Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe
Rohit was greeted warmly by batting coach Vikram Rathore and teammates Ravindra Jadeja among others on his arrival at the hotel.
Post Kohli's departure following the pink-ball Test, Ajinkya Rahane is likely to take the skipper's position at number four while Hanuma Vihari will bat at number five.
According to Kartik, Pant has an 'X-factor' in his batting and believes that he can produce results for the side
'I have been lucky to be able to show my talent more as a sports anchor, and I could do this for life!'
Gavaskar was impressed with Rahane's field placements