Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Scheduled To Reach Delhi Prior To Australia Departure, Indian Squad To Travel In Two Phases: Report

Team India's touring party for the upcoming Australia series will jet off for the land Down Under. The entire squad will travel to Australia in two batches, with the touchdown destination being Perth.

The Men in Blue tour Australia for a white-ball series, beginning with a three-match ODI series. Following that, a five-match T20I series will also take place between the two rivals.

The Indian touring party involves superstar cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who will return to national duty for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy Final.

Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma To Reach Delhi Before Perth Departure

The Indian cricket team would come together in the National Capital, from where they would board the jets that would touch down in Perth, Australia.

Reports have mentioned that the team will travel in two phases, with one unit departing in the morning and the other group flying out in the evening. It would depend on the logistical availability of business-class tickets for a long-duration flight.

Team India superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will arrive in New Delhi alongside ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, where they will join the squad members before flying out for Australia.

“Virat and Rohit will touch down in the capital either on the day of departure or a day prior,” sources privy to the developments said to PTI.

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Notably, Team India would play the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi, which is why the squad will come together in the national capital to travel in groups.

India Team To Be Hosted For Special Dinner By Coach Gautam Gambhir

Before the Indian team flies out for Perth, head coach Gautam Gambhir has organised a special dinner for the entire team and support staff, as per multiple reports. The dinner is expected to take place at the head coach's official residence in New Delhi.

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The Shubman Gill-led Team India is in Delhi for the West Indies Tests, and they are expected to reach Gambhir's residence after their scheduled practice session on Wednesday.

The dinner hosted by head coach Gautam Gambhir would help blow off steam and help the players and support staff bond with each other before travelling overseas for a lengthy tour.