[Watch] Virat Kohli's Stunning Shot Wins Gautam Gambhir's Heart Ahead Of IND Vs SL 1st ODI

Gautam Gambhir reacts to Virat Kohli's shot [X.com]

India's batting maestro, Virat Kohli, was seen in action during the practice session ahead of the first ODI match against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium on August 2. 

In a clip that quickly went viral, Kohli was spotted hitting a stunning shot, leaving the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, visibly impressed by his power-packed performance.

The practice session was intense, with other key players like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer participating in batting and fielding drills. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav was also seen in action, honing his skills ahead of the series.

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India are set to play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Both Kohli and Sharma cut short their breaks after India's T20 World Cup triumph against South Africa in Barbados, heeding a request from Gambhir to join the squad. 

Their presence is expected to provide a significant boost to the team as they aim for a strong start in the series. Both will be seen in action in 50-over format after 8 months of gap and will be playing first time under Gautam Gambhir's guidance.

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