In Pics: Youngsters take centre stage in final nets session ahead of India's 3rd Test vs England

The likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were in focus a day before India take on England in the third Test in Rajkot. 

Published on: Feb 14, 2024 5:55 PM IST

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Devdutt Padikkal batted and fielded for long hours in the nets just a day before the third Test between India and England. Padikkal has been handed a maiden call-up to the Test team with KL Rahul yet to recover and Shreyas Iyer not being selected for the rest of the series.  (AFP)

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Shubman Gill gestures during a practice session at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on February 14, 2024, (AFP)

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India's head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour during the practice session ahead of the third Test (PTI)

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Spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has a word with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Sundar could find a place in the squad, particularly if Ravindra Jadeja is deemed unfit for the match.  (PTI)

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Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar share a light moment during the practice session.  (PTI)

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Patidar had made his Test debut in the second match in Visakhapatnam. He scored 32 and nine runs.  (PTI)

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Wicketkeeper KS Bharat with Agarkar. Bharat has been under pressure due to his middling performances with the bat.  (ANI )

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Dravid with his former India teammate Agarkar.  (ANI )

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Gill roared back to form during the second innings of the second Test, scoring 104 in 147 balls. (AFP)

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The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja had featured in India's net session on Tuesday. However, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah hasn't been seen yet, raising doubts over his participation in the third Test.  (AFP)