Just a few days ago, it was MS Dhoni v Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant v Rohit Sharma, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans v Royal Challengers Bangalore  fans and Delhi Capitals supporters v Mumbai Indians supporters. The delirious CSK supporters back home are still celebrating their team’s fourth IPL title. But the players do not have such luxury to rejoice as they all have to leave behind inter-club rivalry and jump head-on into their next big assignment, the ICC T20 World Cup. Thus, Team India captain Kohli will join forces with his deputy Rohit, mentor Dhoni and head coach Ravi Shastri, to plan out their strategy for the mega event.

Of course, India’s opening encounter against Pakistan is still a week away, but first up for Team India are two warm-up matches—the first against England today and then against Australia on Wednesday. Both these games will be played at the ICC Academy ground in Dubai Sports City.