In Pics: Indian team undergoes first training session at Headingley

Indian captain Virat Kohli batting at the nets in Headingley on Sunday. Image Courtesy: BCCI

Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian team on Sunday began training for the upcoming third Test against England at Headingley. Indian captain Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul had a good batting session in the middle. The fast bowlers too including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj sweated out at the nets.

Focus was on spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. It will be interesting to see if the off spinner will be preferred over Jadeja or not for the third test. The left arm spinner was not effective as far as wicket taking is concerned in the first two tests. Also part of the session was wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Kohli will be keen to win the Leeds Test and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the rubber.

Focused as always: Indian skipper Virat Kohli at the nets in Headingley on Sunday. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Ravichandran Ashwin at the Team India practice session at Headingley on Sunday. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Ravindra Jadeja rolling his arms at the nets. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Team India wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant during the practice session at Headingley. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Indian test team vice captain Ajinkya Rahane looking solid in defence. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Ishant Sharma bowls in the nets along with Mohammed Shami as Mohammed Siraj looks on. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Man in form KL Rahul all focused during the nets at Headingley on Sunday. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Team India opener Rohit Sharma doing some fitness drills. Image Courtesy: BCCI
Emerald Headingley stadium, the venue for the third test between England and India. Image Courtesy: BCCI