Gill, Rahul hit nets as India prepare for New Zealand assignments, watch video

Shubman Gill has begun preparations for India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return, while Gill will also lead India in a two-match Test series beginning November 19

Auckland: India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill hit the nets after joining the T20 squad here, stepping up his preparations for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning November 4 at Eden Park.

Gill was seen wearing a fitness-tracking device called a ‘temple’ on his forehead during the training session. Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and pacer Gurnoor Brar have also joined the Indian squad.

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The ODI series will mark the return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Gill was seen in conversation with Abhishek Sharma, his close friend and India’s T20I opener, who smashed 113 off just 38 balls in the third T20I at Wellington while chasing a target of 199. India have an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Gill has endured challenging assignments over the past year, including a difficult tour of Australia last year and a series defeat in England earlier this year.

At the nets, Ishan Kishan, who is recovering from a groin injury, and Rahul also had batting sessions. The India captain also spoke to batting coach Sitanshu Kotak before taking his turn in the nets.

After the ODIs, Gill will lead India in a two-match Test series against New Zealand, beginning November 19.

The right-hander scored 754 runs during India’s five-Test series in England earlier this year. He is also personally funding four to five net bowlers to help him prepare for the upcoming assignments.

(Video Credit: BCCI/Instagram)