Virat Kohli, the Indian captain, has rejoined the team for the two-Test series against Bangladesh in Indore this Thursday after sitting out the T20Is. As the first player to face the bowling in the nets, Kohli had a varied experience—missing a few balls but still showcasing his class with several characteristic cover drives.
India cricket team captain Virat Kohli have take rest for the T20I series against Bangladesh, now he is back with the squad for the 2 Test match series against a same opposition, beginning in Indore on Thursday. The 1st batsman to face the test was Captain and it was a blended experience for the right-hander. While he missed a few deliveries, it didn’t prevent Kohli from producing 2 or 3 trademark cover drives.
Kohli was actively involved in multiple training sessions, focusing specifically on adjusting to the pink ball that will be featured in the match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. This marks India's first-ever Day/Night Test on November 22. The current sessions utilize Dukes balls, a shift from the Kookaburra balls used in the Duleep Trophy between 2016 and 2018.
Standard Indian team practice usually involves three adjacent nets dedicated to fast bowlers, spinners, and throw-downs. This time, however, the team requested that the throw-down net be relocated to a separate area of the ground with its own turf and a dark sight-screen for better visibility.
The decision to switch to SG pink balls for the Day/Night Test against Bangladesh was driven by the need for consistency. To ensure a level playing field, the BCCI president emphasized that the entire series must be played with a single type of ball, stating that using two different brands within one series was not an option.