{"id":1147,"date":"2026-07-12T02:21:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=1147"},"modified":"2026-07-12T02:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:21:20","slug":"cues-from-the-nets-india-hit-the-ground-running-with-virat-kohli-shubman-gill-holding-a-lengthy-conversation-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=1147","title":{"rendered":"Cues from the nets: India hit the ground running with Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill holding a lengthy conversation | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132339922,imgsize-96750,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/virat-kohli-1207-pti.jpg\" alt=\"Cues from the nets: India hit the ground running with Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill holding a lengthy conversation\" title=\"File pic: Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"File pic: Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)\">File pic: Virat Kohli (PTI Photo)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/player-profile\/virat-kohli\/3993\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virat Kohli<\/a> spent close to 30 minutes in an animated one-on-one discussion with ODI skipper <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/shubman-gill\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shubman Gill<\/a> as India began preparations for the three-match series against England with their first training session at Edgbaston on Saturday.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The lengthy exchange appeared to revolve around batting plans for the series, with Kohli offering inputs on shot selection, strategy and ways to tackle England&#8217;s bowling attack across the three matches which begin on July 14. The senior batter was seen demonstrating different strokes and discussing possible scoring options with Gill before the pair walked off after a two-hour session that involved fielding drills and batting in the nets.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>With the rest of the Indian squad in Southampton for the fifth and final T20I against England \u2014 a match India eventually lost by 56 runs to complete a demoralising 0-4 series defeat \u2014 only seven members of the ODI squad trained in Birmingham.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Kohli, Gill, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rohit-sharma\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rohit Sharma<\/a> and KL Rahul were the batters involved in the session, while Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar led the bowling group. India also used the services of local net bowlers, including two spinners and a fast bowler, to replicate different match scenarios.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Kohli and Rohit looked particularly fluent during their time in the nets. Kohli, in particular, showcased an array of strokes, driving confidently down the ground, executing paddle sweeps and playing his trademark flicks fine down the leg side. Bumrah and Brar consistently tested the batters by hitting the deck hard and extracting bounce, ensuring an intense opening session.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Kuldeep also had an extended spell, while the local spinners provided the batters with additional variety in preparation for English conditions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>India&#8217;s support staff, including fielding coach T Dilip, spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule and throwdown specialist Dayasagar, oversaw the training session as the visitors began fine-tuning their preparations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The ODI series now presents India with an opportunity to reset after a disappointing run in the shortest format. The team arrived in England on the back of a 0-2 T20I series defeat in Ireland before being comprehensively beaten 0-4 by England.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>India will begin the ODI series at Edgbaston on July 14 before travelling to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the second match on July 16. The series concludes at Lord&#8217;s on July 19.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/india-tour-of-england\/cues-from-the-nets-india-hit-the-ground-running-with-virat-kohli-shubman-gill-holding-a-lengthy-conversation\/articleshow\/132339909.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>File pic: Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: Virat Kohli spent close to 30 minutes in an animated one-on-one discussion with ODI skipper Shubman Gill as India began preparations for the three-match series against England with their first training session at Edgbaston on Saturday.The lengthy exchange appeared to revolve around batting plans for the 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