Ranchi: Cricket fever intensified in Ranchi on Wednesday as Team India and the West Indies arrived in the city ahead of the second T20 international on October 9. The arrival of the Indian team has added to the excitement among fans, with Ranchi taking on a strong blue-and-cricket atmosphere.
Both teams travelled from Birsa Munda Airport to their hotel after reaching Ranchi. Special arrangements have been made for the players at Radisson Blu, including food options tailored to their dietary requirements. The menu reportedly includes local millet-based dishes and madua roti, along with specialised options for the visiting West Indies squad.
The second T20 will be played at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium on October 9, starting at 7 pm. Both teams are scheduled to practise at the stadium on October 8 before the match.
India enter the Ranchi contest with a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in Lucknow. Captain Shreyas Iyer starred in the opening match with an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls
