“We’ve had four days of rest before settling down for the serious task ahead. The players had moved out with spouses, friends and relatives and tomorrow (Monday) we will leave for Chelmsford,” a team source told The Mumbai Mirror.

It is believed that the team management has taken this decision keeping in mind the past events. On several occasions, the family members of the Indian players have been criticised for their poor form during a particular series.

Since the third and final ODI in Headingley, the team has been staying in London with Test specialists joining them and the ODI players leaving the Indian squad.

The team management had also thought of an idea to keep some India A players with the national team for help in the nets but it was dropped keeping in view the forthcoming Quadrangular series that also involves sides from Australia and South Africa.

All the 18 players, including fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, have arrived in England and will proceed to Chelmsford on Monday. However, Bumrah is not fit for the first Test, he is likely to be available for the second match at Lord’s, a team source confirmed.

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