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 Check in opposition to 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 Staff India prepares to face New Zealand within the difficult three-match Check collection.
The second Check will happen in Pune beginning October 24, whereas the third and remaining Check shall be held in Mumbai from November 1.
The collection in opposition to New Zealand shall be an actual check for Staff India forward of their all-important five-match Check collection in opposition to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Newly-appointed Kiwi Check skipper Tom Latham can be gearing up for his first tour as a full-time chief in opposition to India. He took over the position from Tim Southee, who stepped down final week.
Latham, 32, has led the group in 9 matches until date, however this shall be his first collection as a everlasting captain.
India’s tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been named Rohit’s deputy for the New Zealand collection. The transfer indicated Bumrah’s potential promotion to a management position when the group heads to Australia subsequent month after experiences emerged that Rohit might miss one of many first two Check matches Down Underneath owing to private causes.
Younger tempo sensation Mayank Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna have been additionally named as travelling reserves for the NZ collection.
