Durban, Feb 01: In a bid to acclimatise to the conditions ahead of the cricket World Cup starting in South Africa next week, top order Indian batsmen including captain Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar held an intense batting practice session at the Kingsmead cricket ground here today. Public relations officer for the team, Amrit Mathur, told that "Tendulkar and the rest of the boys are making good use of their early arrival" in South Africa.
"The players practised once again today and they are becoming used to the conditions. When we play our first warm-up match on Tuesday they will be in top condition," he said.
He said all the players were in a positive frame of mind and they were very happy with the facilities in Durban.
"Coach John Wright is making sure that all the players will be in top condition when the tournament starts," Mathur said.
The players will have another round of practice and physical training sessions tomorrow. The Indians will play another warm-up match on Thursday. Bureau Report