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India's Big Three Skip Training: Kohli, Iyer, Gill Rest Ahead of Crucial ODI

Three of India's top batsmen decided to skip the optional training session ahead of the second ODI. Only Rohit Sharma from the top order participated, focusing on his timing during a brief net session. This comes after disappointing performances from Kohli, Iyer, and Gill in the first match where they scored minimal runs. Meanwhile, the team concentrated heavily on bowling practice with specific technical work on seam position.

Key Points: Kohli Iyer Gill Skip India Optional Training Session vs Australia

  • Only Rohit Sharma trained among India's top-order batsmen during the session
  • Kohli and Gill struggled in first ODI with scores of 0 and 10 respectively
  • Bowling coach Morne Morkel focused on seam position with Mohammed Siraj
  • KL Rahul practiced both batting and wicketkeeping drills in the nets
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AUS vs IND: Kohli, Iyer, Gill skip optional training session ahead of 2nd ODI

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill opt out of India's optional training session ahead of second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval.

"While fans gathered in good numbers to get a glimpse of India's top guns practising in the nets, the three senior cricketers skipped the optional training session - Article"

Adelaide, Oct 22

Team India’s senior pro Virat Kohli, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, and skipper Shubman Gill opted out of the team’s second training session ahead of their second ODI contest against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

While fans gathered in good numbers to get a glimpse of India’s top guns practising in the nets, the three senior cricketers skipped the optional training session, and only Rohit Sharma from India’s top-order lineup trained.

The veteran Indian opener did some knocking and faced some casual throwdowns and focused on his timing in the 15-20 minutes that he spent in the nets.

Kohli and Gill did not have a memorable outing against the Aussies in the first ODI as the former was dismissed for an eight-ball duck, while the latter walked back scoring just 10 runs off 18 balls.

Iyer too struggled to get going in the rain-marred affair and could manage only 11 runs in the 24 deliveries that he faced, before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood.

KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel also batted in the nets, and the former was also seen going through some wicketkeeping drills.

Team India majorly focused on the bowlers and their bowling practice during the session. Bowling coach Morne Morkel was also seen in a deep discussion with pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj, focusing on seam position and loading.

Some markers were also placed at the good length area as Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowled in the nets. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who looked in good form with the bat as he made his debut in the series opener in Perth on Sunday, focused on his bowling in the second training session.

While Kuldeep Yadav continued practising in the nets, Yashasvi Jaiswal also rolled his arm over.

- IANS

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Priya S
I'm a bit concerned though. After their poor performance in the first ODI, they should be putting in extra practice. Hope this doesn't backfire tomorrow! 🤞
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Arjun K
Good to see Rohit Sharma still putting in the work! That's why he's the captain. Leading from the front even in optional sessions. Respect! 👏
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Sarah B
Interesting that they're focusing so much on bowling. Our bowling attack has been decent, but batting needs more attention after that first match performance.
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Karthik V
These are professional athletes who know what they're doing. Mental preparation is as important as physical training. Let's trust their process and support them for the next match! 💪
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Michael C
Good to see the coaching staff working closely with Siraj and others on technical aspects. That seam position work could make all the difference against Australian batsmen.

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