NEW DELHI: Former head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday reunited with India captain Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli on the Chinnaswamy Stadium forward of the primary Take a look at towards New Zealand beginning on October 16 in Bengaluru.
Even after stepping down as head coach, Dravid stays a revered determine in Indian cricket, and his presence on the apply session introduced a way of nostalgia and inspiration.
Dravid, recognized for his astute cricketing thoughts and calm manner, was seen sharing lighter moments with Rohit, Kohli and Pant. Dravid’s presence added motivation as Group India prepares to face New Zealand within the difficult three-match Take a look at sequence.
The second Take a look at will happen in Pune beginning October 24, whereas the third and last Take a look at will probably be held in Mumbai from November 1.
The sequence towards New Zealand will probably be an actual check for Group India forward of their all-important five-match Take a look at sequence towards Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Newly-appointed Kiwi Take a look at skipper Tom Latham can also be gearing up for his first tour as a full-time chief towards India. He took over the position from Tim Southee, who stepped down final week.
Latham, 32, has led the crew in 9 matches until date, however this will probably be his first sequence as a everlasting captain.
India’s tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named Rohit’s deputy for the New Zealand sequence. The transfer indicated Bumrah’s potential promotion to a management position when the crew heads to Australia subsequent month after reviews emerged that Rohit may miss one of many first two Take a look at matches Down Underneath owing to non-public causes.
Younger tempo sensation Mayank Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna had been additionally named as travelling reserves for the NZ sequence.
