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WATCH - Tour Game, India vs Leicestershire: Surprised at his dismissal, Virat Kohli misses out on a big score

Virat Kohli was finding his lost touch ahead of the crucial fifth and decisive Test to conclude the unfinished tour of England from last year, the former India skipper failed to get going in the warm-up game against Leicestershire and was dismissed for 33 by Roman Walker. However, Kohli took a while before walking back, as he inquired about the decision after the umpire raised his finger. It was the first day of the practice game for the visitors and Kohli looked good while adding 50-plus runs for the sixth wicket with KS Bharat. But in the 41st over of the day, he missed the line while trying to drive a full-length delivery from Walker and the ball kissed Kohli's pads before going into the wicketkeeper's gloves. The umpire upheld the bowler's appeal, after which Kohli seemingly asked the umpire whether he was given out LBW or caught behind.

"I Am Bothered": Kapil Dev's Big Statement On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both going through a lean patch. While the former has not scored a ton since November, 2019, the latter could not hit a half-century in 14 successive matches in the Indian Premier league (IPL) 2022. Now both the senior Indian batters will be expected to perform well in the upcoming Tour of England, starting with a Test match in Birmingham from July 1. It is rescheduled Test match which will decide the fate of the unfinished series between India and England that got disrupted in 2021 due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Ahead of the series, 1983 world Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev gave his take on both players' form.

Watch - India vs Leicestershire: Virat Kohli Questions Umpire After Getting Dismissed In Warm-Up Game

On Day 1 of the Warm-up Tour game between India and Leicestershire, Virat Kohli looked to be in great touch. After India were five-down in Leicester, the former India captain struck a 50-plus stand with KS Bharat. He was confident with his strokes. He hit four fours and one six. It looked like Kohli was poised for a big score in the match. However, it was not to be. In the 41st over of the Day, while facing fast bowler Roamn Walker, Kohli went for a drive against a fuller delivery.

India vs Leicestershire, Tour Game, Day 2: Could Rain Play Spoilsport?

The four-day tour game between India and Leicestershire got underway on Thursday. At stumps on Day 1, India's score read 246/8 with KS Bharat (70*) and Mohammed Shami (18*) at the crease. Rain halted play on three occasions on Day 1 and it was because of rain, that early stumps had to be called. On Day 2, there can be stoppages in play as forecast is for some showers in Leicester on Friday as well.

India vs Leicestershire, Tour Game, Day 2: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Srikar Bharat will look to bring up the much-deserved century on Day 2 of the ongoing four-day Tour Game against Leicestershire. It was Bharat who was the bright spot with the bat for India after the top-order fell cheaply and there was no resistance. Virat Kohli made a well made 33, but he was given out to a dubious on-field call. Skipper Rohit Sharma made 25 while Shubman Gill scored 21. At stumps on Day 1, India's score read 246/8 with Bharat (70*) and Mohammed Shami (18*) at the crease. For Leicestershire, Roman Walker, who is yet to play a first-class game, took five wickets.

Viral Video: Did Virat Kohli Try To Make His Bat Stand Upright Like Root In Tour Game vs Leicestershire?

Though India were off to a poor start in the warm-up game against Leicestershire on Thursday, one positive sign was the batting of former captain Virat Kohli. He batted with confidence and looked poised for a big score. Apart from his confident stroke-play, there was another point in Kohli's innings that went viral on social media. On Day 1, the 34-year-old Kohli was seen trying to balance the bat upright without any support. It was reminiscent of what ex-England captain Joe Root had done during a recent Test match against New Zealand.

India vs Leicestershire: It's India vs India In Tour Game As Prasidh Krishna Dismisses Shreyas Iyer

India were off to poor start on day 1 of the tour game against Leicestershire as the batters struggled in bowling friendly conditions after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to bat first on winning the toss. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave the team a decent start but there was a middle order collapse after the duo were sent back.

Watch: Bhangra, Dhol Beats Welcome Team India In Tour Game vs Leicestershire

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is off to some serious business in England as they embark on a campaign to win the Test series against England. The visitors are leading 2-1 in the series that had to be halted midway last year due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. The rescheduled Test will be played at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham from July 1. Before the all-important test, the Indians started their Tour with a warm-up game against Leicestershire on Thursday.

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WATCH - Tour Game, India vs Leicestershire: Surprised at his dismissal, Virat Kohli misses out on a big score

"I Am Bothered": Kapil Dev's Big Statement On Virat Kohli's Lean Patch

Watch - India vs Leicestershire: Virat Kohli Questions Umpire After Getting Dismissed In Warm-Up Game

India vs Leicestershire, Tour Game, Day 2: Could Rain Play Spoilsport?

India vs Leicestershire, Tour Game, Day 2: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Viral Video: Did Virat Kohli Try To Make His Bat Stand Upright Like Root In Tour Game vs Leicestershire?

India vs Leicestershire: It's India vs India In Tour Game As Prasidh Krishna Dismisses Shreyas Iyer

Watch: Bhangra, Dhol Beats Welcome Team India In Tour Game vs Leicestershire