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Rohit Sharma, currently relishing a break from the rigors of cricket, has commenced preparations for the upcoming IND vs NZ Test series, which kicks off on October 16 in Bengaluru.
The Indian skipper headed to the Reliance Corporate Park Cricket Ground in Mumbai for training but was quickly surrounded by a large crowd of enthusiastic cricket fans.
Multiple videos circulating on social media indicate that Sharma has begun his training regimen for the three-match IND vs NZ Test series. However, after an intense practice session, as he was leaving the facility, a significant number of fans swarmed the ground in hopes of capturing selfies and securing autographs.
Captain Rohit Sharma started practice session before the big BGT and NZ test series at Mumbai Jio park.🔥
Captain working hard for WTC @ImRo45 🐐🙇🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/VGj3R9Q7uj
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 9, 2024
The way fans ran towards Captain Rohit Sharma for clicking picture with him during Rohit Sharma practising at RCP Mumbai.🥹❤️
The madness and love for boss @ImRo45 🐐🙇🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/bIXSvy1iCT
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) October 9, 2024
In the midst of the excitement, Sharma could be heard asking the fans to slow down and kindly requested them to leave the field.
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Recently, Sharma led India to a resounding 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh, clinching a seven-wicket win in the second Test to complete the series whitewash. This triumph not only solidified India’s dominance but also strengthened their position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table.
With a points percentage of 74.24%, India currently holds the lead, while defending champions Australia follow in second place with a percentage of 62.50%. The finalists from the 2023 WTC are closely pursued by Sri Lanka (55.56%), England (42.19%), South Africa (38.89%), and New Zealand (37.50%). Following the two consecutive defeats to India, Bangladesh has fallen to seventh place with a points percentage of 34.38%.
Looking ahead, India’s prospects for qualifying for a third consecutive WTC final remain bright. If the team secures victories in at least four of their remaining eight matches without incurring any penalties, they will be guaranteed a top-two finish in the standings.
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