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India undergo practice drills ahead of Nidahas Trophy final
Fresh from a thrilling win in their last league game against hosts Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will have their tails up as they prepare to take on a confident India in the final of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. In what was a virtual semi-final against the islanders on Friday, Bangladesh pulled off a brilliant two-wicket win from the jaws of defeat in the final over, which was marred by ugly scenes following the on-field umpires' failure to call the second delivery of the final over a no-ball for height.
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma (C), Shardul Thakur (L) and Shikhar Dhawan (R) take part in a practice session at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday ahead of the Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series final against Bangladesh on Sunday. (AFP)
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Rohit Sharma (C), Suresh Raina (L) and Shikhar Dhawan at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, looking at other teammates. (AFP)
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Indian pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat has so far taken five wickets in the Nidahas Trophy so far. (AFP)
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Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was instrumental with his spell against Bangladesh in India’ last league game which helped them qualify for the final. (AFP)
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma was Man of the Match in their final league game against Bangladesh. He scored a brilliant 89. (AFP)
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Yuzvendra Chahal could prove to be the difference between the two sides in the final on Sunday. (AFP)
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Left-handed Shikhar Dhawan is the third highest, and highest Indian, run-scorer of the Nidahas Trophy with 188 runs. (AFP)
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Shikhar Dhawan (C) has two half-centuries in the tournament with a best of 90. (AFP)
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Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma (2R) during fielding practice on the eve of the final. (AFP)
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It remains to be seen whether Indian cricketer Lokesh Rahul plays in the final or not. (AFP)
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Shikhar Dhawan will need to give India a good start against Bangladesh on Sunday if they wish to win the event. (AFP)
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