Watch: Virat Kohli's Joke Cracks Up Coach Rahul Dravid During 3rd Test

01.03.2023 - 11:39 sports.ndtv.com

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen having a fun time with head coach Rahul Dravid on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Australia.

Kohli, who top-scored for India with his knock of 22, looked positive in his knock, but was undone by Todd Murphy's delivery, which kept low and hit him on the pads.

After being dismissed, Kohli was seen having a chat with Dravid, who couldn't control his laughter after seeing the former India captain's antics.

The interesting conversation was caught on camera on Day 1. Virat and dravid pic.twitter.com/McCXr3sMmU India batters had a disappointing outing in the first innings as Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann ran riot at the Holkar Stadium after the hosts had opted to bat.

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