In an unexpected turn of events, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who had been present at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar, Gujarat, rejoined the Indian team on Tuesday, March 5. What surprised everyone was that Rohit opted for a helicopter ride to reach Dharamsala, where the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series against England was scheduled to take place.
Rohit Sharma Arrives In Dharamshala On A Chopper Ahead Of 5th Test
The decision to travel by helicopter might have been influenced by the unavailability of regular flights and the extreme weather conditions in the region. Weather forecasts indicate that the upcoming match, scheduled to start on March 7, could experience temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, possibly even dropping to single digits. These predictions suggest extremely cold conditions at the venue, with the possibility of snowfall.
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Captain #RohitSharma reached Dharamshala in a helicopter #INDvsENGTest #INDvsENG #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/VCel3K9zxr
— G Dhivakar (@Dhivakar2000) March 5, 2024
It’s not uncommon for cricketers to opt for helicopter rides to reach the field on time. Australian player David Warner notably took a helicopter ride to make it to a game in the Big Bash League 2023-24. His chopper touched down at the Sydney Cricket Ground just moments before the scheduled start of the match, ensuring he arrived promptly.
In the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series, India has secured an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Despite facing defeat in the first Test, the Indian team rallied back with three successive victories. Throughout the series, the Indian youngsters have showcased their talent and resilience, while the experienced players have also contributed significantly to the team’s success.
Despite the series already being decided, the upcoming IND vs ENG 5th Test still holds significance as valuable World Test Championship points are on the line.
India’s updated squad for the 5th Test:
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep
