Published 11:12 IST, September 26th 2024
Virat Kohli Unleashes a Massive Shot as Team India Trains Up for Kanpur Test against Bangladesh
Team India started rehearsing and practicing for the second Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium. Kohli was having some batting practice in nets.
The Indian Cricket Team have reached Kanpur, UP, for the second Test match against Bangladesh , where they will be aiming to bag a win against the visiting side and secure a whitewash. The hosts have begun training in the Green Park Stadium, and the BCCI has offered a peek into the team's day as they train up in Kanpur. One of the premier highlights was Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah as they trained up in the nets to hone their skills ahead of the critical match-up.
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Virat Kohli Goes BIG, Bumrah & Ashwin Also Hone Their Skills as India Begin Training for Kanpur Test
At the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Team India began their training and practice for the 2nd Test match against Bangladesh . The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video on 'X', where head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen leading the practice. Batters Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma , Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli took up some batting practice in the nets as they faced the bowlers.
In one instance, Virat Kohli hit a massive shot down the ground, and he had to look on to the ball fly. The star-India batter was left wowed with his own hit. On the other net, Rishabh Pant was seen focusing on his drives. Paver Jasprit Bumrah also got some work done as he bowled, while veteran R Ashwin also delivered some off-spin brilliance in the nets. The weather was pleasant, and the team engaged in a lot of chatter, fun and friendly banter.
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The Kanpur pitch is expected to be a struggling one for both sides as the pitch curator has offered his insights on the Green Park tracks. Curator Shiv Kumar has opened up by saying that the pitch will be ideal for pacers and spinners. Pace bowling is expected to dominate in the first half of the game, while the spinners could gain an advantage in the final three days of play.
The second Test match between India and Bangladesh is all set to happen from Tomorrow, September 27th onwards, with India set to take up a spin-heavy approach this time.
Updated 11:12 IST, September 26th 2024