Ahead of their participation in the Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team led by Rohit Sharma and including star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, exhibited a relaxed and cheerful demeanor during a bus journey in Sri Lanka. After arriving in the island nation, the players engaged in a light-hearted moment that was captured on video and shared on X (earlier Twitter).
The clip depicts Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja sharing a jovial exchange while relishing snacks on the bus. Prior to their Sri Lankan expedition, the Indian squad spent six days in Bangalore where a camp was organized by the team management. This camp aimed to equip the players for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup.
During their time in Bangalore, the players not only developed their skills but also successfully underwent fitness assessments. The camaraderie displayed between Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in the video offers a glimpse into the team’s positive and cohesive spirit as they gear up for the forthcoming cricketing challenges.
Watch the Clip here:
This 😂 Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja! #AsiaCup2023 #AsiaCup23 #RohitSharma #Jadeja #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ypvC0X4SwH
— CricketCraze18 (@cricket_craze18) August 30, 2023
The comprehensive schedule for the Asia Cup 2023, jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan, is as follows:
Group Stage Matches:
Match 1: August 30 – Pakistan takes on Nepal in Group A at Multan, Pakistan, scheduled for 3:00 pm IST.
Match 2: August 31 – Bangladesh faces Sri Lanka in Group B at Kandy, Sri Lanka, set for 3:00 pm IST.
Match 3: September 2 – India goes head-to-head with Pakistan in Group A at Kandy, Sri Lanka, slated for 3:00 pm IST.
Match 4: September 3 – Bangladesh competes against Afghanistan in Group B at Lahore, Pakistan, scheduled for 3:00 pm IST.
Match 5: September 4 – India clashes with Nepal in Group A at Kandy, Sri Lanka, planned for 3:00 pm IST.
Match 6: September 5 – Afghanistan meets Sri Lanka in Group B at Lahore, Pakistan, at 3:00 pm IST.
Super Four Stage Itinerary:
Match 1: September 6 – A1 faces B2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with a start time of 3:00 pm IST.
Match 2: September 9 – B1 encounters B2 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, commencing at 3:00 pm IST.
Match 3: September 10 – A1 battles A2 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, set to begin at 3:00 pm IST.
Match 4: September 12 – A2 meets B1 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, with the match starting at 3:00 pm IST.
Match 5: September 14 – A1 takes on B1 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, with the match commencing at 3:00 pm IST.
Match 6: September 15 – A2 clashes with B2 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, starting at 3:00 pm IST.
The pinnacle of the Asia Cup 2023, the final, will unfold on September 17 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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