Team India Kicks Off Preparations for WTC Final at Lord's

Indian Team Begins Training in England

Upon their arrival in England for the Test series, the Indian cricket team has commenced their training sessions in anticipation of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final, which will feature Australia and South Africa. On the first day of practice, players including captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant were observed engaging in warm-up exercises.

The inaugural Test match between India and England is scheduled to take place at Headingley, Leeds on June 20. Currently based in London, the Indian squad put in a rigorous workout at the Lord's Indoor Cricket Centre on their first day. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared footage of the players' training on social media:

Why Did Team India Choose Lord's for Practice?

As Team India settled into the Lord's Indoor Stadium for their training, questions arose regarding their early arrival before the WTC final. It appears that the team intends to take full advantage of the facilities at Lord's in preparation for the significant series and may also observe the WTC final between Australia and South Africa.

Recent Encounters Between Australia and South Africa

In their last five matches, Australia and South Africa have each secured two victories, with one match resulting in a draw. Although Australia may seem to have the upper hand statistically, the recent matchups indicate a closely contested rivalry. However, this upcoming Test is not just any match; it is the final, and previous outcomes will have little bearing when the stakes are high.