Team India trained for the upcoming IND vs AFG T20Is amid low temperature and a chill weather in Mohali. The three-match T20I series will kick off from today, marking the return of stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kolhi to the shortest format.
Team India freezes as they train in Mohali for IND vs AFG 1st T20I
In the video posted by BCCI on X, players were seen reacting to the extreme cold, with some of them even offering tips. While all-rounder Axar Patel was shocked on learning that the temperature was 12 degree Celsius and not the 7 he thought, Arshdeep Singh joked that he could roam around in half sleeves. Washington Sundar added fuel to the fire, claiming that the weather was similar to where he came from.
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he stage is set for a frosty clash in Mohali as India takes on Afghanistan in the first T20I. While winter chills may numb fingers and ears, they’re unlikely to dampen the fiery spirit of cricket ready to blaze on the field.
Afghan players braved the icy winds and single-digit temperatures for a net session earlier, their faces reflecting the bite of the weather. But step into the enclosed nets, and their focus sharpened, eager to make the most of this opportunity. Unlike India, they warmed up with a recent series win over UAE, confidence coursing through their veins.
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