Virat Kohli and co. train hard ahead of first Test vs South Africa

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli runs during a training session at the Newlands Cricket ground on January 3, 2017. (AFP)

Updated on: Jan 04, 2018 10:49 AM IST

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Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli runs during a training session at the Newlands Cricket ground on January 3, 2017. (AFP)

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The Indian cricket team will look to create history and win a Test series in South Africa. (AFP)

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The side were hard at training at the Newlands Cricket ground at Cape Town ahead of the first Test, which begins on January 5. (AFP)

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Murali Vijay will be relied upon at the top of the order to provide a good start as well as some stability. (AFP)

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Shikhar Dhawan (C) is likely to partner Vijay and will be expected to blunt the attack with his trademark gusto. (AFP)

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Ishant Sharma is likely to be India’s attacking spearhead in the pace department. (AFP)

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Umesh Yadav will hope to generate some good bounce and movement when he gets the chance to run in. (AFP)

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Hardik Pandya is seen by many as India’s ace in the hole, and the young all-rounder will have to perform equally well with both bat and ball. (AFP)

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India coach Ravi Shastri will hope to oversee a Test series victory against a formidable opposition. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli will hope to be the one hoisting the Freedom Series trophy at the end of the series. (AFP)