Watch: Virat Kohli Chants Take Over Ahmedabad Stadium As India Stalwart Goes Out For Batting Practice

11.03.2023 - 14:41 sports.ndtv.com

Undoubtedly one of the most popular cricketers of his era, Virat Kohli is a name that needs no introduction in the cricket world, no matter where he goes.

Despite not getting the opportunity to bat in the first two days of the 4th Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, 'Kohli... Kohli...' chants took over the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday.

A video surfaced online on Friday where Virat could be seen walking out for practice, getting the fans buzzing. India were finally able to bundle out Australia for 480 runs, with Usman Khawaja scoring a whopping 180.

India did get the opportunity to bat on Day 2, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remaining unbeaten as the team's score read 36/0.

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