The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a surprise decision to scrap India's intra-squad warm-up game ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia.

According to reports, the Indian cricket team will instead focus on intense training sessions and match simulation to prepare for the Test series against their arch-rivals.

The decision has been met with interest and speculation, with many wondering what prompted the BCCI to change their plans at the last minute.

It is understood that senior players, including former cricketer Gautam Gambhir and current captain Rohit Sharma, were not in favour of the intra-squad match.

Gambhir, who is known for his straightforward and no-nonsense approach, reportedly felt that the intra-squad match would not provide the team with the desired level of competition and intensity needed to prepare for the BGT.

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is believed to have opted for more time in the nets, working on his batting and fine-tuning his skills ahead of the crucial Test series.

The intra-squad match was initially seen as an opportunity for the Indian players to get a feel of the Australian conditions and to test their skills against each other in a match-like scenario.

However, with the BCCI deciding to focus on training and match simulation, it is clear that the team management is prioritizing intense preparation over a friendly match.

The decision is also seen as a strategic move by the BCCI, who are eager to give the Indian team the best possible chance of success against Australia.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin soon, and the Indian team will be looking to make a strong statement against their arch-rivals.

With this decision, it is clear that the BCCI is leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.