India’s cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, wasted no time getting back into the groove after his arrival in Perth on Sunday evening. Following a brief paternity break due to the birth of his son, Rohit was seen batting in the nets during the lunch session on Monday. He faced reserve pacers Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, and Mukesh Kumar as he prepared for the upcoming matches.
Rohit Sharma is getting ready for the Pink Ball Test
Rohit looked to quickly regain his rhythm as India, under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah in his absence, closed in on a commanding victory against Australia at the Optus Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s return comes at a crucial time, with the team set to face a day-night Test in Adelaide starting December 6. Before that, the Indian contingent will play a two-day pink-ball practice match in Canberra from November 30, providing key preparation for the challenges posed by the pink Kookaburra ball, particularly under twilight conditions.
While the match in Canberra won’t carry first-class status, it holds strategic importance as players look to fine-tune their techniques for the unique conditions in Adelaide. Rohit is expected to participate, giving him a chance to acclimatise to the conditions. With KL Rahul delivering a solid knock in Perth and Shubman Gill also in contention, India faces selection conundrums for the Adelaide Test. Speaking to the media, Rahul said he was focused on contributing wherever needed, acknowledging the competitive environment in the squad.
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