Image: Nearly 3000 fans gathered at Adelaide Oval on December 3, 2024, to watch Team India's practice / © NDTV Sports
India vs Australia has always been a marquee event in cricket, and with just a few days to go for the second Test at Adelaide starting December 6, 2024, the anticipation is palpable. Team India’s practice session on December 3 turned into a spectacle as nearly 3,000 fans flocked to the Adelaide Oval.
The Indian cricket frenzy was in full display, with chants of “Kohli” and “Rohit” echoing throughout. Players like Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant quietly began their practice an hour early, drawing attention as fans gathered near the nets. The session included batting against throwdowns and bowlers, with Rohit fine-tuning techniques to counter Mitchell Starc’s left-arm pace. Discussions with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar highlighted the skipper’s meticulous preparation.
The entire squad later participated in fielding drills and kick-volleyball, adding light-hearted moments to the intense training. Applause for every catch resembled the cheers for a World Cup goal.
Under the shifting Adelaide sun and floodlights, batters like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal tackled the pink ball, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin worked tirelessly in the nets. With the iconic day-night Test approaching, the team’s rigorous preparations reflect their determination to face a formidable Australian side.