Badri, Patel to join camp today

• If the Australia A team expected to get used to the humid conditions of the subcontinent, they were left disappointed on Sunday. For, Simon Katich’s side practised under overcast conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, before heavy rains meant an early close.
• However, the touring party were content with a two-and-a-half hours training, having gone through fielding session followed by a net practice.
• While Katich on Saturday said his team was not too concerned, a couple of session under sweltering heat would certainly help their cause.
• "It might take a little bit of getting used to but we are lucky that we have got three or four days before the first tour match," Katich said.
• Meanwhile, the India A team, barring five players went through their routines under coach Dav Whatmore. Captain S. Badrinath and wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel are expected to join the camp on Monday morning, while Virat Kohli joined the team on Sunday evening.
• Mohammed Kaif and Robin Uthappa were exempted from training, as the duo were part of the KSCA all-India Invitation Cup, that concluded in the city on Saturday.
• With the complete team in place on Monday, the camp is expected to get in to fast pace before both the team lock horns in the first match starting Wednesday.