Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli train ahead of ODI series opener against England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Rohit Sharma engaged in a lengthy batting session at Edgbaston as India prepares for the first ODI against England on July 14. Sharma focused on match simulation, working closely with coaches and players, while Virat Kohli also honed his skills against pace and spin. Kohli provided insights to young seamer Gurnoor Brar after his session, emphasizing a collaborative atmosphere as the team readies itself for the series. The squad will have one final practice session on July 13 before the opening match.
- •Rohit Sharma completed an hour-long batting session at Edgbaston.
- •Virat Kohli focused on both pace and spin during practice.
- •Kohli shared tips with Gurnoor Brar post-training.
- •India's last practice session is scheduled for July 13.
- •The first ODI against England takes place on July 14.
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"Rohit Sharma put in an extensive match-simulation batting session during India's training at Edgbaston ahead of the first ODI against England, while Virat Kohli sharpened his game against both pace and spin before sharing valuable insights with young pacer Gurnoor Brar as preparations gathered momentum.
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