The Indian cricket team has arrived in Rajkot for the third Test match against England in their five-match series. The team will be staying at the Sayaji Hotel and will enjoy themed rooms and traditional Gujarati cuisine. The match holds great significance as the series is currently tied at 1-1.
Indian Cricket Team Arrives in Rajkot for Crucial Test Match Against England
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The Indian cricket team has arrived in Rajkot for the third Test match against England in their five-match series. They will be staying at the Sayaji Hotel in Rajkot until Monday, February 19.
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Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have been given a suite with a Saurashtra heritage theme, showcasing the rich culture of the region. Meanwhile, captain Rohit Sharma has been allocated the presidential suite room of the Royal Heritage theme, which highlights the royal traditions of Saurashtra.
The hotel director mentioned that the Indian players have a fondness for Kathiyawadi food, with KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya particularly enjoying Khichdi Kadhi. He also revealed that even the legendary MS Dhoni indulged in the popular dish whenever he visited Rajkot.
Special Themed Rooms and Traditional Cuisine at Sayaji Hotel
The Sayaji Hotel in Rajkot has gone above and beyond to make the Indian cricket team's stay special. The hotel has unique themed rooms that showcase the rich culture of Saurashtra. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are staying in a suite with a Saurashtra heritage theme, while captain Rohit Sharma enjoys the presidential suite room of the Royal Heritage theme.
In addition to the themed rooms, the hotel has made special arrangements for the team to enjoy authentic Gujarati and Kathiyawadi cuisine. The players will have the opportunity to indulge in traditional dishes such as Dahi Tikari, Vagherela Rotlo, and Khichdi Kadhi.
The hotel director mentioned that the Indian players have a fondness for Kathiyawadi food, with KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya particularly enjoying Khichdi Kadhi. He also revealed that even the legendary MS Dhoni indulged in the popular dish whenever he visited Rajkot.
Significance of the Third Test Match in Rajkot
The upcoming Test match in Rajkot holds great significance for both teams as the series is currently tied at 1-1. England won the first match in Hyderabad by 28 runs, but India bounced back with a convincing 106-run victory in Vizag.
Both teams will be eager to secure a lead in the series with a win in Rajkot. England is aiming to become the first away team to win a Test series in India in 12 years. Interestingly, they were the last team to achieve this feat when they defeated India 2-1 under the leadership of Alastair Cook in 2012.
Stuart Broad, the English fast bowler, expressed confidence in the Indian batting line-up, stating that someone will step up in the absence of Virat Kohli. With the series finely balanced, fans can expect an exciting contest in Rajkot as both teams battle for supremacy.