Watch: Rohit Sharma starts practicing with pink ball in nets | Cricket News
India captain Rohit Sharma has hit the nets, and has started preparing for the ‘Pink Ball’ Day/Night Test match in Adelaide, starting from December 6.
“And just during the lunch break here at the nets, we’ve got Captain of India Rohit Sharma, who’s just arrived in the country,” said former Australia opener and Fox Commentator David Warner, who was at the nets in Perth, watching Indian captain facing reserve pacers Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal and Mukesh Kumar with pink ball.
“He is looking nice and sharp against his fellow countrymen here in the nets.
“We’ve got a few of the Indian fast bowlers bowling towards the captain ahead of the pink ball test match starting the 6th of December in Adelaide.
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“As we just see there Mukesh Kumar sending down a nice delivery. But it’s great to see the captain here and we’re looking forward to seeing him back out on the park here on Australian soil.”
Rohit, who was on a paternity break following the birth of his son, arrived in Perth on Sunday evening.
The Indian contingent will travel to Canberra on Wednesday for two-day tour game starting November 30. This game will serve as preparation for the second Test in Adelaide.
In Rohit’s absence, his deputy Jasprit Bumrah has led the Indian team, and has guided them towards a dominant victory over Australia in the opening Test in Perth.
