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Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation

The Indian cricket team stars toiled in a 3-day simulation game against India A that saw all of the top stars like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, etc. getting into action. While the first day featured a real cricketing contest, the second day had a mix of both a game and net sessions. The struggles of batters like Kohli, Gill, Pant, etc. became public as pacers ran riot in the practice game. Kohli, in fact, had to bat twice on the same day after getting dismissed for 15 on the first day. India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has explained the rationale behind the structure that was created for the simulation game at WACA.

After 15 Runs In First Outing, How Virat Kohli Bounced Back In Simulation Game vs India A

Virat Kohli's first stint in the match simulation at WACA lasted only 15-20 minutes, saw him scoring just 15 runs before Mukesh Kumar sent him packing. Kohli went in the middle after KL Rahul left the field due to an elbow injury. India's second opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal also departed early, leaving Kohli and Shubman Gill in the middle. While Kohli looked keen to unleash some of his trademark drives, he wasn't always successful due to the bounce the WACA pitch managed to produce from most spots.

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

Australia have not beaten India home or away in a Test series since the 2014/15 tour Down Under. Currently under the leadership of Pat Cummins, the Aussies would look to right the wrong in the five-match series starting next Friday. Former pacer Mitchell Johnson, who was part of the last Australia side to beat India, has credited his one-time rival Virat Kohli for transforming the Indian cricket for good. Johnson feels Kohli's combative attitude is one of his biggest attributes.

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

As India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will be on the out-of-form superstar batter Virat Kohli, for whom the Australian soil has been a happy hunting place over the years and has seen him dominate the hosts on multiple occasions, both as a player and a captain. While Virat has been hyped and celebrated in Australia as a superstar batter, in the past, he had the weight of runs and consistency to justify the festival-like atmosphere that comes into being the moment he lands on Australian soil. However this time around, Virat is not only fighting for form, but for his legacy in Test cricket and his spot amid a massive possibility of transition after this ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

It isn't being Gautam Gambhir at the moment. The India head coach sees questions being raised over his continuity following two embarrassing series defeats -- against Sri Lanka in ODIs and New Zealand in Tests. The manner in which Gambhir speaks to the media in the press conference has also become a subject of debate among some former cricketers. However, ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly doesn't want Gambhir to curb his natural instincts and has advised others to let him be the way he wants to.

Glenn McGrath Brands Virat Kohli "Emotional", Fires Big Warning Ahead Of Australia Tests

The last few months have been quite tough for Virat Kohli. After a string of poor performances, Kohli decided to hang his boots in the shortest format. However, runs haven't been flowing from his bat effortlessly in the longer formats too. The top-order batter really struggled against New Zealand in the 3-match series that India lost 0-3. His struggles have been quite visible in the net sessions and practice games as well, ahead of the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth.

Virat Kohli Receives 'Shoulder Charge' Warning From Australia Star: "When He Gets To..."

As India take on Australia in a five-match Test series, star batter Virat Kohli will look to break multiple records during the tour. The former India captain will also look to make amends after a disastrous home Test series against New Zealand. Kohli needs 458 runs during the five-match series to become India's all-time leading run scorer in Tests at Australia. By doing so, Kohli would surpass batting great Sachin Tendulkar, who toured Australia for the final time during the 2011-12 series. Kohli currently has 1,352 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 54.08, needing 458 more to dethrone Sachin at the top.

Ex-RCB Star To Stay In Australia As 'Back Up' For Test Series - Report Reveals Reason

Seasoned KL Rahul on Sunday batted at India nets, allaying concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia starting here at the Optus Stadium from November 22. It will be a big relief for the Indian team management as they are already grappling with the possible absence of injured Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been blessed with his second baby. Rahul had left the field for medical attention on Friday after sustaining a blow on his elbow by pacer Prasidh Krishna while batting in an intra-squad practice match at the WACA ground.

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Australia vs India 2024/25 Sport News

Virat Kohli Batted Twice, Jasprit Bumrah Bowled 18 Overs: What Happened In 3-Day Match Simulation

After 15 Runs In First Outing, How Virat Kohli Bounced Back In Simulation Game vs India A

"Had Personal Rivalry With Virat Kohli": Mitchell Johnson's Big Border-Gavaskar Trophy Confession

"Genuinely Worried For Australian Cricket Team": David Warner's Massive 'Virat Kohli' Warning

Sourav Ganguly's Honest Verdict On Coach Gautam Gambhir Amid Heavy Criticism

Glenn McGrath Brands Virat Kohli "Emotional", Fires Big Warning Ahead Of Australia Tests

Virat Kohli Receives 'Shoulder Charge' Warning From Australia Star: "When He Gets To..."

Ex-RCB Star To Stay In Australia As 'Back Up' For Test Series - Report Reveals Reason