after the noise of the crowd is gone. @hardikpandya7 #teammates #indiancricketteam #beautifuldharamshala pic.twitter.com/0RfumzAE3c
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 8, 2017
Debutant Siddharth Kaul is ready for the action
Let’s have a look at how the new captain and the ex-captain are preparing themselves for the first ODI:
MS Dhoni Warming up at the HPCA stadium/ Photo: Twitter
The football game in progress/ Photo: Twitter
Healthy food is also important/ Photo: Twitter
Apart from the players, the Indian head coach Ravi Shastri along with batting coach Sanjay Bangar and bowling coach Bharat Arun went on to the and analysed the pitch.
Shastri, Arun and Bangar watching the track/ Photo: PTI
Not only the Indian players but the Lankans are also enjoying the place and here’s the proof:
Selfie Time/ Photo: Twitter
The players had a grand welcome at the airport. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was seen with his wife Nupur. Rohit Sharma was also accompanied by wife Ritika Sajdeh.
Team India captain Rohit Sharma with wife Ritika Sajdeh and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar with wife Nupur Bharti arrived at the Gaggal Airport for the 1st ODI to be played at the HPCA Stadium , Dharamshala #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/tC67XilIwZ
— BCCI Men (@BCCImen_) December 7, 2017
Virat Kohli has been rested ahead of the South Africa tour. He has been playing continuous cricket for the last 48 months. In his absence, Rohit Sharma will be leading the team under the guidance of MS Dhoni.
