“Gautam Gambhir Stunned as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Dominate Bowlers in Nets”
As the Indian cricket team gears up for their ODI series against Sri Lanka, the return of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has been the focal point. Both players, who stepped away from T20I cricket following India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, are back in the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series. Their absence from international cricket for a month has only heightened the anticipation surrounding their performance in the 50-over format.
During a recent training session at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where the first ODI is set to take place on August 2, Kohli and Sharma once again demonstrated their exceptional skills. Both players were seen putting on a masterclass in the nets, delivering some spectacular shots and handling the bowlers with ease. Their commanding performances were closely observed by India’s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who looked visibly impressed by their display.
The training session was not limited to just Kohli and Sharma. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer also participated in the batting practice, while bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana took the opportunity to test their own batting skills. Iyer even took on the role of a spin bowler during the session, adding to the comprehensive preparation.
India’s tour of Sri Lanka began on July 27 with a successful T20I series, where the Indian team clinched a 3-0 victory. The series featured a 43-run win in the first T20I, a seven-wicket victory in the second despite rain disruptions, and a thrilling Super Over win in the third match.
The upcoming ODI series will see the R Premadasa Stadium host the first match, with the subsequent ODIs scheduled for August 4 and August 7.
India’s ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series includes:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shivam Dube
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Riyan Parag
- Axar Patel
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Harshit Rana
With both Kohli and Sharma back in action, fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting their performances as India continues their tour of Sri Lanka, looking to build on their successful T20 campaign.
