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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s day out in Auckland: Booming drives, plenty of edges and high intensity

A handful of cars were still lining up for the "boot sale" in the Eden Park compound when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma arrived at the venue to continue their ODI preparations. It was a perfect day for cricket: the…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:33 AM
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s day out in Auckland: Booming drives, plenty of edges and high intensity
Key Things to Know
  • Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma completed a high-intensity ODI training session at Auckland's Eden Park.
  • Bowlers Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Anshul Kamboj challenged both batsmen during the centre-wicket net session.
  • KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad also trained, while captain Shubman Gill attended a scheduled gym session.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma participated in a high-intensity training session at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of their ODI series. The veteran Indian batsmen faced bowlers Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Anshul Kamboj during their second net session. While both players dealt with challenging movement off the seam, Kohli exhibited aggressive intent with lofted strokes before concluding his workout with sprint drills.

KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad also had extended practice sessions at the venue alongside support staff members Sairaj Bahutule and Shubhadeep Ghosh. India ODI captain Shubman Gill missed the net session due to a scheduled gym workout.

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