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Team India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid had gone to Bilaspur to inaugurate the Khel Mahakumbh.
Team India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid have reached Dharamshala. The rest of the team players had reached HPCA Stadium on March 3 itself. Where the 5th Test is to be played against England after 2 days from 7th March.
According to media reports, Rohit and Dravid had gone as chief guests to a state event. They reached Dharamshala by afternoon. Therefore, it is difficult for him to participate even in today's practice session.
The team reached Dharamshala only on March 3.
The players of England and Team India reached Dharamshala on 3 March itself. Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid could not reach the stadium with them. Both were expected to reach the ground by Tuesday morning but both reached the ground by around 1:30 pm.
Both teams were scheduled to start practice on March 3. But practice could not take place due to heavy rain. Then on March 4, the weather cleared and both the teams made preparations. Now both the teams have a practice session on March 5, but the chances of Rohit and Dravid participating in it are less.
Rahul Dravid (left) and Rohit Sharma (right) reached Dharamshala on Tuesday.
Rohit-Dravid had gone to participate in the sports Mahakumbh
According to reports, Rohit and Dravid had gone to Bilaspur, about 150 km from Dharamshala. Here he inaugurated the third edition of Khel Mahakumbh along with Cabinet Minister Anurag Thakur. Earlier, Rohit had also attended the pre-wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani, son of businessman Mukesh Ambani.
India is ahead 3-1 in the series
A 5 test series is being played between India and England. The first Test, which started in Hyderabad from January 25, was won by England by 28 runs. After this, India won 3 consecutive matches and took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.
Test match is going to be held in Dharamshala after 7 years.
Test match being held in Dharamshala after 7 years
Only the second Test match in history will be held in Dharamshal. Earlier in 2017, the first Test match was played here between India and Australia. India won it by 8 wickets and captured the series 2-1. Now the last match of the series will be played between India and England from March 7.
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