IND vs AUS LIVE: IND vs AUS 1st T20 – Back to his very best with the bat, Virat Kohli is now striving his best to return to bowling ahead of the India vs Australia series. The 33-year-old bowled for India in the Asia Cup and was seen practising in the nets in Mohali on the eve of the first game. Kohli’s bowling could add more options for Rohit Sharma in terms of team combination, easing out his concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup. Follow IND vs AUS LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
IND vs AUS LIVE: All-Rounder Virat Kohli? After Asia Cup teaser, Virat Kohli goes full tilt with the ball in the nets ahead of India vs Australia 1st T20I – Check pics
Virat Kohli was seen toiling hard in the nets with both bat and ball ahead of the India vs Australia 1st t20I in Mohali. Having faced a barrage of deliveries from Jasprit Bumrah and Co, the 33-year-old joined them to bowl at his teammates. Kohli bowled for more than 30 minutes in the nets with Rishabh Pant facing most of his deliveries. Check the pictures here:
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After a break of six years, Virat Kohli bowled for India in the Aisa Cup game against Hong Kong. He bowled just a solitary over then, but his practice session in the nets under the watchful eyes of Dravid suggests that India are looking at the 33-year-old as an option with the ball. Kohli did trouble Axar Patel in the nets and it sparked celebrations as per reports.
IND vs AUS LIVE: All-Rounder Virat Kohli? After Asia Cup teaser, Virat Kohli goes full tilt with the ball in the nets ahead of India vs Australia 1st T20I – Check pics
With Ravindra Jadeja ruled out and Dinesh Karthik proving to be indispensable, India’s options with the ball are drying up with Hardik Pandya being the fifth bowling option. Currently, among the batsmen, only Deepak Hooda can chip in with a couple of overs and Kohli’s desire to do so can only ease Rohit Sharma’s concerns.
Should the former Indian captain be able to bowl regularly, India could easily field both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the side, while having the insurance of an extra bowler should one of the bowlers not complete their quota of overs.
