Sarfaraz Khan and Gill - (Source:@ScreenGrab)
India will play Australia for a five-match Test series starting on November 22 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Ahead of the crucial series, the Indian players are training hard in the nets in Australia.
Several videos are floating on the internet of players sweating it out in the nets, as it is a crucial series from WTC's point of view. The Rohit Sharma-led side need to win four of the five matches to qualify for the WTC finals.
Gill And Sarfaraz's Bromance Goes Viral
While the pressure is high on the players to perform, especially after a humiliating loss against New Zealand, the players are also enjoying their time as a video has gone viral on the internet showcasing bromance between Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan.
In the video, Gill and Khan can be seen poking fun and sitting next to each other while they share a laugh.
Both Gill and Sarfaraz need to perform themselves against Australia if they want to cement their place in the Indian test side for the long run. The two batters disappointed against New Zealand and would hope for a turnaround this time.
Sarfaraz Khan Hit On The Elbow In Nets
Both Gill and Sarfaraz are likely to feature in the first Test at Perth as KL Rahul is touted to open the innings in Rohit Sharma's absence, who is expecting a second child with his wife Ritika. Thus, Gill and Sarfaraz are tasked with a big responsibility in the middle order.
India are sweating on Khan's fitness as he dealt with a blow on his elbow in the nets following which he walked off and did not continue. However, it is learnt that it was just a precautionary measure and the injury does not appear to be serious to rule him out of the first Test.