Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs)
India’s Rohit Sharma looked relaxed ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, as he shared a fun moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir and members of the support staff during the team’s optional training session at Lord’s on Saturday.Rohit was seen talking and laughing with Gambhir and the training group on the famous Lord’s Terrace before stepping out for his training session.
The easy interplay came at a crucial stage of the tour, with India preparing for a winner-takes-all match after the three-match series ended in a 1-1 draw.He watches:
The visitors started the series with a convincing victory in Birmingham before England bounced back in Cardiff, thanks in no small part to Joe Root’s unbeaten 99.The former England captain’s knock not only leveled the series, but also extended his impressive streak to five consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root’s battle with Jasprit Bumrah is expected to remain one of the crucial contests in the decider. While the English veteran handled India’s best fast bowler well in Cardiff, Bumrah will be keen to regain control in familiar seamer-friendly conditions at Lord’s.
Meanwhile, India received a timely boost
Virat Kohli
return shape. The former captain hit a fluent score of 65 in the second ODI and is now just over 50 away from equaling Kumar Sangakkara’s record of fifty-plus scores against England in ODI cricket. Kohli has also crossed the 1,400-run mark in ODIs played in England, ahead of only Rohit Sharma among the visiting batsmen.
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However, the spotlight remains on Rohit, who has had a poor campaign this year, managing just half-centuries in eight ODI innings. India are also hoping for KL Rahul’s return after he missed the second ODI, while an injury to Washington Sundar forced a change in the squad, with
Cruel dobby
He was recruited as his replacement.A win at Lord’s would give India the series and end a 22-year wait for an ODI win at the iconic venue, where their last success came in 2004.