Just a day remains ahead of the mega India vs Pakistan clash. The Men in Blue had an optional practice day ahead of the crucial IND vs PAK clash. But big names from the India camp like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and skipper Rohit Sharma had an off. 7 players turned up in the optional practice session on Saturday including the likes of KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja.
Young Indian opener Shubman Gill was entrusted with the duty to attend the Press conference. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja was spotted batting for some 20-odd minutes and engaging in long conversations with batting coach Vikram Rathour. Designated wicketkeeper KL Rahul who recently flew to Colombo to join the squad was spotted at practice.
Among the unconventionals, Mohammed Siraj was busy in the nets with his batting practice. The entire team had a grueling 2-hour session yesterday evening. KL Rahul was back with his keeping practices while star batter Virat Kohli was spotted perfecting his shots in the nets.
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India Practice Highlights
- India had an optional practice session on Saturday, a day ahead of the mega IND vs PAK Clash.
- Only 7 players attended the session.
- Notable absentees include the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Suryakumar Yadav.
- Ravindra Jadeja practiced batting for 20 minutes and then had a long conversation with batting coach Vikram Rathour.
- KL Rahul was present in the session. He was spotted clicking a few pics with some of the local fans.
- Mohammed Siraj was spotted with the bat as the ace speedster practiced for quite some time in the nets.
- Young opener Shubman Gill attended India’s Press Conference.
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Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
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