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In Pics: 'Green carpet' welcome for Virat Kohli & Co at Trent Bridge

Virat Kohli's Team India are preparing for the five-Test series against England, beginning at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Wednesday (August 4). The training is in full swing after a three-week break for the side following the World Test Championships final against New Zealand in June. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a glimpse of the green track currently on offer at Trent Bridge. In these collection of pics, we take a look at conditions at Nottingham and Men-in-Blue's preparations for the first Test.

Mohammed Siraj kicks into gear

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Mohammed Siraj kicks into gear

Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj bowls during a practice session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Siraj has been impressive for India in the five Tests so far, picking up 16 wickets. (Source: Twitter)

Rohit Sharma eyes a big one

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Indian opener Rohit Sharma at a training session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. (Source: Twitter)

Indian opener Rohit Sharma at a training session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Rohit looked in fine touch in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand but failed to post a big score. (Source: Twitter)

Green track at Trent Bridge

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A view of the Trent Bridge pitch a couple of days before the first Test between India and England in Nottingham. (Source: Twitter)

A view of the Trent Bridge pitch a couple of days before the first Test between India and England in Nottingham. The first Test will begin on Wednesday (August 4). (Source: Twitter)

Ravichandran Ashwin ready to spin a web

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Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to bowl during training at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. (Source: Twitter)

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to bowl during training at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Ashwin warmed up for the Test series by picking up a five-wicket haul for Surrey in County Championship match. (Source: Twitter)

Axar Patel warms up

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All-rounder Axar Patel bowls during a practise session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham ahead of the first Test against England. (Source: Twitter)

All-rounder Axar Patel bowls during a practise session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham ahead of the first Test against England. Axar picked up 27 wickets in the first three Test matches of his career against England. (Source: Twitter)