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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Brink Of Illustrious Milestones In Delhi Test

India star Virat Kohli is on the brink of becoming only the sixth batter in the world to score 25,000 or more runs in international cricket. Coming out to bat at the Delhi's Arun Jaitley stadium, Kohli would be needing only 52 runs to achieve the feat. The other five batters who have crossed the mark before Kohli are Sachin Tendulkar (34357 runs), Kumar Sangakkara (28016 runs), Ricky Ponting (27483 runs) Mahela Jayawardene (25957 runs) and Jacques Kallis (25534 runs). It is worth noting that all five players have already called time on their international careers by now.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Another 'Spin Test' Awaits Tourists In Delhi

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates: India will still start as overwhelming favourites when they take on Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Delhi on Friday. The match will be one of Indian cricket's understated warrior Cheteshwar Pujara's 100th Test, a feat achieved after 13 years of sweat and toil.

"Can Pull His Leg, Young Players Can't...": India Star On Camaraderie With Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has regained his golden touch and is back among runs. After a couple of years, where the former India captain went through a phase where he could not score centuries, Kohli has shown enough glimpses of being in form. Though he could not leave a big impact in the first Test against Australia, he will be expected to excel in the second Test in Delhi. Being his home-ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is very close to Kohli's heart. It's the same for Shikhar Dhawan, Kohli's long-time teammate in the Indian cricket team and the Delhi state team.

Watch: Tributes pour in as Team India congratulates Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of his 100th Test

Cheteshwar Pujara, who made his Test debut against Australia back in 2010 in Bengaluru, will achieve his 100th Test milestone against the same opponent when he takes the field in the second Test on Friday in New Delhi. The 35-year-old batter will be the 13th Indian cricketer to play a century of Tests.Indian players including head coach Rahul Dravid extended best wishes to Pujara ahead of his landmark 100th Test.

Team India's Hotel Changed, Virat Kohli Not Staying With Teammates Ahead Of Delhi Test: Report

Due to the G20 Summit and the wedding season, which resulted in a dearth of large blocks of five-star hotel rooms being reserved, Team India abruptly shifted their hotel in Delhi ahead of the second Test against Australia. The second Test of the series will be held in Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium from February 17 to 21. Delhi is hosting its first Test since December 2017. India have 1-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Watch: Virat Kohli Leaves In Swanky Car After Practice Session In Delhi, Fans Go Wild

Virat Kohli is a 'Delhi boy' but it isn't often that fans get to see him play in the national capital. Ahead of the second Test between India and Australia, the talismanic batter was spotted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on the eve of the second match of the series against Australia. As Kohli left the stadium in his swanky car, fans gathered around just to get a glimpse of the local boy who went on to achieve unthinkable heights in the world of crcket.

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Virat Kohli on Wednesday spent extra time with spinners at the nets during a practice session at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi ahead of the second Test against Australia.With the possibility of another slow turner in the second Test, which is scheduled to start from Friday, local boy Kohli is preparing himself to put his best foot forward. The extra efforts look absolutely necessary as run-scoring is going to be a struggle. Kohli came to the stadium at least half an hour before the arrival of the Indian team bus in his personal car - a gleaming jet black Porsche. He wanted additional batting time and arrived early for the session. He began with customary throw-downs and some knocking off net bowlers.Once a young fellow, bowling military medium, was pulled disdainfully off his backfoot, he asked for spinners.

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Hours Against Spinners On Roughed Up Track

A gleaming jet black Porsche arrived at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium at least half an hour before the arrival of the Indian team bus. Out came Virat Kohli and walked into the dressing room. Within minutes he was out, padded up and headed for the nets. He wanted additional batting time and arrived early for a session. He began with customary throw-downs and some knocking off net bowlers. Once a young fellow, bowling military medium, was pulled disdainfully off his backfoot, he asked for spinners.

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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma On Brink Of Illustrious Milestones In Delhi Test

India vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score: Another 'Spin Test' Awaits Tourists In Delhi

"Can Pull His Leg, Young Players Can't...": India Star On Camaraderie With Virat Kohli

Watch: Tributes pour in as Team India congratulates Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of his 100th Test

Team India's Hotel Changed, Virat Kohli Not Staying With Teammates Ahead Of Delhi Test: Report

Watch: Virat Kohli Leaves In Swanky Car After Practice Session In Delhi, Fans Go Wild

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli spends extra hours against spinners in the nets

Virat Kohli Spends Extra Hours Against Spinners On Roughed Up Track