Former India captain Rohit Sharma put in an intense training session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Sunday as Team India continued preparations for the upcoming ODI series against England, beginning on July 14.
The veteran batter also received a warm welcome from fans, who greeted him with loud chants of "Mumbai Cha Raja" outside the stadium.
Rohit Focuses on Batting and Fielding
Rohit began the two-hour training session with fielding drills under the guidance of fielding coach T Dilip before spending nearly an hour in the batting nets.
The extended batting session highlighted the 39-year-old's focus on fine-tuning his game ahead of the three-match ODI series.
India's Top Stars Prepare
Several members of India's ODI squad also had extended net sessions, including:
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
KL Rahul
Meanwhile, spinner Kuldeep Yadav waited for his turn to bat as Rohit later interacted with teammates on the sidelines.
Countdown to England ODI Series
India's preparations are gathering pace ahead of the series opener against England on July 14, with senior players spending long hours in training to adapt to English conditions.
The enthusiastic reception for Rohit Sharma outside Edgbaston once again highlighted his immense popularity among Indian cricket fans.
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