Indian squad to undergo two-day camp in Kolkata

The Indian squad will undergo a two-day camp in Kolkata from November 2 in preparation for the home series against Pakistan, which includes five ODIs and three Tests.

A spokesman for the Cricket Association of Bengal told PTI that the camp would be held at the Calcutta Cricket and Football Cricket (CCFC) as Eden Gardens, Kolkata's main venue, will be hosting the Ranji Trophy Super League match between Bengal and Hyderabad from November 3.

However, unlike the Eden Gardens, the CCFC doesn't have floodlights. Three of the five ODIs against Pakistan are day-night affairs, and perhaps a camp in daylight might not be the ideal way to prepare.

The CCFC hosted the Indian team prior to the 1996 World Cup, and more recently, the England squad, which held a week-long camp in 2002.

The Indian squad will leave for Guwahati on November 4, a day ahead ahead of the first ODI.