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"Kyun Karein?": Virat Kohli's Fiery Attitude In Practice Says It All Ahead Of Australia Tests

Cricket is a team sport and all the eleven players on the field have to act like a single unit for the team's success. India are currently gearing up for the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. Ahead of the first match, which will kick-start from Friday in Perth, India fielding coach T Dilip engaged the Indian players in a unique drill. In order to strengthen the team bonding, Dilip asked the players to align in different positions and perform a relay throw.

Sarfaraz Khan's Unorthodox Fielding Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits. Rishabh Pant's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Sarfaraz Khan's unorthodox fielding style left Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel in splits during Indian cricket team's practice session ahead of the first Test match against Australia in Perth starting Friday. In a video going viral on social media, Sarfaraz took a catch extremely close to his face while fielding at the slip cordon. Kohli was left amused by his catching style while Rishabh Pant could not control himself and fell on the ground while laughing. Even Sarfaraz joined in on the fun as the Indian cricket team stars shared a fun banter before resuming their catching practice.

"Virat Kohli Trying To Play In Pakistan...": Amid Champions Trophy Stand-Off, Pace Great's Stunning Insight

The puzzle surrounding the Champions Trophy 2025 host venue is showing no signs of getting solved. Will it be held in Pakistan, or a hybrid model will be followed, or it will be completely shifted out of Pakistan? These are the three questions that have been the talking points in world cricket in recent past. It all started when the BCCI informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian cricket team won't be travelling to Pakistan, the designated hosts, for the Champions Trophy.

"One Thing I Know Of Virat Kohli...": Shane Watson Tells Australia How To Treat India Star In BGT

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he feels the intensity the celebrated Indian batter derives from provocations brings the best out of him. Going through a lean run of form, Kohli has enjoyed great success in Australia in the past and will look to regain his touch in the five-match Test series, which gets underway on Friday at the Optus Stadium here.

India "Low" On Confidence Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Star's 'Damaging' Shot At Rohit Sharma And Co.

A shattering defeat to New Zealand on home soil would have caused a "little bit of damage" to India's confidence but Australia will not make the mistake of underestimating the visitors, said charismatic batter Marnus Labuschagne in Perth on Tuesday. The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting here on Friday, following their whitewash at home, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run in their own backyard. Australia's middle-order mainstay Labuschagne believes the loss to the Kiwis would have dented India's confidence.

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

The talismanic Virat Kohli might have mellowed down a bit with age, but the Australia Test series gives him the opportunity to rediscover his old self. Batting form hasn't been Virat's friend of late. In the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand, Virat didn't even accumulate 100 runs in 6 innings. In Australia, however, every fanatic expects a different Kohli to step up. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Virat's 'in-the-face' attitude to be back Down Under, as the team takes on Australia in the opening Test of the series in Perth.

Australia Great Crafts 'Bash' Virat Kohli Plan, Says "Have Him Jump, Duck, Weave, Bend"

Virat Kohli loves to perform against Australia but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour isn't expected to be a bed of roses for him. Struggling for form over the last year or so, Virat has big expectations on his shoulders in the 5-match assignment. While Ricky Ponting is among those Australian cricketers who expect Kohli to bounce back Down Under, another great cricketer from the nation, Ian Healy, is busy crafting plans to counter the threat that the India batter poses. Giving a piece of advice to Pat Cummins and other Australian pacers, Healy has asked the Australian bowlers to cramp Kohli for space by bowling him in the body.

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series

Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon opened up on his battles with star India batter Virat Kohli, including one at the Adelaide Test back in 2014 in which the 36-year-old smashed twin centuries in his test captaincy debut and made the spinner one of the prime targets of his assault. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

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"Kyun Karein?": Virat Kohli's Fiery Attitude In Practice Says It All Ahead Of Australia Tests

Sarfaraz Khan's Unorthodox Fielding Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits. Rishabh Pant's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

"Virat Kohli Trying To Play In Pakistan...": Amid Champions Trophy Stand-Off, Pace Great's Stunning Insight

"One Thing I Know Of Virat Kohli...": Shane Watson Tells Australia How To Treat India Star In BGT

India "Low" On Confidence Ahead Of Border Gavaskar Trophy: Australia Star's 'Damaging' Shot At Rohit Sharma And Co.

"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

Australia Great Crafts 'Bash' Virat Kohli Plan, Says "Have Him Jump, Duck, Weave, Bend"

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series