NEW DELHI: Indian cricket stars Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are currently training at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, while the national team competes in the Asia Cup in Dubai. This marks their first joint session since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025-26, as both prepare for their upcoming assignments.The BCCI shared video footage on social media showing the pair displaying confident batting performances in the nets, practicing their skills with precision and authority.“As part of their preparation for the upcoming assignments, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul trained at the BCCI Centre Of Excellence focusing on skills and strength training,” the BCCI stated in their social media post. “Both players simulated the different conditions on offer at the CoE during their stint.”KL Rahul is set to participate in the second multi-day game against Australia A, starting September 23 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Both Rahul and pacer Mohammed Siraj have been included in the squad for this match.This will be Rahul’s first professional appearance since the England Test series, which ended in a 2-2 draw. He finished as the third-highest run-scorer with 532 runs at an average of 53, including two centuries and two fifties.Rohit Sharma, who has retired from Tests and T20Is, is focusing on his return to ODI cricket. He is expected to lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia in October.The series begins on October 19 at Perth’s Optus Stadium, followed by matches in Adelaide on October 23 and Sydney on October 25. Rohit had taken a break from cricket following the IPL season, during which the Indian team toured England. His retirement from Test cricket before the England series has made him a one-format player, now exclusively participating in ODIs.Their training at the Centre of Excellence highlights their commitment to maintaining form and fitness for their upcoming assignments, with both players focusing on their roles in different formats of the game.The duo’s preparation underscores the importance of specialised training as they aim to contribute effectively in their respective matches for India and India A.
