Picture Credit: ULSil Malhotra/Timesofindia.com Timesofindia.com in Manchester: The Indian cricket team arrived in Manchester by train this afternoon and was welcomed by stable drizzle. The team, however, took the U-time at the last minute and did not take advantage of the planned trip from the platform where the train arrived.Instead, they climbed from the back door and the players were forced to walk 300 meters, mostly in the rain to get on the team bus. Captain SHUBMAN GILL was seen with the team when the others threw themselves on the bus because of the rain.India remained back in London after a heart break at Lord and even had training in Beckenham. Each player except Kl Rahul was in the present, and while like Rishabh Pant, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj took it easily, the rest worked in full intensity. There was a reason for concern, because Arshdeep Singh, who still has to play the game, injured his bowling hand.The party will now begin preparations for Old Trafford Ground in Manchester tomorrow, day after and on the eve of the match.
Why the India team came to Manchester from London by train and went in the rain
The first session will be behind the closed door without any access to the media, just as it happened for two sessions in Birmingham, and the door will be open at the morning meeting 21 July and in the afternoon hit 22 July.The Indian team will be very pleasant compared to London because it is much colder and has been consistent drizzle in the last few days. Even the days of the match have rain forecasts, but it has not threatened yet.Here a special charm of light showers and there should not be a reason for great concern. But the weather in England can play funny tricks and Manchester is likely to differ in the coming week.Arshdeep’s bowling hand well protectedArshdeep Singh, which was hit in networks, got stitches on the bowling hands and is unlikely to be available for selection for the fourth test. He traveled with the rest of the team to Manchester, but will be ready for Old Trafford. It is understood that Arshdeep received stitches on the day he was hit in networks.“We must see how bad the cut is,” said Indian coach Ryan assistant.“It is obvious that the medical team takes him to see a doctor. And whether he needs stitches or not, it will be important for our planning for several days,” he added.The fourth test between India and England will be played in Old Trafford, Manchester, starting on July 23.
