Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah Shine in Practice Ahead of India-Bangladesh Test Series
Kohli and Bumrah Intensify Preparations
As the India-Bangladesh Test series approaches, star players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are stepping up their preparations. On Monday, the duo engaged in an intense practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, gearing up for the highly anticipated matches.
Practice Session Highlights
Returning from their successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, where India emerged victorious on June 29, Kohli and Bumrah are focused on refining their skills. During the practice, Kohli faced Bumrah’s deliveries, with Bumrah testing various bowling techniques. Kohli, demonstrating his renowned technique, narrowly missed a flick that led to a confident appeal from Bumrah. Despite Bumrah’s appeal, Kohli indicated the ball would have missed the stumps.
Preparation with Gurnoor Brar
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has enlisted Gurnoor Brar, a tall net bowler from Punjab, to simulate the challenge posed by Bangladesh’s pacer Nahid Rana. Rana recently excelled against Pakistan, and Brar’s inclusion aims to prepare the Indian batsmen for similar conditions. Kohli initially found Brar’s bowling challenging but soon adapted, showcasing his ability to adjust.
Kohli’s Dominance Against Spin
In contrast, Kohli showed his prowess against India’s spin duo, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, playing with authority and skill. Left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal also participated in the practice session, working on his technique.
Bangladesh’s Confidence
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has expressed optimism following their recent series win against Pakistan. Shanto highlighted the confidence gained from their performance and emphasized the team’s focus on each session of the upcoming series. Despite acknowledging India’s higher ranking, Shanto stressed that Bangladesh aims to capitalize on every opportunity and perform consistently throughout the series.
With both teams intensifying their preparations, the upcoming Test series promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter.
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