Virat Kohli LANDED in Chennai From London at 4 AM Amid Tight Security For Tests v Bangladesh | WATCH

Ind vs Ban: While everyone is wondering if Virat Kohli landed in Chennai for the first Test versus Bangladesh or not, here is the truth. The premier India batter landed in Chennai at 4 AM in the morning on Friday. He took a direct flight from London. There was tight security when Kohli landed in Chennai as there were fans at the airport to get a glimpse of him. Kohli's popularity should not surprise anyone as he is treated as a demi-god in India and very popular even outside the country. 

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Here is the clip of Kohli's arrival: 

Kohli's Importance And Role

Kohli will certainly be one of the key members of the side during the Tests against Bangladesh and the consequent series against New Zealand and then the Border-Gavaskar Trophy versus Australia. Spotlight would be on him for sure. Fans would hope he gets among the runs versus Bangladesh as that would augur well for the side. Kohli would be batting at the No. 4 position in the Tests as that is his preferred number. 

Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team has reached Chennai for the first Test. The Tests will be part of the World Test Championship cycle where the Indian cricket team is at the numero uno position. The Indian captain would be an important player in the series thanks to his knowhow the Indian conditions.

How Are Bangladesh Placed

Bangladesh is coming off a massive win against Pakistan . The Rawalpindi Tests turned out to be mayhem for the home side as the Bangla Tigers handed them a shambolic loss. The visiting side will be running high on motivation, but India's dominant stature could pose a threat to them.

Team India's squad for the 1st Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah , Yash Dayal.