Report and pics from Rajtilak Naik in Fatorda
Daijiworld Media Network - Goa
Margao, Feb 13: India and Sri Lanka are now all set for the crucial encounter to be played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, Fatorda-Margao on Wednesday, January 14.
It will be a do-or-die match for the Indians whereas the Sri Lankans will be eager to win the Goa encounter which will give them a series victory.
Both the teams on Tuesday practised very hard and did their strategy planning during the net practice session on the stadium.
The net practice started around 9.00 am and went on till 1.00 pm.
The Indian team is facing problems of injuries these days but they are very optimistic about Wednesday's match. A dark cloud was seen hovering in the Sri Lankan dressing room as their ace batsman Kumar Sangakkara remained absent for the net practice.
Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar
Indian captain Rahul Dravid during the net practice.
Saurav ganguly is seen giving some tips to Robin Uthappa.
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar.
The batting trio...Sachin, Ganguly and Sehwag are seen engaged in a serious discussion during the net practice; Sri Lankan coach Tom Moody with Jayawardene
Indian coach Greg Chappel is seen planning the strategy with the players
Local school children had their life's experience after seeing their favourite players in their own eyes
Sri lanka's patience master Marvan Atapattu during the net practice
Sanath Jayasuriya during the net practice
Malinga is seen having a sip of relaxation with his team-mate
The Media getting set to capture the action
Sri Lankan team during the net practice
Sri Lankan coach Tom Moody giving some important tips to Sanath Jayasuriya
Coach and captains talk
When daijiworld enquired with captain Mahela Jayawardene, he shrugged it off saying, "Nothing is serious, it was just a stomach ache and Sangakkara will be fully fit for the big match."
After the net practice both the team captains addressed the media and explained their strategies for the Goa encounter.
Both the teams are now fully set for the big match.