Star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s relentless commitment to cricket caught the internet’s attention during India’s practice session at Perth’s Optus Stadium ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite heavy rain interrupting the session, Kohli continued to practice in the nets.
According to journalist Bharat Sundaresan, Kohli and other Indian batters had an extended net session before worsening weather forced them back to the dressing room. Kohli’s determination, even under adverse conditions, sparked admiration online, with fans labelling his effort “unreal dedication.”
Looks even more like this is the top 6 based on how they went in the nets before rain halted practice. Virat Kohli wasn’t keen to stop batting even as the rain got heavier before he had no option but to run off with the rest of the team #AusvInd https://t.co/vW7drdxJ0t
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 19, 2024
Gavaskar’s Confidence in Kohli’s Form
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy looms, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed confidence in Kohli’s ability to shine on Australian pitches. Speaking about Kohli’s hunger to perform, especially after a lean patch against New Zealand, Gavaskar pointed out Kohli’s impressive track record at venues like Perth and Adelaide.
Gavaskar recalled Kohli’s memorable century during the 2018-19 series in Perth and highlighted his consistent performances in Adelaide, including a significant 70+ score during the infamous 36-all-out Test match. According to Gavaskar, Kohli’s familiarity with these conditions and his hunger for runs could propel him to deliver big scores in the series.
Exciting Border-Gavaskar Series Schedule
The highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on November 22, followed by the second Test at Adelaide Oval from December 6-10, featuring a day-night format. The series continues with the third Test at Brisbane’s Gabba from December 14-18 and the iconic Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26-30. The grand finale will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3-7.
India’s squad, led by Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, includes stalwarts like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli, alongside emerging talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel. Fans eagerly await Kohli’s performances, hoping his passion translates into game-changing contributions.
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