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Virat Kohli begins preparations for New Zealand ODI series with intense net session – WATCH

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New Delhi: Team India batter has begun preparations for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand with an intense net session at the Cricket Club of India’s Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. He batted for nearly two hours and fine-tuned his game ahead of the big series.

He faced both pacers and spinners on a red-soil surface and looked in great touch. Kohli found the gaps with crisp cover drives, showing solid technique against deliveries aimed at the back foot and used his feet confidently to take on the spinners

He looked focused as India prepare for a challenging away ODI series against the Blackcaps. With the getting close, the five-match series will offer Kohli a chance to fine-tune his game and maintain his impressive run in the 50-over format.

Kohli in great form

Kohli is in brilliant form heading into the New Zealand series. He scored 168 runs at an average of 84 in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against the West Indies. He smashed an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls in the first ODI, helping India clinch an eight-wicket win. Captain Shubman Gill also delivered a great performance, hitting a sensational century.

During the innings, Kohli crossed the 15,000-run mark in ODIs, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone. He also registered his 55th ODI century, further cementing his status as one of the greatest batters in the format.

India’s ODI series against New Zealand will begin in Auckland on November 4. The next two games will be played in Wellington and Hamilton, while the final two matches will take place in Mount Maunganui. The Men in Blue are currently involved in a five-match T20I series against the Kiwis and have taken a 2-0 lead.

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