Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli He smashed the wall during a practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The incident happened on Sunday (September 15) as Kohli prepared for his first Test match since January after taking a break to welcome the birth of his second child.
Powerful shot by Virat Kohli on the spinner
Kohli, who has been in superb form, has appeared in tough yards in the nets and has shown a number of shots that have left the audience in awe. However, it was a particular six that shocked the stadium as the ball traveled so hard that it smashed through the wall near the Indian dressing room. A video of the incident, shared by Jio Cinema, went viral and captured the moment Kohli’s powerful shot made contact with the wall, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
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After the blast practice, Kohli was seen having a long discussion with the head coach Gautam Gambhir. The two former teammates exchanged views on batting techniques, Gambhir animatedly explaining strategies as Kohli listened intently. This interaction highlights Kohli’s commitment to improving his skills as he prepares for the challenges ahead.
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Kohli overtakes Sachin Tendulkar’s another Test record
As Kohli prepares for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, he stands on the brink of an important milestone. He is just 58 runs away from becoming the fastest player in history to reach 27,000 runs in international cricket, which is currently the record. Sachin Tendulkar. If Kohli achieves this feat in the next eight innings, he will surpass Tendulkar’s record of 623 innings to reach the milestone, further cementing his status as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game.
In addition to this landmark achievement, Kohli is also aiming to join the ranks of legends and become the fourth Indian to score 9,000 runs in Test cricket. Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. However, he will be the slowest among them to reach this milestone.
The upcoming Test series against Bangladesh is crucial for India not only for Kohli’s personal milestones but also for the team’s position in the World Cup. ICC World Test Championship. India are currently at the top of the points table and are aiming to maintain their impressive home record, having not lost a series at home since 2012. Historically, India have dominated Bangladesh in Test matches with 11 wins and two draws in 13 matches.
