Ahead of the first One-day International against Sri Lanka starting 13th July, the Indian team competed in their 2nd intra-squad game under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Rahul Dravid.
Video hosted on Sri Lanka cricket Youtube Channel
With hot and humid conditions on offer, the team management is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the Men in Blue are acclimatised to the surroundings post their quarantine.
The official Twitter handle of the BCCI too shared snapshots of the game as the young Indian side underwent a gruelling practice game to prepare for the upcoming matches.
📸 📸: A good day in the field as #TeamIndia play their 2⃣nd intra-squad game in Colombo 👌 👌#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/Fiyk8poKXw
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2021
In a video hosted on Sri Lanka Cricket's Youtube Channel, most of the Indian players were grinding out in their bid to stake a claim in the playing XI of the side.
Navdeep Saini was rewarded for his consistent line and length with the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal, courtesy of an absolute peach that angled away from the left-hander.
Watch the wickets here - Video hosted on Sri Lanka cricket Youtube Channel
The team with Shikhar Dhawan at the helm is set to feature in three ODIs and as many T20s at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.