[WATCH]- Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Practice Before 3rd 2024-25 BGT Test

Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma and former skipper Virat Kohli were spotted enhancing their skills in the nets ahead of the third Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), set to begin on Saturday, December 14, in Brisbane.

The experienced pair faced challenges in the second pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Rohit, batting in the middle order after six years, managed scores of just 3 and 6, while Kohli, coming off a century in the first Test, struggled to maintain his form, scoring only 18 runs across two innings.

Kohli, after scoring a century in the opening match, failed to maintain his form, managing just 18 runs across two innings. Australia dominated the game and secured a decisive 10-wicket win. As the team gears up for the third Test, the duo dedicated time to the nets, focusing on improving their form for the critical upcoming match. You can watch the video here:

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The visitors will rely on the experienced duo to deliver as they target a 3-1 series victory and keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final alive.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have struggled for form in Tests throughout 2024

Rohit Sharma started the year strongly with a solid home Test series against England, scoring 400 runs in nine innings, including two centuries. However, his form has dipped since, managing just 142 runs in 12 innings with one half-century, causing his average to fall from 45.46 to 41.54. In total, he has played 12 Tests this year, scoring 597 runs at an average of 27.13.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has accumulated only 373 runs in eight Tests this year at an average of 26.64. His struggles in Test cricket over the past five years have been evident, with only three centuries in 36 matches. His Test average, which stood at 53.42 before 2021, has since dropped to 47.72.

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