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In Pics: India and England gear up for first Test at Trent Bridge

India and England continued their preparations ahead of the five-Test series which gets underway at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday (August 4). India suffered another injury blow as opener Mayank Agarwal was ruled out of the first Test after taking a blow on his head in the nets at Trent Bridge. Here in these collection of pics, we take a look at how India and hosts England are gearing up for the first Test.

Ravi Shastri keeps a close eye

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Ravi Shastri keeps a close eye

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri keeps an eye on the proceedings during a training session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. (Photo: BCCI)

Joe Root has revenge on his mind

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England skipper Joe Root (left) ahead of a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. (Photo: ECB)

England skipper Joe Root (left) ahead of a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Root will be keen on avenging the 3-1 series loss to India earlier this year. (Photo: ECB)

Rohit Sharma has eye on the ball

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India opener Rohit Sharma bats during a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham ahead of first Test against England. (Photo: BCCI)

India opener Rohit Sharma bats during a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham ahead of first Test against England. Rohit's opening partner is still undecided with Mayank Agarwal ruled out of the first Test. (Photo: BCCI)

Skipper Virat Kohli looks focussed

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli bats in the nets at Trent Bridge ahead of the first of five Tests against England at Nottingham. (Photo: BCCI)

Indian skipper Virat Kohli bats in the nets at Trent Bridge ahead of the first of five Tests against England at Nottingham. Kohli will be keen to start off on a winning note in the first Test. (Photo: BCCI)

Jasprit Bumrah on dual duty

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Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the nets at Trent Bridge in Nottingham with his pads on ahead of the first Test. (Photo: BCCI)

Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the nets at Trent Bridge in Nottingham with his pads on ahead of the first Test. Bumrah will be keen to get back among the wickets after failing to impress in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. (Photo: BCCI)