More curls and cuts for Team India

Curls and cuts in the Indian cricket team were visible on Friday during a practice session when talk of hair was in the air. Paceman Munaf Patel has shed his locks for looks of a studious schoolboy while seamer Sreesanth has straightened out his curly hair. It was not clear whether the move was linked to superstition ahead of the best-of-three finals against Australia. Will there be a twist in the tail at the SCG on Sunday?

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Out of favour Virender Sehwag was seen bowling medium-pacers during India’s net practice at the SCG on Friday. Complimented about his deliveries which were rising sharply, Viru quipped: "Will have to do this too in this old age."

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The Indians have chosen to have their practice session in the morning on Saturday as the streets of Sydney would be swarming and traffic restrictions imposed in the evening because of Mardi Gras, a gay parade. One official said a couple of guys from the Indian team would be welcome in the procession. Don’t know who he was referring to.

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The India under-19 team was also the point of discussion while their illustrious seniors practiced at the SCG nets on Friday. As they walked back to the dressing room, television reporters requested them to share their wishes with the audiences. "We wish them the best of luck. Let’s hope they will come back with the World Cup," Sachin Tendulkar said. "Last time we played the Under-19s final we had lost it. If they can win it on Sunday it will be great for our country," Rohit Sharma opined.

"The key is to feel good on the morning of the match," was Yuvraj Singh’s advice.

However, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Irfan Pathan avoided the cameras. The former said he would speak to the players via the team manager directly.

News Source : Samachar