India’s cricket legends, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have embarked on a fresh chapter in their illustrious careers. Following their retirement from T20 Internationals and the departure of coach Rahul Dravid, the duo is now working under the supervision of Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach. Despite being scheduled to return to action in September for the Bangladesh Tests, Kohli and Rohit were called up early for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Great to see two old Delhi teammates connecting over a long chat after a batting session in Colombo. pic.twitter.com/VfjdjANkxa
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The cricketing icons arrived on July 30 and hit the nets to shake off the rust. Their first session took place at Pallekele, where they were seen honing their skills under Gambhir’s watchful eye. The new coach, who had been with the team for the T20I series, is now in Colombo as India gears up for the 3-match ODI series starting August 2. The sight of Kohli and Rohit batting together brought back memories of their prolific partnerships, and they were joined by other stars like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
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— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) July 31, 2024
The Indian squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka includes a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, showcasing a balanced lineup. The team is led by Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill serving as the vice-captain. The squad also features Virat Kohli, KL Rahul as the wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, and Harshit Rana.
This series marks the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket under Gambhir’s guidance. Fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the team’s strategies and performances evolve with the new coaching regime.
