The Indian women’s cricket team found unexpected visitors during their training session at R Premadasa Stadium on Friday evening – snakes.Reptilia, known as a regular rat snake or “Garandiya” in Sinhalese, is a common sight of the place, after appearing during the Lanka Premier League and Odi Sri Lanka-Bangladesh match in July.
“It’s not poisonous, it’s not biting, it’s Garandiya, just looking for a rat,” said a landlord.The brown snake was observed moving along the gutter and standing while the Indian player moved from the middle goal to the Nets area.The presence of reptiles created a light atmosphere, attracting a tickle reaction from Indian cricket, support staff, and media representatives.The Indian team is scheduled to face Pakistan in their second World Cup match on Sunday.Bangladesh dominated Pakistan, winning seven wickets after pursuing 130 easily in their tournament, reaching 131 to 3 in 31.1 overs. The opening of Rubya Haider was anchored with 54 unbeatable, supported by Sobhana Mostary 24 did not come out, while Shorna Akter (3 Wickets), Marufa Akter, and Nahida Akter (two each) released 129 Pakistan. In Guwahati, India beat Sri Lanka with 59 walking in the opening of the ICC Women’s World Cup hit by 2025. Pursuing a revised DLS target of 271, Sri Lanka manages 211, with Inoka Ranaweera taking four wickets. Deepi Sharma is the player, and the highest Amanjot Kaur for India. The 13th edition has eight teams competing in 28 rounds across India and Colombo, with a much-awaited India-Pakistan clash for Sunday.
