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Gill turns up the volume at Eden Park; Kohli opts for gym, Rohit stays indoors

Volume has always been the keyword when it comes to Shubman Gill's preparations for a fixture. Whether it is the IPL, ODIs or Tests, there is no compromise on the number of deliveries he faces, the sprints he completes or…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:07 AM
Gill turns up the volume at Eden Park; Kohli opts for gym, Rohit stays indoors
Key Things to Know
  • Shubman Gill completed an extensive three-hour net session at Eden Park, while Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma skipped batting practice.
  • KL Rahul was the only other recognized batter to join Gill in the centre-wicket practice drills.
  • Kohli opted solely for a gym workout at the venue, while Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad remained indoors.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Shubman Gill engaged in an intensive, three-hour training session at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of India's ODI series against New Zealand. Gill and KL Rahul were the only designated batters present for net practice, facing deliveries from local bowlers while coach Sairaj Bahutule observed. Gill concluded his extensive workout with various fielding drills before receiving treatment on his neck.

In contrast, several senior players took a lighter approach to Monday's training. Virat Kohli left Eden Park after finishing a gym workout without participating in net drills, while Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad stayed indoors. The full Indian squad is scheduled to train together on Tuesday before the five-match series begins on November 4.

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