The Indian cricket team had an intense practice session before their World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, the top-order batters, were the first to enter the nets for their practice session.
Kohli, who spent an extensive amount of time in the nets, then took a well-deserved break. We wonder if he FaceTimed wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika.
IMAGE: Virat Kohli on his mobile phone during practice. All Photographs: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
IMAGE: The cameraman has grabbed Kohli's attention now.
IMAGE: Kohli and Rohit Sharma gear up for a long session.
IMAGE: Kohli was one of the first to hit the nets and spent the most time sharpening his skills.
IMAGE: Rohit waits patiently for his turn.
IMAGE: It's show time!
IMAGE: In his new clean-shaven look, will Suryakumar Yadav get a chance to make an appearance?
IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, who had already played three games in just six days, were preparing for another two matches within four days.
IMAGE: Shami joined Bumrah and Siraj and all the pacers went all out during their evening practice, giving it their all.
IMAGE: Ishan Kishan, who had played in the first two games against Australia and Afghanistan, was also seen with Kuldeep Yadav, who has been impressive.
IMAGE: Siraj and Gill focus on stretching.
IMAGE: In the end, it's Gill who commands everyone's attention. What did he say?
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com