The first Test match against South Africa is just two days away. The BCCI shared an amazing video this morning.
This video shows Team India’s intense preparations at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Watching the video, it feels like they’re standing there in person.
The ground staff is preparing the field. The players are perfecting every skill. The video really has it all, from fielding drills to net practice.
IND vs SA Test at Eden Gardens
Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Kolkata. No days off. Gill spent over 90 minutes in the nets. Worked on timing and balance. Initially, he had a long conversation with Gambhir and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak, probably about the batting plan.
Jasprit Bumrah was testing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill. Gambhir was keeping an eye on everyone. Bowling coach Morne Morkel was bowling himself. Gill started with spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. Then he faced Nitish Kumar Reddy and local bowlers.
Yashasvi also played a long innings. He was seen driving and pulling on the off side. He has played well in Ranji.
The video ends with a special frame. The caption reads – “Back home in whites.” The team is shifting from the white ball to the red ball. Gill scored a fifty and a century in the last Test against the West Indies. The white ball series in Australia did not go well. Now he wants to get his rhythm back.
Bumrah is challenging the young batsmen. The coaching staff is conducting fielding drills. Bowlers are marking their run-ups. Batsmen are sharpening their technique in the nets.
This video is the perfect intro to Team India’s home Test comeback. Fans are getting a sense of how serious the team is. The South Africa series is about to begin. Eden Gardens is going to be action-packed.
