As India remain gridlocked, England players enjoy football warm-ups at Rose Bowl – Watch

Scenes before IND vs ENG 5th T20I (Screengrab) The build-up to the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton took an unusual turn on Saturday after the Indian team suffered traffic delays, forcing a change in the pre-match schedule.While India had yet to arrive at the venue, England’s players made the most of the extra time by engaging in a relaxed game of rondo, a popular football training drill used by several sports teams to improve quick passing, movement and reflexes.The home side looked relaxed despite the unexpected delay, with the players enjoying their warm-up as they waited for the visitors to arrive at the stadium. Videos from the ground showed England cricketers exchanging quick passes in a tight circle, a routine that has become a regular part of football training and is also used by cricket teams to hone coordination before matches.The delay was caused after the Indian team bus ran into traffic on its way to the Rose Bowl. As a result, the draw, originally scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, was delayed by 30 minutes. Officials later confirmed that the draw will take place at 19:15 IST, with the match scheduled to start at 19:30 IST.Watch: England players enjoy a game of rondo football as they await India’s delayed arrival at the Rose BowlOnce the Indian team reached the venue, the preparations quickly picked up pace. Captain Shreyas Iyer was seen walking onto the field with bat and gloves for a short practice while all-rounder Suryansh Shedge was spotted marking his run-up, fueling speculation that he could feature in the playing eleven. There were also hints that India might make a few changes after the disappointing run.England will go into the match with an unassailable 3-0 lead after the opening match was wiped out and will be aiming for a 4-0 series win. India, meanwhile, are looking to avoid a fade and end the tough tour on a positive note.