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Dhoni practices indoors as it rains outside
Even the rains couldn't stop Dhoni from preparing himself ahead of the first ODI as the seasoned veteran cricketer is determined to get into the grooves. As it rained in Sydney, Dhoni opted to train indoors.
Dhoni in conversation with assistant coach at SCG
MS Dhoni, along with other white-ball specialists including Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dinesh Karthik and Khaleel Ahmed, have joined up with the Indian team here.
On Wednesday, four members of the newly arrived bunch trained at the SCG. Dhoni, Dhawan, Jadhav and Rayudu went through the paces ahead of the first ODI in Sydney on Saturday.
Dhawan & Rayudu prepare
While Dhawan and Rayudu prepared with both the right and left arm throwdown specialists, Dhoni worked in the indoor nets with assistant coach Sanjay Bangar.
Jadhav alternated between the two nets' options.
Meanwhile, former Australia and Netherlands pacer Dirk Nannes has complimented Jasprit Bumrah for his 'tough' step up from limited-overs' to Test cricket without any disruption in rhythm or fitness.
Dhoni sweats it out in the nets
The preparations will kick off in earnest from Thursday when the full squad holds it first training session together since the home series against West Indies in November.
The quartet primarily took throwdowns as no specialist bowlers from the squad were present for this optional session.
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Jadhav hits the nets
Kedar Jadhav was also seen smacking the ball in the nets as he prepared for the ODIs.
Jadhav tweeted, "We are what we repeatedly do! Excellence is not an act but a habit!"
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ODI specialists arrive in Sydney
Team India's limited overs specialists arrived in Sydney on Tuesday (January 8).