Joining the Indian team after completing his mandatory 14-day quarantine, star batsman Rohit Sharma on Thursday went through his first practice session in Australia under the watchful eyes of batting coach Vikram Rathour.
The prolific opener is expected to play the third Test in Sydney from January 7.
“The engine is just getting started and here is a quick glimpse of what lies ahead. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND,” BCCI tweeted with two pictures of the batsman. While he trained, the rest of the squad took a brief two-day break after India’s fine win in the second Test at MCG.
The 33-year-old Mumbaikar, who had missed the limited-overs series as well as the first two Tests against Australia due to a hamstring injury that he sustained during the IPL, was seen taking catching practice in the photographs.
Three throwdown experts — Raghavindraa, Nuwan Seneviratne and Dayananda Garani — were also there to assist Rohit. Prior to meeting his teammates, Rohit had spent two weeks in quarantine in Sydney.
