Chandigarh: The three-match T20I series between India and Australia is going to start from September 20. The first match of the series is to be played in Mohali city of Punjab. Team India players are reaching Mohali on Friday for the first match. However, Team India led by Rohit Sharma will start their practice session from Saturday.
The PCA has informed that the first practice session of the Indian team will be from Saturday. The Aaron Finch-led Australian team has already reached Mohali. The Australian team will start its practice session from Friday.
There is also a lot of enthusiasm among the fans about the India and Australia series. On Wednesday and Thursday, thousands of fans reached the counter of the PCA Stadium to buy tickets for the match. Ticket sales were to start at 4 pm but fans had reached the stadium several hours ago. This is the first time after the Covid pandemic that a match is going to be held in Mohali with 100 per cent capsity.
Important opportunity before the World Cup
Team India has a chance to strengthen its preparation before the World Cup. In the recent Asia Cup, Team India was out of Super 4. The biggest question in front of Team India is about its fast bowling attack. However, Jaspreet Bumrah and Harshal Patel have returned to the team for the series against Australia. Apart from this, Mohammed Shami has also been given a chance in the team.
Questions are also being raised about KL Rahul’s form in the top order. KL Rahul has a chance to regain form in the three-match series played against Australia. If Rahul does not perform well in the series against Australia and South Africa, then there may be a debate about his place in the team.