Overview

• New BCCI video shows Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul training at the Centre of Excellence, with Rahul slated to play for India A against Australia A from September 23 in Lucknow.
• Reports say Rohit cleared CoE fitness assessments, including the Yo-Yo test and a DXA scan, as he ramps up for the three-match ODI series in Australia.
• Rohit met India’s Under-19 squad at the CoE, sharing advice and gifting a bat to captain Ayush Mhatre, an interaction publicly praised by CoE head VVS Laxman.
• India U19’s Australia tour began on September 21, featuring three one-dayers at Norths followed by two multi-day games, including a match in Mackay.
• Having retired from Tests and T20Is earlier this year, Rohit is preparing to return in ODIs, with India’s series set for October 19, 23 and 25 in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.