New Delhi:
Indian Talismanic Batter Virat Kohli Continued to bat in the nets even after India’s first practice session at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to heavy rain. Indian Batting Contingent had an extended practice session in the nets which also included Kohli. However, the session had to be cut short due to rain getting heavier. Kohli, who was in the nets, was not keen on stopping but had to rush back to the dressing room as the weather worsened. Virat Kohli’s unwavering dedication and commitment to the team and sport was praised by a number of social media users.
Looks even more like this is the top 6 based on how they went in the nets before rain halted practice. Virat Kohli wasn’t keen to stop batting even as the rain got heavier before he had no option but to run off with the rest of the team #AusvInd https://t.co/vW7drdxJ0t
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 19, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar’s Thoughts
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former India Captain Sunil Gavaskar spoke about Virat Kohli aiming to regain his form during the Australia tour and his past record on Australian pitches. Gavaskar is confident that Kohli would excel in 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, drawing on his past blistering performances in Perth and Adelaide.
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“Because he hasn’t got runs against New Zealand, he’ll be very hungry. Even in that Adelaide Test match, where in the second innings we got all out for 36, in the first innings, Kohli got 70 plus, if I recall correctly, before being run out. He’s consistently performed in Adelaide, so it’s a familiar ground for him. And before Adelaide, it’s Perth, where he played one of the finest hundreds in 2018-19 tour. Having performed in these venues he’ll be extra confident. Of course, you need a bit of luck at the start, but if he gets off to a good start, he will get big runs,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.
This Season’s BGT Schedule
After the series opener in Perth, the second test, featuring the day-night format, will take place under lights at Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10. Fans will then turn their attention to The Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test from December 14 to 18.
The Traditional Boxing Day Test , scheduled from December 26 to 30 at the Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, will mark the series’ penultimate stage.
The fifth and final Test will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, promising an exciting climax to a highly anticipated series.
