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India To Play Intra-Squad Game In WACA Perth Amid Strict Lockdown Ordered By BCCI

Akshita Patel

India to play warm up game in Perth [Source: @BCCI/X.com]India to play warm up game in Perth [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

In a notable development, India is set to play a 3-day intra squad game from Friday to Sunday at the WACA Stadium in Perth, days ahead of the first Test against Australia. However, as per The West Australian, BCCI has ordered a strict lockdown to keep the general public from taking a peek at the proceedings. 

Team India arrived in Perth, Australia earlier this week ahead of the 5-game Test series against Australia. The series opener is scheduled at Optus Stadium from November 22 and the visitors hit the nets at WACA Ground in Perth on Tuesday to get hold of the Australian conditions.

India to play warm-up game amid closed doors

Meanwhile, after initially cancelling the intra-squad game between India and India A, BCCI has now asked the 18-member senior squad to conduct a 3-day intra-squad warm-up game from Friday to Sunday. The practice game is likely to be played at the WACA Ground in Perth but BCCI has ordered strict restrictions.

As reported by The West Australian, BCCI has asked WACA ground staff to switch off their phones and avoid taking pictures of the game. Not only that, the BCCI has asked for a lockdown with the ground shielded with black covers to restrict public access. 

Interestingly, team India practised in nets on Tuesday at the WACA Ground with black covers amid a closed door private set up. Rishabh Pant, Ashwin, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were seen getting much needed practice. However, Virat Kohli was surprisingly missing from the proceedings.

Perth pitch curator fires warning at India

Ahead of the inaugural game of the Border-Gavaskar Series, Perth pitch curator had warned India of a spicy deck. He said that Optus Stadium pitch will have good bounce, carry and significant pace. A 10 mm of grass is present on the surface to assist pacers and the curator was confident that the wicket will stay the same for all five days.