<p>During a practice session at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday evening, the Indian women’s cricket team encountered an unexpected visitor on the field - a snake crawling out from the stadium drains.</p> <p>The sudden appearance left players, support staff, and media members momentarily stunned. Fortunately, it was identified as a non-venomous local species called the “Garandia”, which often roams the grounds in search of rodents.</p> <p>As the team headed toward the nets, everyone kept a safe distance, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and other players observing curiously rather than panicking.</p> <p>Stadium officials confirmed such incidents are common, citing past appearances during the Sri Lanka Premier League and other international matches.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">STORY | Snake slithers in during India women's training in Colombo<br /><br />As the Indian women's cricket team went about their training at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday evening, an unusual visitor slithered in -- a snake.<br /><br />READ: <a href="https://t.co/glf5Qy38SD">https://t.co/glf5Qy38SD</a> <a href="https://t.co/KtgPHRwNkM">pic.twitter.com/KtgPHRwNkM</a></p> — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1974167709522014408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <p> <script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </p> <p>The incident comes just before India’s second group match against Pakistan. India began their campaign with a strong win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan suffered a heavy seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh, marking a significant upset.</p> <p>Adding to the drama, former Pakistan captain and commentator Sana Mir sparked controversy during the Pakistan-Bangladesh match by using the term “Azad Kashmir” on-air. ICC rules prohibit political statements during games, and her comment triggered widespread criticism on social media.</p> <p>All attention now shifts to the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash in Colombo, with India aiming to extend their winning streak and Pakistan looking to bounce back after their disappointing start.</p> <p><strong>India and Pak's campaign so far...</strong></p> <p>India kicked off their Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign in style with a 59-run (DLS) victory over Sri Lanka at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati.</p> <p>After a shaky 124 for six, Deepti Sharma (53) and Amanjot Kaur (57) shared a crucial 103-run partnership to help India post 269 for eight in 47 overs. Sri Lanka could only manage 211 in 45.4 overs.</p> <p>In contrast, Pakistan struggled against Bangladesh in Colombo, being bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs. Rubya Haider’s unbeaten 54 guided Bangladesh to a seven-wicket win in 31.1 overs.</p> <p>Pakistan will need to quickly improve their batting and bowling if they hope to challenge India in their upcoming clash.</p>
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