They did not take any chances, though, and multiple layers of clothing as well as woollen hand gloves and beanies to protect the head and ears from the chill were on display.
"Finally, it feels like we are in New Zealand," one of the cricketers joked soon after their session. "It is a little bit cold for the Indian guys, but yeah, we have adjusted pretty well," said coach Gary Kirsten. "As for the wind, we will have to see when we get out there. The wind does affect things, but the guys are looking forward to it. There has been talk about the third Test within our camp. We got a fair amount of rest watching the guys bat, so the bowlers are pretty keen to get out there."
Even Brendon McCullum felt the effects of the chill. "It's very cold," he said. "Very blustery and the sun hasn't really shone much. If we find it cold here, no doubt the Indians will be freezing. I am sure from their point of view, they will be hoping the wind dies down and the sun comes out; from ours, it will be great to have them on the park when the conditions are like this. I am sure we are going to find the conditions a little bit more pleasurable than they are.