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Watch: Virat Kohli's Wry Smile After Unfortunate Dismissal During India vs England 5th Test

Virat Kohli's lean patch continued during the rescheduled 5th Test against England as the India batter chopped a Matthew Potts delivery on to his stumps on Day 1 at Edgbaston. Kohli clearly could not believe his luck and was seen with a wry smile after his dismissal, even as Potts celebrated wildly the huge scalp he had just claimed. Kohli looked steady at the crease even as wickets fell around him, but could only score 11 before he was cleaned up by the England pacer.

"That Will Be His Great Legacy": Former England Captain On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch off late and he has failed to score a century in international cricket since November 2019. In the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test against England, Kohli was dismissed for 11 by Matthew Potts in the first innings. However, the right-handed batter has won a lot of applause for driving the India Test team and how he successfully managed to lead them. Former England captain Michael Atherton on Saturday talked about what would be the great legacy of Kohli and how he hopes that the Indian batter rediscovers his "best form".

Cricket With Umbrella: Fans Start Playing Outside Stadium After Rain Interrupts India vs England 5th Test

The India vs England rescheduled fifth Test kicked off on Friday at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India were 53/2 when rain forced early lunch and later delayed the start of the second session on the first day of the match. While the temporary interruption in the game forced the players to stay in the dressing a little longer than scheduled, it could not stop the spectators from enjoying their time as some of the fans started playing cricket outside the stadium.

"Can Bring Smile On Every Cricket Fan": Twitter Reacts To Rahul Dravid's Animated Celebration On Rishabh Pant's Hundred

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant produced a counter-attacking masterclass against England as he went on to play a 146-run knock in the first innings of the ongoing Edgbaston Test. The batter's innings was studded with 20 fours and 4 sixes. Such was the importance of Pant's innings that even the calm and composed Rahul Dravid celebrated animatedly as soon as the wicketkeeper brought up the three-figure mark.

ENG vs IND: What Rishabh Pant Said After Scoring Century In Edgbaston Test vs England

Having come out to bat at 64/3, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant produced a masterclass to rescue India from a difficult spot and it helped the visitors finish Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England on 338/7. At one stage, India were 98/5 and then, Pant combined with Ravindra Jadeja to put on 222 runs for the sixth wicket. Pant went on to play a 146-run knock off just 111 balls with the help of 20 fours and 4 sixes.

India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

Ashwin finds himself out in the cold againThey say the more things change, the more they stay the same. One can apply that theory to the way Ravichandran Ashwin's spot becomes so dispensable every time India play in an away Test in SENA countries. Like the previous four Tests in the series against England in the UK, contested last year, he was left out again as India chose a four-pronged seam attack and the lone spinner's spot went to left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja. Former England captain Michael Vaughan tweeted his disgust in one sentence: "No @ashwinravi99!!!Ridiculous."

India vs England 5th Test: Matthew Potts Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Chops On While Trying To Leave. Watch

Young paceman Matthew Potts dealt India the biggest blow on day 1 of the first Test at Edgbaston when he managed to send Virat Kohli out after the Indian batter chopped on while trying to leave a well pitched up delivery way outside the off stump. The dismissal on 11 meant Kohli's barren patch in international cricket continued. He had looked steady even as wickets fell around him but Kohli once again found a new way to get out.

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral

As the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England began on Friday, it also marked the latest chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Virat Kohli and James Anderson. Both are considered among the best in the world in their respective disciplines and when they come up against each other, it always leads to an enthralling battle. So it's no surprise that when the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a picture of the two sharing a laugh, it set Twitter alight.

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Watch: Virat Kohli's Wry Smile After Unfortunate Dismissal During India vs England 5th Test

"That Will Be His Great Legacy": Former England Captain On Virat Kohli

Cricket With Umbrella: Fans Start Playing Outside Stadium After Rain Interrupts India vs England 5th Test

"Can Bring Smile On Every Cricket Fan": Twitter Reacts To Rahul Dravid's Animated Celebration On Rishabh Pant's Hundred

ENG vs IND: What Rishabh Pant Said After Scoring Century In Edgbaston Test vs England

India vs England, 5th Test: Ravichandran Ashwin a victim of circumstances or conditions?

India vs England 5th Test: Matthew Potts Can't Keep Calm As Virat Kohli Chops On While Trying To Leave. Watch

India vs England - Sharing A Laugh With The Adversary: ICC's James Anderson-Virat Kohli Pic Goes Viral