Virat Kohli’s training session with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has set social media abuzz ahead of the England ODI series. With his return nearing after retiring from Tests and T20Is, fans are hoping the hard work in the nets translates into another vintage Kohli chapter.
Kohli recently completed a specialised batting camp in Mumbai and Alibaug.(Photo: X)
New Delhi, UPDATED: Jul 2, 2026 01:45 IST
Virat Kohli’s long-awaited return to international cricket may still be subject to fitness clearance, but the former India captain has already got fans talking after a video of him training with ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar went viral on social media. With the England ODI series just around the corner, the footage has reignited excitement around Kohli’s return to the blue jersey.
The viral clip shows Kohli arriving at the training ground with his kit bag slung over his shoulder before being greeted by Bangar. The pair are later seen in a discussion at the centre of the ground, with the former India batting coach appearing to guide Kohli through an extended training session.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Kohli was named in India’s 15-man squad for the three-match ODI series against England , although his participation remains subject to fitness clearance. The series, beginning on July 14, is expected to mark the return of both Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who now feature exclusively in ODI cricket after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
Reports suggest Kohli recently underwent an intensive training block in Alibaug and Mumbai alongside Bangar, focusing specifically on fine-tuning technical aspects of his batting ahead of the series.
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