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Rain threat looms for India vs Australia ODI at Eden Gardens

Updated On Sep 20, 2017 06:34 PM IST
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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a light moment during India’s practice session as the Eden Gardens remained out of bounds thanks to rain and a wet outfield. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a light moment during India’s practice session as the Eden Gardens remained out of bounds thanks to rain and a wet outfield. (REUTERS)

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The build-up for the India vs Australia ODI at Eden Gardens has been interrupted by persistent rain over the last one week. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The build-up for the India vs Australia ODI at Eden Gardens has been interrupted by persistent rain over the last one week. (AFP)

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Some of the covers were removed as the ground staff try to prepare the ground but there is a threat of rain even during the match on Thursday. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Some of the covers were removed as the ground staff try to prepare the ground but there is a threat of rain even during the match on Thursday. (PTI)

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Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team decided to have a short football practice session. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team decided to have a short football practice session. (AFP)

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The ground staff worked hard to remove the excess water from the covers. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The ground staff worked hard to remove the excess water from the covers. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli interacted with the fans who were present at the stadium as both India and Australia cancelled their training sessions. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli interacted with the fans who were present at the stadium as both India and Australia cancelled their training sessions. (AP)

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MS Dhoni and other members of the Indian cricket team decided to have an impromptu football practice session just outside the dressing room. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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MS Dhoni and other members of the Indian cricket team decided to have an impromptu football practice session just outside the dressing room. (AP)

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Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri inspect the pitch for the second ODI in Kolkata. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri inspect the pitch for the second ODI in Kolkata. (AP)

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The Indian cricket team decided to make use of the limited facilities and they had a short practice session. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Indian cricket team decided to make use of the limited facilities and they had a short practice session. (AP)

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Virat Kohli had a good workout with his other team-mates. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli had a good workout with his other team-mates. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team will be hoping that the rain stays away as India aim to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team will be hoping that the rain stays away as India aim to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a light moment during practice. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni share a light moment during practice. (AFP)

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The ground staff continued to work incredibly hard as they tried to remove the excess water of the covers. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The ground staff continued to work incredibly hard as they tried to remove the excess water of the covers. (PTI)

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Rain continued to play hide and seek and it was a frustrating day for the ground staff. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rain continued to play hide and seek and it was a frustrating day for the ground staff. (PTI)

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Kolkata has been receiving rain on a regular basis for the last one week and there is fear that the game might not take place tomorrow. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kolkata has been receiving rain on a regular basis for the last one week and there is fear that the game might not take place tomorrow. (AFP)

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Australia captain Steve Smith has a word with the ground staff as the team practised indoors. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Australia captain Steve Smith has a word with the ground staff as the team practised indoors. (PTI)

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Australia will be hoping that they can come back into the series after suffering a loss in Chennai. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Australia will be hoping that they can come back into the series after suffering a loss in Chennai. (AFP)

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The Eden Gardens have an improved drainage facility but the rains in Kolkata have meant that the groundsman has not had enough time to prepare the wicket. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Eden Gardens have an improved drainage facility but the rains in Kolkata have meant that the groundsman has not had enough time to prepare the wicket. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli has a good laugh with Ravindra Jadeja and Manish Pandey. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli has a good laugh with Ravindra Jadeja and Manish Pandey. (PTI)

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MS Dhoni and other members of the Indian cricket team wait for practice. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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MS Dhoni and other members of the Indian cricket team wait for practice. (AP)

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Fans will be hoping that the rain stays away for Australia’s first ODI encounter against India at The Eden Gardens since 2003. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fans will be hoping that the rain stays away for Australia’s first ODI encounter against India at The Eden Gardens since 2003. (AP)

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