Former India cricket team fielding coach R Sridhar has shed light on Virat Kohli‘s preparations for a big series in the SENA countries. The batting maestro will next be in action in IND vs AUS 1st Test in Perth which begins on November 22. Sridhar explained how Kohli goes about his training, revealing that the batting maestro trains on the toughest pitches and plays nearly 200-250 deliveries in every training session.
A sneak peek into Virat Kohli’s training ahead of IND vs AUS 1st Test
Speaking to Times of India, Sridhar warned that while Virat Kohli is entering a new phase in his career, he is still in his prime when it comes to fitness. He claimed that the former skipper was well accustomed to rigorous training before any series overseas, adding that he would be working to improve his technique. Sridhar claimed that Virat Kohli might have already faced 1000-1500 deliveries before the IND vs AUS 1st Test.
“Generally, when Virat Kohli goes for a big series in SENA countries, he likes to go all in with his preparation before the first Test. He’ll arrive 10–12 days early and get a lot of sessions under his belt. Each session consists of 200–250 balls, with plenty of time in the middle, including match simulations and practice matches. He usually takes on the most difficult pitches available, asking bowlers to bowl on them,” R Sridhar said.
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| Player | Inns | Runs | HS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 10 | 280 | 70 |
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