The Indian team completed its first extensive practice session on Friday ahead of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. On Thursday, the team held a light session, where the players were accompanied by the trainers. Barring the trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Rituraj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer, all the players and support staff were present for the practice session on Friday after they tested negative for the COVID-19 test. The players practiced under floodlights and it was a perfect session. It is learned that head coach Rahul Dravid introduced young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi to the players.
Virat Kohli, Pant practice
Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and others batted in the nets while the returning spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal bowled. Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and all-rounder Shardul Thakur also bowled in the nets. Opener Mayank Agarwal is under three-day quarantine and will be a substitute for the opening match in case Lokesh Rahul is not available.