IND vs AUS: 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma takes aim during practice session
Updated On: 06 January, 2021 10:41 AM IST | Sydney | Gaurav Joshi
Vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who looks set to replace opener Mayank Agarwal in the third Test, checks his fluency against pacers in extended net session
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India`s Rohit Sharma (C) plays a shot in the nets during a training session at the MCG in Melbourne. Pic/AFP
A 40-minute batting session was not enough. Rohit Sharma wanted a longer stint and asked batting coach Vikram Rathore to keep throwing him balls in the spare net. Ever since completing quarantine on December 29, Rohit has increased his practice intensity gradually.
On Tuesday, he faced the Indian pace bowlers armed with a new ball. The ball caused a sweet sound off the bat, but the fluency was lacking. Twice he asked bowling coach Bharat Arun to check whether his back lift was straight. He then discussed his back-and-across movement before continuing to face Jasprit Bumrah. Rohit is a certain starter, but the big question is whether he will open the batting against one of the best bowling units in the world.
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