Image Source : TWITTER/HARDIKPANDYA | INSTAGRAM/ASHWIN Team India gears up for the third Test in opposition to England
All-rounder Hardik Pandya shared a number of images on social media because the Indian workforce arrived in Ahmedabad for the third Test of the sequence in opposition to England. The pink-ball Test is scheduled to begin on the newly-constructed Motera Stadium from February 24.
Hardik, who final donned whites for India again in September 2018 in Southampton in opposition to England, made a comeback to the facet for this dwelling sequence in opposition to England. Hardik took it to Twitter to share a selfie from Motera.
“It feels surreal to be out here at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Motera. Absolutely magnificent,” learn the caption. Motera, the world’s largest cricket stadium, has a capability of 110,000 and the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has allowed 50 per cent capability for the third Test.
The first two video games of the Test sequence have been held on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai whereas the final two shall be performed on the Motera.
Hardik additionally shared images from the workforce’s fitness center session and referred to as the set-up at Motera ‘magnificent’. All-rounder Axar Patel, who made his debut in opposition to England within the second Test and in addition plucked a five-wicket haul, additionally shared footage of the squad.
“As if the stadium in itself wasn’t enough.. the high-performance gym setup and surpassed all expectations. Magnificent!”
Meanwhile, off-spinner Ravi Ashwin confirmed his goofy facet on social media. On his Instagram deal with, he shared a clip the place he was seen shaking legs to the tunes of Kollywood blockbuster Master. Ashwin was additionally accompanied by Hardik and Kuldeep Yadav. He wrote, “Vaathi ought to be pleased!!
After being outplayed at dwelling within the first Test, Virat Kohli-led India staged a outstanding turnaround to win the second Test and stage the four-game sequence 1-1. Ashwin picked eight wickets within the second Test and in addition scored a memorable century on his dwelling floor at Chepauk. He was additionally adjudged the Player of the Match as he made match-winning contributions in each departments.