Virat Kohli ignores Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma stops for a quick chat ahead of 2nd ODI in Raipur

Virat Kohli looked sharp and assertive, facing throw-down experts Raghu and Nuwan Seneviratne during a rigorous net session under the floodlights. Although Raghu’s extra pace posed challenges, Kohli consistently found the middle of the bat. Head coach Gautam Gambhir closely watched the session from between the two nets. Amid speculation about their futures and the path to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, both Kohli and Rohit remained focused on training, showcasing intensity and determination. Despite recent narratives surrounding Indian cricket, Kohli passed Gambhir after batting without exchanging any words, while Rohit briefly chatted with the coach before heading inside. As India aims to secure the series after a 1-0 lead, training intensity remained high with a focus on aggression on the black-soil surface at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. The batting group displayed intent and Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed with powerful shots over the leg side boundary.