As India remains stuck in traffic, England players enjoy football warm-up at Rose Bowl – Watch | Cricket News
The build-up to the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton took an unusual turn on Saturday after the Indian team was delayed by traffic, forcing a change in the pre-match schedule.While India has yet to reach the venue, the England players took advantage of the extra time by participating in a relaxing game of rondo, a popular football training exercise used by many sports teams to improve quick passing, movement and reflexes.The hosts appeared relaxed despite the unexpected delay, with the players enjoying a warm-up session as they waited for the visitors to arrive at the stadium. Videos from the ground showed England cricketers exchanging quick passes in a tight circle, a routine that has become a common part of football training sessions and is also used by cricket teams to sharpen coordination before matches.The delay was caused after the Indian team bus got stuck in traffic on its way to the Rose Bowl. As a result, the toss, which was originally scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, has been postponed by 30 minutes. Officials later confirmed that the toss will take place at 7:15 PM IST, with the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.Watch: England players enjoy a game of rondo football as they await India’s delayed arrival at the Rose BowlOnce the Indian team reached the venue, preparations gathered pace. Captain Shreyas Iyer was seen walking towards the field carrying his bat and gloves for a short practice session, while all-rounder Suryansh Shedge was seen marking his run-up, sparking speculation that he could feature in the playing XI. There were also signs that India could make some changes after a disappointing series.England lead the contest with an undisputed 3-0 lead after the opening game was washed out and are looking to complete a 4-0 series victory. India, on the other hand, will be looking to avoid a whitewash and end a tough tour on a positive note.
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