Seven days will have past since the team's last outing when they step out at the MCG against Australia
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is concerned her team's period of inactivity could have an impact come the T20 World Cup final against Australia at the MCG.
When both sides step out in Melbourne in front of what could be a world record crowd for a women's sporting event it will have been seven days since India last played.
That is due to their scheduled semi-final against England in Sydney being abandoned without a ball being bowled, allowing Kaur's side to take their place in their first-ever T20 showcase final.
The team have been forced to train indoors during the intervening period, meanwhile, Australia have prevailed in two clutch matches against New Zealand and South Africa.
“We haven’t been outdoors much and we didn't manage to play the important game against England,” revealed Kaur, whose side reached the final by virtue of having progressed to the knock-out stage as group winners.
“We were all in touch and doing indoor training, but it doesn’t give you full confidence because the surface is totally different.
"Everyone was in good touch and thinking what they can do for the team. We did get rest also because when you're playing for a long time, you need a break.
“No-one wanted to take rest, everyone was so keen, everyone was on the ground and ready to deal with the situation.”
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