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Watch: Virat Kohli Chants Take Over Ahmedabad Stadium As India Stalwart Goes Out For Batting Practice

Undoubtedly one of the most popular cricketers of his era, Virat Kohli is a name that needs no introduction in the cricket world, no matter where he goes. Despite not getting the opportunity to bat in the first two days of the 4th Test against Australia in Ahmedabad, 'Kohli... Kohli...' chants took over the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. A video surfaced online on Friday where Virat could be seen walking out for practice, getting the fans buzzing.

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

The Team India management courted plenty of criticism after the first three Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded well within 3 days each. Many questioned the hosts' decision to prepare rank-turners, especially after the Indore pitch in the third Test was rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council. As the 4th Test in Ahmedabad arrived, an absolutely flat surface awaited the two teams. Seeing India struggle to pick up wickets on teh surface while two Australian batters -- Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green -- piled up individual hundreds, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra posted a cryptic tweet on the subject of pitches.

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is seventh time lucky as he has converted a half-century into hundred and now feels more like a Test cricketer with "monkey off your back". Green, who is playing his 20th Test, scored 114 off 170 balls and his innings was no less significant than Usman Khawaja's 180 that took Australia to a solid first innings score of 480 on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Friday. "You feel more like a Test cricketer when you've got that monkey off your back, so it is nice to tick that off in a way. It's so special," Green told reporters at the end of the day's play.

How India Fought Dehydration While Fielding vs Australia In Ahmedabad Test. Not With Water

Fielding for almost two days under the scorching sun can sap off energy and India devised a unique way of keeping themselves hydrated by having watermelons during the drinks break on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad on Friday. In fact, the drinks break turned into a glorified fruit break when substitute fielder Mohammed Siraj carried a plate full of juicy cut watermelons onto the field. Those who has been associated with the Indian teams over the years couldn't remember if watermelons were consumed during drinks break.

Australia maintain upper hand in Ahmedabad Test with double-century stand

Australia's batsmen kept Indian bowlers and fielders on the field for almost two full days in the Ahmedabad heat as they amassed 480 in the fourth Test on Friday.

Australia 480 all out v India in Ahmedabad test

AHMEDABAD, India : Australia were all out for 480 in their first innings on day two of the fourth and final test against India on Friday.

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

The Indian cricket team didn't get off to the finest of starts in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, with Usman Khawaja punishing the hosts with a century on the first day. While there's no denying that not much help was available from the surface to bowlers, Australia great Ian Chappell has also questioned the hosts' strategy to come around the wicket against left-handers, admitting that he couldn't understand the decision.

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test

The world suddenly come to a standstill as India and Australia squared off in the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. With Usman Khwaja and Cameron Green scoring centuries, India found themselves on the back foot. Considering the manner in which the first three Tests had concluded, India captain Rohit Sharma endured a new challenge as his bowlers struggled to pick up wickets. Even former India head coach Ravi Shastri had no hesitation in suggesting that the match has turned out to be a big learning curve for the Hitman.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Chants Take Over Ahmedabad Stadium As India Stalwart Goes Out For Batting Practice

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test

How India Fought Dehydration While Fielding vs Australia In Ahmedabad Test. Not With Water

Australia maintain upper hand in Ahmedabad Test with double-century stand

Australia 480 all out v India in Ahmedabad test

"Doesn't Make Any Sense": Australia Great Ridicules India's Ahmedabad Test Strategy

"Big Learning Curve For Rohit Sharma": Ravi Shastri's Honest Take On Ahmedabad Test