Putting behind the humbling at Headingley, Team India began their first training routine at the Oval in London for the penultimate Test of the Pataudi Trophy.
In pictures coming from the ground, skipper Virat Kohli was seen taking a run, while out-of-form vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin were seen having a few words with head coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the nets session. KL Rahul and Kohli were also seen batting in the nets.
Pacer Jasprit Bumrah and no.3 batsman Cheteshwar Pujara also made an appearance.
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Amazing character to fight back from a disappointing defeat – so proud of the team! Great to score a hundred on my home ground, two big Tests left starting at the Oval next week
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— Joe Root (@root66) August 28, 2021
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