Team India took a well-deserved break after their third win on the trot – defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad final week. Rohit Sharma’s aspect arrived in Pune just a few days again however solely started coaching on Tuesday forward of their fourth match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune on Thursday.
Former India captain Virat Kohli, who has an unbelievable report in all codecs of the sport in Pune, additionally arrived on Tuesday for a strenuous exercise within the observe session. Ahead of the nets session, Kohli gained the hearts of the massive group of spectators current on the floor – obliging followers along with his autographs in a video which went viral on social media.
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Virat Kohli giving autograph to followers forward of the observe in Pune.
– Beautiful gesture by King…!!!!pic.twitter.com/KtP8Lqq7HH
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 17, 2023
Kohli has been in fantastic kind within the World Cup 2023, scoring a few half-centuries in opposition to Australia and Afghanistan in his first two matches within the match. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter was dismissed for 16 within the match in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan in Ahmedabad final week.
Meanwhile, former Australia captain and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting believes BCCI made the right alternative in changing Kohli with Rohit Sharma as captain in all codecs. Ponting believes the present skipper is the perfect chief as India performs the showpiece occasion on dwelling soil, whereas permitting Kohli to deal with his starring position with the bat.
“Someone like Virat, who is a bit more heart-on-the-sleeve, and probably listens to the fans and plays up with the fans a little bit more, someone with his personality would probably find it a bit harder,” Ponting advised the ICC.
“But I think Rohit will be fine with it. He’s a terrific bloke and has been a great player for a long time, and he’s done a great job as leader of India,” he added.
Kohli has performed seven ODIs to date on the MCA Stadium in Pune and has amassed 448 runs at an excellent common of 64. He has scored two centuries as properly – in opposition to England and West Indies on the venue.
The former India skipper had scored 122 in opposition to England in 2017 within the chase 350-run chase when India had misplaced 4 wickets early and had Kedar Jadhav to accomplice him, who additionally smashed a ton. The century in opposition to the West Indies got here in 2018 however India ended up on the dropping aspect.
