Losing him will be a considerable setback for the Indian team.
The Indian team got off to a brilliant start in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), securing the series opener in Perth convincingly by a big margin of 295 runs. However, as they set their sights on the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide, there have been speculations of an injury concern in the Indian team.
During a practice session ahead of the second Test, star India batter Virat Kohli could be spotted getting his knee heavily strapped by the medical team, which could indicate the chance of a minor injury. The extent of Kohli’s injury is unclear if any and could simply be a small bruise or perhaps just some discomfort he experienced.
Notably, Kohli’s exceptional form has been a key factor for India, highlighted by his crucial performance in the second innings of the Perth Test. After a modest showing in the first innings, the 36-year-old made a stunning comeback with a determined century off 143 balls, significantly contributing to India’s emphatic win over Australia.
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The Perth Test also marked a significant achievement for Virat Kohli as he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the Indian batter with the most Test centuries on Australian soil. With seven hundreds in Australia, Kohli now ranks behind only England’s Jack Hobbs for the most centuries by any batter in the country.
Additionally, he set a record for the most centuries by an overseas batter against Australia across all formats, further solidifying his reputation as a modern cricket legend.
While questions remain about Kohli’s fitness, there is some relief in knowing that captain Rohit Sharma is actively training with the team. Nevertheless, losing Kohli or having him play below his best could be a considerable setback. His remarkable ability to deliver under pressure, particularly in demanding conditions like those in Adelaide, underscores his irreplaceable value to India’s Test squad.
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