Bhubaneswar, Feb 7: Two days ahead of the second ODI at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, the Indian and English cricket teams arrived here in Odisha on Friday.

Both the teams arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the city this evening.

Following their arrival, cricket icons Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other members of the home team received a grand welcome from the enthusiastic fans till they reached their hotel.

Amid the loud chanting of “India…India…”, both the teams checked in at the luxurious Mayfair Lagoon in Bhubaneswar, a venue known for hosting international sports stars.

According to the sources, the English team will visit Cuttack tomorrow and practice at the Barabati stadium from 1 PM to 4 PM while the home team will practice at the same venue from 4 PM to 8 PM tomorrow.

The second match of the series will be played in Cuttack on Sunday, while the third and final ODI will be played in Ahmedabad on the 12th of this month.

In the first ODI, India registered a dominant four-wicket victory over England at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

With the win, the Men in Blue are leading the three-match series 1-nil.

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