Updated 11 November 2025 at 19:14 IST
India Shifts Gears to Red-Ball Cricket As Training Begins For Kolkata Test Against South Africa
Team India, led by Shubman Gill, has undergone a rigorous training session in Kolkata. Ahead of the series-opener Test match against South Africa, the Men in Blue, donning their new training kits, were seen training up and acclimating to red-ball cricket after featuring in white-ball action for a while. Captain Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, among many others, were seen training for the clinical fixture against the Proteas Men.
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The Indian cricket team has begun training in Kolkata as they shift their focus to red-ball cricket for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
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Shubman Gill & Yashasvi Jaiswal were seen all padded up as they underwent an extensive nets session with the bat. They practised their strokes and shot-playing while pivoting to red-ball cricket.
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Indian captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir also examined the pitch at the Eden Gardens to understand the conditions at hand.
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Washington Sundar underwent some net bowling sessions as head coach Gautam Gambhir kept a close eye on the Indian all-rounder.
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India's Number Three Batter, B Sai Sudharsan, also underwent some batting practice inside the nets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah also performed some rounds with the ball in the nets. Assistant coach Morné Morkel looked on as he underwent training.
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Nitish Reddy, who had suffered an injury in the India vs Australia ODIs, was also bowling in full tilt and looked in good form.
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India's training kits also changed as the players and support staff donned an ash-grey and orange blended kit.
Earlier, they had a dark blue and purple-blended kit.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 11 November 2025 at 19:14 IST