Watch: Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with Gautam Gambhir at Lord’s balcony ahead of ODI decider against England | Cricket News
in India Rohit Sharma appeared relaxed ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, sharing a light-hearted moment with the head coach Gautam Gambhir and members of the support staff during the Lord’s team’s optional training session last Saturday.Rohit was seen chatting and laughing with Gambhir and the coaching staff at the famous Lord’s balcony before heading out for his practice session. The easy interaction came at a crucial stage of the tour, with India gearing up for a winner-take-all clash after the three-match series was locked at 1-1.See:The visitors kicked off the series with a convincing win in Birmingham before England returned to Cardiff, thanks in large part to that Joe Rootunbeaten 99. The former England captain’s victory not only leveled the series but also extended his remarkable streak to five consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root’s battle against Jasprit Bumrah is expected to remain one of the defining contests in the decider. While the England veteran handled India’s premier fast bowlers well in Cardiff, Bumrah is eager to regain control in the familiar seam-friendly conditions at Lord’s.India, on the other hand, received a timely boost Virat Kohlinor return to form. The former captain made a fluent 65 in the second ODI and is now just a 50-plus score away from equaling Kumar Sangakkara’s record for the most fifty-plus scores against England in ODI cricket. Kohli also crossed the 1,400-run mark in ODIs played in England, with only Rohit Sharma ahead of him among visiting batters.The spotlight, however, remains on Rohit, who has endured a lean run in the format this year, managing just one half-century in eight ODI innings. India will also be hoping for the return of KL Rahul after he missed the second ODI, while an injury to Washington Sundar has forced a change in the squad, with Great Dubey was drafted as his replacement.A win at Lord’s would give India the series and end a 22-year wait for an ODI win at the iconic venue, where their last success came in 2004.
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