IND vs PAK LIVE: Rohit Sharma & Co reach Melbourne, team to start practice at MCG from Friday: Follow T20 World CUP LIVE

India vs Pakistan LIVE: ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – After rain ruled out their final warm-up game against New Zealand, Team India have reached Melbourne on Thursday. Rohit Sharma and Co will also hit the nets and train hard before the Super 12 stage gets up and running later this week. The Men in Blue will open their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at the MCG on October 23. Follow IND vs PAK LIVE updates on Insidesport.IN

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IND vs PAK LIVE: Rohit Sharma led India reaches Melbourne, team to start practice at MCG from Friday: Follow T20 World CUP LIVE Updates

India’s T20 World Cup caravan finally arrives in Melbourne, three days before much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash at the MCG. Yuzvendra Chahal shared a story on social media where captain Rohit Sharma, reserve pacers Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Axar Patel are seen on their flight to the Victorian capital.

Suryakumar Yadav was also seen posing with Rohit Sharma’s daughter Samaira. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have travelled with their families to Australia for the T20 World Cup.

A gloomy forecast looms over even as Rohit Sharma and Co arrive in Melbourne on Thursday. The Indian squad is expected to have a net session on Friday, with Thursday being a travel and rest day for Rohit Sharma and Co.

Perth ✔️
Brisbane ✔️
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We are now in Melbourne for our first game! #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/SRhKYEnCdn

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2022

The Men in Blue were in Brisbane on Wednesday with their warm-up game against New Zealand washed out due to incessant rains. The Men in Blue are expected to have long net sessions as they look to maintain their shape heading into the tournament proper. Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid also have some key decisions to make in the build-up, with each practice session absolutely necessary in the build-up to the Pakistan clash.

IND vs PAK LIVE: Rohit Sharma led India reaches Melbourne, team to start practice at MCG from Friday: Follow T20 World CUP LIVE Updates

Captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid have a lot to ponder upon, with the questions still persisting regarding their best XI for the T20 WC opener. While Rohit Sharma has revealed that he already has a team ready, there is competition for places in the bowling department.

Harshal Patel and Mohammad Shami are battling out for a solitary spot, while the same goes for spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin. There has been little to choose between the options in both cases and the washed-out warm-up has robbed India of a chance of putting them up for a final test.

As for the conditions, Rain threat is increasing by the day on the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The Australian MET department has a grim weather forecast for Sunday (October 23). With nearly 25mm rain expected on the weekend, signs are not good for fans and broadcasters of the game.

With these two only meeting in ICC Tournaments & Asia Cup, the rain update in Melbourne has proven to be a dampener. According to weather.com, the Melbourne weather is expected to remain cloudy all day in on October 23. There are 60% chances of rain, meaning the match could be called off entirely or will be shortened.