<p align="justify">The rumoured differences, drama and intrigue seemed to have taken a backseat as coach Anil Kumble gave skipper Virat Kohli throwdowns during the Indian cricket team's indoor net session here today.<br /><br />The alleged rift between the two most influential figures in the Indian dressing room has dominated headlines over the last few days. The last leg of Team's India's run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy has been rocky, thanks to the reported coach-captain split. In this context, it was a welcome sight to see the two men doing their job at the Edgbaston, together.<br /><br />With inclement weather denying the team a chance of outdoor nets, most of the top batsmen were seen taking throwdowns for a considerable period of time. With four nets adjacent to each other, the focus of attention was the first one where skipper Kohli was a picture of concentration.<br /><br />However, the snap of the session was Kumble giving throwdowns to the captain. Kohli initially was doing some conventional knocking, trying to get a feel of the ball.<br /><br />Even if there was any discomfort between the reportedly 'warring duo', it was not evident in their body language during the session.<br /><br />After playing some drives, Kohli tried to play some shots square off the wicket. Kumble spent close to a good 20 minutes before he went to the second net.</p>.<p align="justify"><br />There, it was Yuvraj Singh, who was being given throwdowns by batting coach Sanjay Bangar. Once Kumble was done with his drill, he and Bangar swapped nets.<br /><br />Recovering from viral fever, Yuvraj didn't play in the two practice games and will be keen to get a good hit before the big-ticket Pakistan match on Sunday.<br /><br />In another net, Rohit Sharma was facing throwdowns from none other than former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and specialist 'Raghavendra'.<br /><br />Meanwhile, it has been learnt that former India captain Sourav Ganguly did not meet the players as was reported in a section of the media.</p>
<p align="justify">The rumoured differences, drama and intrigue seemed to have taken a backseat as coach Anil Kumble gave skipper Virat Kohli throwdowns during the Indian cricket team's indoor net session here today.<br /><br />The alleged rift between the two most influential figures in the Indian dressing room has dominated headlines over the last few days. The last leg of Team's India's run-up to the ICC Champions Trophy has been rocky, thanks to the reported coach-captain split. In this context, it was a welcome sight to see the two men doing their job at the Edgbaston, together.<br /><br />With inclement weather denying the team a chance of outdoor nets, most of the top batsmen were seen taking throwdowns for a considerable period of time. With four nets adjacent to each other, the focus of attention was the first one where skipper Kohli was a picture of concentration.<br /><br />However, the snap of the session was Kumble giving throwdowns to the captain. Kohli initially was doing some conventional knocking, trying to get a feel of the ball.<br /><br />Even if there was any discomfort between the reportedly 'warring duo', it was not evident in their body language during the session.<br /><br />After playing some drives, Kohli tried to play some shots square off the wicket. Kumble spent close to a good 20 minutes before he went to the second net.</p>.<p align="justify"><br />There, it was Yuvraj Singh, who was being given throwdowns by batting coach Sanjay Bangar. Once Kumble was done with his drill, he and Bangar swapped nets.<br /><br />Recovering from viral fever, Yuvraj didn't play in the two practice games and will be keen to get a good hit before the big-ticket Pakistan match on Sunday.<br /><br />In another net, Rohit Sharma was facing throwdowns from none other than former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and specialist 'Raghavendra'.<br /><br />Meanwhile, it has been learnt that former India captain Sourav Ganguly did not meet the players as was reported in a section of the media.</p>