In pictures: Kohli, Bhuvi practise with the pink ball in Indore

Ahead of India's D/N Test match against Bangladesh in Kolkata, Kohli and Co. figured their way around the pink ball in the nets in Indore.

Published : Nov 12, 2019 22:57 IST

The pink ball will make its Test debut in India when it takes on Bangladesh in its first D/N game in Kolkata this month.

Aces of pace | The Indian fast-bowling attack, consisting of Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar train with the pink ball. As expected, the new pink balls has been found to offer appreciable swing.

Ajinkya Rahane conceded that he has no prior experience playing the pink ball and so the net sessions were beginners classes for the batsman to figure out the variations the ball allowed. He found that while the ball helped pacers, it wasn't as favourable to the spinners.

Photo: G PSAMPATHKUMAR

In Bengaluru, Mohammad Shami had a go at the pink ball, under the watchful eyes of head Rahul Dravid. That the ball aids pacers will help Shami,considering he got into his stride and troubled the batsmen with sharp pace and movement.

Photo: Twitter/@imVkohli

India captain Virat Kohli practices with the pink ball at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Hazy | Captain Virat Kohli got back to business on Tuesday, participating in multiple drills with the pink ball.

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The pink ball will make its Test debut in India when it takes on Bangladesh in its first D/N game in Kolkata this month.
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