Hardik Pandya trains with Indian team, bowls at nets

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is on road to recovery, took part in a practice session with Indian team at Wankhede Stadium here on Monday.

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Hardik was first seen doing target practice of hitting stumps along with skipper Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Later, he bowled in nets for a while under watchful eyes of bowling coach Bharat Arun. Hardik had undergone a back surgery in London and since that has been undergoing rehabilitation under watchful eyes of his trainer Rajnikanth in Mumbai.

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players who had attended optional practice session

Meanwhile, despite being an optional practice, almost all members of team were seen at training session. KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan, who are in reckoning from spot of second opener batted in nets.

(Im Courtesy:  PTI)

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