Team India reaches Canberra to take part in two-day warm-up match against Prime Ministers XI

Nov 28, 2024

Team India landed in Canberra to take part in the upcoming two-day warm-up match against Prime Ministers XI, which will be starting from November 30.

India staged a stunning comeback from a series whitewash against New Zealand at home, defeating Australia by 295 runs in the Perth Test despite being bowled out for a mere 150 runs in their first innings.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on their social media handle on Thursday that confirmed that Team India has landed in Canberra. Skipper Rohit Sharma, along with other team members, travelled with the squad.

According to a report from ESPNcricinfo, Rohit Sharma will be available for the two-day warm-up game against the Prime Ministers XI from November 30 in Canberra, ahead of the day-night Test in Adelaide.

Meanwhile, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma started practising in the nets as he joined the team in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the birth of his second child.

On the other hand, India head coach Gautam Gambhir flew back home amidst the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025 and will miss the two-day tour game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The report stated that Gambhir had left the squad to be in India for personal reasons.

A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) spokesperson confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that the India head coach will be back with the squad before the upcoming Adelaide Test, which will be starting on December 6.