India cricket team batting maestro Virat Kohli is all set to return to the longest-format of the game for the first time this year. The former skipper is busy training in Chennai as he prepares for the upcoming IND vs BAN 1st Test, which will begin on September 19. The two-match affair will mark Kohli’s first Test on home soil in 18 months.
Virat Kohli leaves his mark on Chepauk wall ahead of IND vs BAN
During a training session at the preparatory camp, Virat Kohli unleashed his fury in the nets while batting. A ferocious strike from the former skipper saw the ball go through the wall of the MA Chidambaram stadium, providing a glimpse of what was going to come. Virat was seen playing a variety of his trademark shots during the practice session, striking the ball all around the park.
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Virat Kohli was on a vacation in London after the conclusion of IND vs SL ODI series. He skipped the five-match Test series against England earlier this year due to the birth of his son Akaay. Kohli did not take part in the Duleep Trophy and instead joined the Indian camp directly in Chennai ahead of IND vs BAN 1st Test.
India squad for BAN series
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.
