IND vs NZ: Out of form, Virat Kohli, Rahane and Pujara hit indoor nets

IND vs NZ: India’s training session: The 2nd Test between India and New Zealand begins tomorrow at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shubhman Gill trained hard at the indoor net session. In the latest pictures released on BCCI’s official Twitter handle, team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid can be seen assisting the Indian batters at the nets, especially Cheteshwar Pujara who is going through a lean patch. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates

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IND vs NZ: Out of form, Virat Kohli, Rahane and Pujara hit indoor nets under Rahul Dravid’s guidance as rain spoils practice – Check pics

“Prep in full swing #TeamIndia gearing up for 2nd Paytm IND vs NZ Test” BCCI wrote sharing pictures of India ODI and Test skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Shubhman Gill.

The newly appointed head coach Rahul Dravid too can be seen in the pictures assisting Cheteshwar Pujara with his stance. Check out

Prep in full swing 👍 💪#TeamIndia gearing up for the 2nd @Paytm #INDvNZ Test! 👌 👌 pic.twitter.com/EBxX9Q3Jjh

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 2, 2021

BCCI also shared a 1-minute video of skipper Virat Kohli batting in the nets. Check out –

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6⃣0⃣ Seconds of Pure Joy! 👍 👍

V.I.R.A.T K.O.H.L.I takes centre stage 💥💥#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @imVkohli | @Paytm pic.twitter.com/SadmhCvQYz

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 2, 2021

India’s Test specialists – Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara’s dismal run of form continues to be a headache for the team management. The duo failed to perform up to the expectations in the Kanpur Test and will once again be in the spotlight in the Mumbai Test. While Pujara managed 48 runs in 2 innings, Rahane contributed with 39 runs in 2 innings.

Cheteshwar Pujara last scored a century against Australia in Sydney while Rahane’s lean patch stretches back to his fine century in the boxing day Test at Melbourne in December 2020.

IND vs NZ: Out of form, Virat Kohli, Rahane and Pujara hit indoor nets under Rahul Dravid’s guidance as rain spoils practice – Check pics

India training indoor at BKC complex: Rain has played spoilsport in the practice sessions for both – India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium. Both teams had to call off their today’s practice session due to wet ground. While New Zealand is expected to train in the afternoon, team India is training indoor at the BKC complex.

Earlier, the 1st practice session yesterday was called off due to rain.

Yesterday’s rain and more overnight showers have left the Wankhede Stadium too wet for training today. The team will go to the ground this afternoon for a look around and to set up. #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/gW1Lfjbrja

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) December 2, 2021

The regular skipper Virat Kohli’s return comes as a big boost for the home side. Kohli was rested for the 3-match T20I series earlier and also missed the Kanpur Test. However, along with it, also comes a headache of selecting the playing XI for tomorrow’s game.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kohli said that the decision on the playing XI will be taken on matchday considering the surface due to overcast and overnight showers.

IND vs NZ: Out of form, Virat Kohli, Rahane and Pujara hit indoor nets under Rahul Dravid’s guidance as rain spoils practice – Check pics

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