Virat Kohli and Indian team conduct first net session since Lord's Test defeat

Sudhir Gupta 16:50 16/08/2018
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  • Kohli and Co took to the nets at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

    For the first time since their innings defeat to England at Lord’s, team India finally hit the nets as they began their preparations for the third Test at Trent Bridge which gets underway on Saturday.

    The Indian team had surprised many after opting not to take part in any net sessions following their defeat by an innings and 159 runs in the Lord’s Test which culminated last Sunday.

    Virat Kohli and his men had stayed back in London as they celebrated the nation’s Independence Day on Wednesday before travelling to Nottingham later in the day.

    Kohli looked to be in good spirits and showed no signs of discomfort.

    Kohli looked to be in good spirits and showed no signs of discomfort.

    On Thursday morning, Kohli and his men wasted no time in hitting the nets as preparations for the third Test started in earnest.

    The India skipper is recovering from a back injury which emerged during the Lord’s Test but he seemed to be in good spirits during Thursday’s training session as he led the session.

    The team and staff held a minute's silence before the session.

    The team and staff held a minute’s silence before training.

    The team and support staff also observed a minute’s silence during the practice session following the passing away of legendary India skipper and batsman Ajit Wadekar late on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer.

    Rishabh Pant could be seen practicing his wicketkeeping.

    Rishabh Pant (centre) alongside skipper Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara.

    Youngster Rishabh Pant could also be seen practicing his wicket-keeping during the session leading to suggestions that he could make his Test debut on Thursday with Dinesh Karthik likely to sit out.

    India currently trail the hosts 2-0 in the five-match series.

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