Updated November 26th, 2020 at 16:58 IST

Virat Kohli times all deliveries to perfection in nets session ahead of 1st ODI: Watch

Indian skipper Virat Kohli was seen timing all balls to perfection as he took part in a net session ahead of the India vs Australia 2020 series.

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Ahead of the India vs Australia 2020 series, all the talk has been about how the absence of Virat Kohli will affect the Indian Test side. The Kohli paternity leave has been a point of contention amongst fans, while many players from both sides have praised the 32-year-old for it as well. The Indian skipper has been training hard ahead of the India vs Australia 2020 series, with the BCCI sharing multiple clips of the batsman practising in the nets. Ahead of the India vs Australia 1st ODI, another clip of the batsman timing the balls he faced to perfection has gone viral, with fans praising Virat Kohli online.

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BCCI share impressive Virat Kohli batting video

The BCCI took to social media to post a video of the Indian skipper batting in the nets. In the 22-second-long clip posted online, Virat Kohli can be seen batting confidently in the nets. While the batsman is seen charging down the pitch to play his shots initially, Virat Kohli also showcased his strong back foot play later on. 

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Interestingly, Virat Kohli was seen timing all the balls he faced brilliantly and wasn’t beaten by any of the deliveries. Posting the video, the team wrote that the skipper was timing the deliveries to perfection, as they showed the batsman getting ready ahead of the white-ball series. This is not the first time a Virat Kohli practice batting video has gone viral, with the skipper earlier expressing his excitement as he took part in some Test cricket practice sessions.

Fans react to skipper’s video ahead of India vs Australia 2020 series

After the video was posted by the BCCI online, many fans took to social media to react to the clip. The majority of the fans discussed the team’s playing 11 ahead of the India vs Australia 1st ODI, debating which players should make the starting side. Many fans also praised Virat Kohli’s skill and technique, with one claiming that the Indian skipper seems to be batting like AB de Villiers. Several others also wished Virat Kohli best of luck, predicting that the 32-year-old will have a great India vs Australia 2020 series.

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India vs Australia live: How to watch India vs Australia 1st ODI

The India vs Australia 2020 series is set to begin on Friday, November 27 with the first ODI. The match will begin at 9:10 AM IST and will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The India vs Australia 1st ODI will be telecasted live in India on the Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 3 and Sony SIX channels. The live stream of the India vs Australia live series will also be available on the SonyLIV app and website throughout the tour.

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Image Credits: Virat Kohli Instagram

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Published November 26th, 2020 at 16:58 IST