Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, commenced their training at the ICC Academy ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh. Key players, including Virat Kohli, fine-tuned their preparations for the upcoming matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. All eyes were on star batter Virat Kohli, who spent nearly 30 minutes meticulously arranging his kitbag. He carefully inspected multiple bats before finally making his way in, dragging his signature red kit bag behind him.
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