A large crowd gathered at the MCG on Christmas Eve to watch the Indian cricket team practice, marking one of the few public training sessions during their Australian tour. Fans, including those who drove from Sydney, were respectful and allowed the team to train undisturbed. The open session comes after closed practices in Brisbane and Sydney, citing the need for peace of mind and focus for the team. The public viewing at the MCG is possible due to the training facilities being located in a public space outside the ground.
It’s a sunny Christmas Eve at the batting nets outside the MCG . Rows of people line the metal barricades, craning their necks to get a glimpse of the players walking out.
“Sometimes the fans are super enthusiastic and do not draw a line … you know you need to know how to show your love,” says Choudhary. Team India have clashed with the media during the current tour. Superstar Virat Kohli was involved in a, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja failed to answer any questions from Australian reporters, only answering a few questions in Hindi.Team captain Rohit Sharma dismissed a question from a reporter about the issue at a press conference today, saying he was “not aware” of any controversy.“It’s fun to have a bit of fun ... It’s part and parcel of the game,” said Bhatt.
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