'Grand Reunion' - Virat Kohli Engrossed In Discussion With Ravi Shastri Ahead Of Second T20I. See Pics

23.09.2022 - 17:15 sports.ndtv.com

After losing the first T20I against Australia, India face a must-win situation in the second T20I if they are to stay alive in the three-match contest.

The series is part of the final few series that India will be playing ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. Before the second T20I in Nagpur, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli met with former India coach Ravi Shastri, who is part of the commentary panel for the official broadcasters.

Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri discussing in the field. pic.twitter.com/ycsJGifeJL In the first T20I, India's frailties with the ball were laid bare as Australia gunned down a formidable 209-run target rather comfortably for a four-wicket win in Mohali on Tuesday.

KL Rahul (55 off 35 balls) and Hardik Pandya (71 not out off 30) helped India post a daunting 208 for six after Australia put the hosts in to bat.

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India batter Virat Kohli missed the first practice match of the team against Western Australia XI on Monday but he made sure he hit the nets to continue to train in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup, starting October 16. A video is going viral on social media that shows Kohli giving his best while batting in the nets. However, what hogged more limelight was the fact that it was India's head coach Rahul Dravid who was giving throwdowns to the star batter.

Virat Kohli Out Strolling With Birthday Boy Hardik Pandya In Australia. See Pic

Ahead of the big cricketing showdown at the T20 World Cup 2022, Indian cricketers are putting in the hard work in the nets and practice matches to best prepare themselves for the showpiece event. But, on their off day, the boys are out on a stroll Down Under with the birthday boy Hardik Pandya. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli shared a picture with Hardik and KL Rahul on the occasion of the all-rounder's birthday on Instagram.

Watch: Virat Kohli Makes Fans' Day In Australia, Gives Autographs Ahead Of India's Practice Match Vs Western Australia

Indian cricket stalwart Virat Kohli has a supreme connection with the fans and it isn't a hidden secret. No matter where Virat goes, fans follow. Ahead of Team India's practice game against Western Australia at the WACA, Kohli obliged a number of fans with autograph requests. The video of the talismanic Indian batter signings autographs for fans and greeting them ahead of the first practice match is getting much love on social media. Here's the video:

"Needs To Rekindle The Magic": Ex-Australia Captain On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Marnus Labuschagne and Babar Azam. These modern-day greats make the experience of watching cricket wholesome and the fans keep on debating on who is the best batter among this lot. Kohli, who was a runaway favourite for being the best batter, suffered a blip in form after November 2019 and he failed to register a single century since then. He finally broke the dry spell in the Asia Cup which was held earlier this year, and that was also his first T20I century.

Team India's T20 World Cup-Bound Squad Departs For Australia. See Pic

Rohit Sharma-led Team India departed for Australia for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 2007 champions will look to win the crown this year after failing to make the semi-finals last year. Before the World Cup, Team India managed to gain some momentum after defeating Australia and South Africa in the respective bilateral series and one now hopes that India are able to go all the way in the tournament.

"Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Are My Idols": Rajat Patidar Ahead Of 1st ODI Against South Africa

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are two of the finest batters to have graced Indian cricket. Over the course of their careers, the two stalwarts have done wonders with the bat and inspired thousands of budding cricketers. One of those emerging stars who has idolised Kohli and Rohit over the years is Rajat Patidar, the man who could make his ODI debut for India on Thursday against South Africa.