IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma Missed Ram Mandir Inauguration, Starts Practising Ahead of England Test Series

Rohit Sharma skiped sacred event in Ayodhya and seen practising in the nets with the red ball ahead of India vs England test series

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has kicked off his training sessions in preparation for the upcoming IND vs ENG Test series, set to begin on January 25 in Hyderabad.

Following a stellar performance in the IND vs AFG T20I series, where he notched his remarkable 5th T20I century, the Indian opener is now focused on gearing up for the red-ball contest against England.

Team45Ro shared a series of images on Instagram, showcasing Rohit Sharma practising in the nets with the red ball.

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Prior to the series kick-off, Team India has suffered a huge blow with the news that their star batter, Virat Kohli, has opted out of the first two Test matches against England citing personal reasons.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will announce a replacement for Virat Kohli very soon. The first Test between India and England will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.