India are gearing up for the 1st test against the mighty “England” at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The Boys in Blue lead by captain fearless “Virat Kohli” sweated it out ahead of the all important first test. Unlike the conditions in the limited over series, it is expected to be overcast conditions with cold wind blowing, favouring the fast bowlers. 165 kms away from the city in London the weather had taken a turn as cold conditions had overtaken the sultry summers of England.
The ongoing women’s hockey world cup in London offered the typical English weather with the onflow of rain. It may be a good sign for hockey and a good news for bowlers as well but certainly not good news for Indian batters, who have struggled to play the moving ball in England.
Also watch: Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli showcase some Bhangra moves in Chelmsford. Watch Video
In the previous tours of 2011 and 2014, India struggled in the cold conditions of England but in the ongoing tour it was expected to be favourable conditions for India with the 2018 English summers being the hottest summer on record in England. The conditions had taken a round in the recent days and its all for India to worry about.
However, practise sessions can be handy which may give a hint of what’s coming in upcoming five days. Indian team members Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ishant Sharma, Murali Vijay and Hardik Pandya sweated it out in the net sessions
Here’s the video
Watch #TeamIndia sweat it out in the nets as they gear up for the 1st Test against England at Edgbatson, beginning August 1.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/mp53kUMaFj
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 30, 2018
