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Last Updated:<\/span>December 02, 2025, 20:32 IST<\/time><\/p>\nVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma prepare for the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, with Gautam Gambhir observing their intense net session.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nVirat Kohli looked to go for big shots in the nets (Picture credit: Screengrab from X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nAce India batter Virat Kohli looked to go big while Rohit Sharma watched him from close quarters as the duo prepared for the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, days after taking a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to a brilliant hundred from the former.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDuring India\u2019s net session on Tuesday, fresh off a sensational hundred in the opening ODI at Ranchi, Kohli<\/a> looked in sublime form, smashing two clean sixes with the same authority that defined his match-winning knock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRohit was in the nets as well, watching Kohli from the sidelines, much to the delight of fans and onlookers. Watch the video here:<\/p>\n\n\nVirat Kohli hitting big shots Rohit Sharma watching him from 2nd end at Raipur stadium during today\u2019s practice session.\ud83d\udca5\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/wBN0XbPnxZ<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIntrigue has been on a steady rise regarding the future of Kohli and Rohit, bringing the road to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 into the mix.<\/p>\nA video of Rohit smacking big sixes has also gone viral. Watch the video here:<\/p>\nDespite the team\u2019s victories in the last two ODIs against Australia and South Africa, Rohit and Kohli showed no signs of easing up in Raipur on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\nKohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Virat Kohli looked to go for big shots in the nets (Picture credit: Screengrab from X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Ace India batter Virat Kohli looked to go big while Rohit Sharma watched him from close quarters as the duo prepared for the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, days after taking a 1-0 lead in the series, thanks to a brilliant hundred from the former.<\/p>\n
During India\u2019s net session on Tuesday, fresh off a sensational hundred in the opening ODI at Ranchi, Kohli<\/a> looked in sublime form, smashing two clean sixes with the same authority that defined his match-winning knock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nRohit was in the nets as well, watching Kohli from the sidelines, much to the delight of fans and onlookers. Watch the video here:<\/p>\n\n\nVirat Kohli hitting big shots Rohit Sharma watching him from 2nd end at Raipur stadium during today\u2019s practice session.\ud83d\udca5\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/wBN0XbPnxZ<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIntrigue has been on a steady rise regarding the future of Kohli and Rohit, bringing the road to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 into the mix.<\/p>\nA video of Rohit smacking big sixes has also gone viral. Watch the video here:<\/p>\nDespite the team\u2019s victories in the last two ODIs against Australia and South Africa, Rohit and Kohli showed no signs of easing up in Raipur on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\nKohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rohit was in the nets as well, watching Kohli from the sidelines, much to the delight of fans and onlookers. Watch the video here:<\/p>\n
\nVirat Kohli hitting big shots Rohit Sharma watching him from 2nd end at Raipur stadium during today\u2019s practice session.\ud83d\udca5\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/wBN0XbPnxZ<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIntrigue has been on a steady rise regarding the future of Kohli and Rohit, bringing the road to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 into the mix.<\/p>\nA video of Rohit smacking big sixes has also gone viral. Watch the video here:<\/p>\nDespite the team\u2019s victories in the last two ODIs against Australia and South Africa, Rohit and Kohli showed no signs of easing up in Raipur on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\nKohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Virat Kohli hitting big shots Rohit Sharma watching him from 2nd end at Raipur stadium during today\u2019s practice session.\ud83d\udca5\u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/wBN0XbPnxZ<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIntrigue has been on a steady rise regarding the future of Kohli and Rohit, bringing the road to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 into the mix.<\/p>\nA video of Rohit smacking big sixes has also gone viral. Watch the video here:<\/p>\nDespite the team\u2019s victories in the last two ODIs against Australia and South Africa, Rohit and Kohli showed no signs of easing up in Raipur on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\nKohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Intrigue has been on a steady rise regarding the future of Kohli and Rohit, bringing the road to the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 into the mix.<\/p>\n
A video of Rohit smacking big sixes has also gone viral. Watch the video here:<\/p>\n
Despite the team\u2019s victories in the last two ODIs against Australia and South Africa, Rohit and Kohli showed no signs of easing up in Raipur on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\nKohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Kohli looked in prime touch as he went hard against the throw-down specialists Raghu (right-arm) and Nuwan Seneviratne (left-arm), who cranked it up, according to a report in\u00a0PTI.<\/em><\/p>\nIt was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\nHead coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\nAfter finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It was a captivating phase under lights, with Kohli middling most of the balls, but on occasions, he was beaten by the raw pace generated by Raghu, as per the report.<\/p>\n
Head coach Gautam Gambhir was a close observer of the proceedings while stationing himself between the two nets on either end of the centre.<\/p>\n
After finishing, Kohli rested both bats on his shoulders and walked past Gambhir without exchanging a word, <\/span>a moment that, given recent developments in Indian cricket, was striking from every angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 02, 2025, 20:30 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma Go All Guns Blazing In Raipur Nets Session | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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