{
  "id": 16472608,
  "title": "Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Begin Training In Mumbai Ahead Of New Zealand ODI Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-begin-training-in-mumbai-ahead-of-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-begin-training-in-mumbai-ahead-of-new-zealand-odi-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have commenced their training for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, with footage of the star batters practicing individually circulating on social media. The five-match series, set to commence next month, features India taking on New Zealand in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Mount Maunganui, and Palmerston North. Virat Kohli was recently seen regaining his intensity at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, where he honed his batting skills for the forthcoming challenge. The right-handed batter's training sessions were captured in videos that went viral online, indicating his commitment to carrying his form into the New Zealand series. Rohit Sharma, the veteran opener, also returned to the nets in Mumbai, training at the MCA ground in BKC. His return to practice is a testament to his determination to perform well in the important assignment ahead. During his session, Rohit also met members of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team in the dressing room, ahead of his team's Ranji Trophy clash against Haryana scheduled for the following day.",
  "summary": "Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have begun their preparations for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, with videos of the two star batters training individually going viral on social media. The former India captains were spotted honing their skills ahead of the five-match series, scheduled to begin next month. Virat Kohli Returns To The Nets Look who's back, hitting the nets! #ViratKohli…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}