IND vs ENG: Away from abject T20I showing, India begin preps for ODI series today
The Indian national cricket team has begun preparations for their upcoming three-match ODI series against England, following a difficult T20I series. Key players including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are training in the UK ahead of the first match in Birmingham on July 14.
Why it matters
The series is a high-profile sporting event for Indian cricket fans and a critical test for veteran players returning from injury.
TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: Over 200 kilometres away from Southampton, where India's T20I team will look to avoid an abject whitewash in the fifth and final match against England, preparations will get underway for the ODI bunch. Seven members of India's ODI squad are likely to hit the nets at Edgbaston ahead of the series opener on July 14.Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have all been in London ahead of the three-match series. As TimesofIndia.com reported, Rohit had a couple of sessions at local clubs in and around London, utilising the support of young bowlers.It is an important assignment for the 39-year-old Rohit and 37-year-old Virat.
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