Watch: Kohli-Rohit's special chat before India's WI practice

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back together in India colours as the two senior batters reunited during the team’s first training session ahead of the three-match ODI series against West Indies. The much-anticipated reunion took place in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, September 24, with the duo preparing for Sunday’s series opener at the Greenfield International Stadium.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen putting in the hard yards during the practice session as India stepped up preparations for the first ODI against West Indies. Both batters looked focused as the team worked on its plans ahead of the opening game of the series.

Before the practice session, a moment between the two legendary batters caught the attention of fans on social media. Kohli and Rohit were seen having a special chat, with the subject of their conversation still unknown. Fans were quick to speculate that the two could have been discussing India’s game plan, but there is no confirmation about what they spoke about.

Watch the viral video here:

Reunited after two months: Kohli and Rohit return to the nets ahead of 1st ODI vs West Indies

The Indian team trained at the Greenfield International Stadium on Thursday, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to the ODI setup after more than two months. The senior batters last played together during India’s ODI tour of England in July, and their return has added experience to a squad led by Shubman Gill.

Kohli and Rohit’s most recent ODI appearance came in the third match of the England series at Lord’s on July 14. The two veterans have stayed away from international cricket since that series and are now preparing for their next assignment against West Indies. Their return to the nets has also added to the excitement around the upcoming ODI series.

The first training session gave fans an early glimpse of the two batters preparing for another ODI campaign. Kohli looked sharp in the nets as he attacked the bowlers and played several trademark strokes. At one point, he stepped out and hit Kuldeep Yadav over mid-wicket before smashing Naman Dhir for a straight-driven six.

Fans go wild over video of the two legends' candid moment at Greenfield Stadium

Fans went wild after a video of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma sharing a candid moment at the Greenfield International Stadium surfaced on social media. The two senior batters were seen having a light conversation before the practice session ahead of India’s ODI series against West Indies.

The video quickly caught the attention of cricket fans, with many enjoying the rare moment between the two Indian stars. Kohli and Rohit have shared several memorable moments on the field over the years, making their reunion in the ODI setup special for fans. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

Social media was soon filled with reactions to the video, as fans praised the bond between the two legends. While the exact topic of their conversation remains unknown, the candid moment has added to the excitement ahead of the first ODI against West Indies.

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Squad, schedule and venue details for September 27

The India vs West Indies ODI series will begin on September 27 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The second ODI will be played in Guwahati on September 30, while the third and final match is scheduled for October 3 in New Chandigarh.

India will be led by Shubman Gill, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav among the key players in the squad. West Indies will be led by Shai Hope, with players such as John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford also included in the squad. Here are the complete squads for both teams :

India squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (VC, WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.

West Indies squad: Shai Hope (C, WK), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo (WK), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.

Fans in India can watch all three ODIs live on the Star Sports Network across its main and regional-language channels. The series will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website, with coverage across mobile, web and connected TV devices.