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Xtra Time Web Desk: The Indian team returned to the nets at the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the fourth test against England which starts from Thursday. The Indian players enjoyed a good rest for few days’ courtesy their comprehensive 10 wickets win in third Pink Ball Test which finished inside the first two days.

It will be a crucial test match for India due to the fact that the result will have a bearing on their chances to qualify for ICC World Test Championship final at Lords in June. Virat and his boys cannot afford to lose the test match as Australia would qualify for the final against New Zealand.

In a video uploaded on the BCCI official Twitter handle, Kohli was seen batting at the nets as he worked on his defence. The India captain has not scored a century since his ton against Bangladesh in the Day/Night Test at Eden Gardens  in November 2019. Kohli would be eager to get a big score before the series comes to an end.

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has also received criticism for his inconsistent performances, and he was also seen working hard at the nets.

The pitch for the 3rd Test has received intense criticism for the past few days and it would be interesting to see how it fares out in the final encounter between the two teams.