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Team India arrives in Dharamshala to a grand traditional Himachali welcome

Dharamshala, Dec 12 (UNI) Preparations for the third T20 International between India and South Africa gained momentum on Friday as Team India arrived in Dharamshala. The players landed at Kangra Airport this afternoon, where they received a grand traditoinal Himachali welcome.
Traditional musical performances and local artists added vibrancy to the atmosphere as fans cheered for their favourite players. Security arrangements by the HPCA and district administration were tight, and the team was escorted directly to their hotel in Dharamshala.
The South African team arrived later in the afternoon. Both teams will participate in practice sessions at the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium tomorrow. The much-anticipated India-South Africa T20 clash is scheduled for December 14.
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