Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:45am on 27 Oct 2024,Sunday Sports
Following India’s second Test loss to New Zealand in Pune, head coach Gautam Gambhir has mandated attendance for all players, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, at upcoming training sessions on October 30 and 31. Traditionally optional, these sessions are now compulsory as the team prepares for the crucial third Test in Mumbai. The decision comes amid India’s first home series defeat in 12 years, underscoring the need to regain form for World Test Championship standings. After a two-day break, players are reassembling in Mumbai to begin intensive preparations for the match.