After their heartbreaking five-wicket loss in Leeds, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team hit the nets ahead of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, starting on July 2 at Edgbaston. TimesofIndia.com brings you all the talking points from India’s first net session in Birmingham.
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