Virat Kohli's powerful shot damages Chepauk Stadium wall
Indian cricket star, Virat Kohli, left a significant mark at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai during a practice session on Sunday. His powerful shot left a large, ball-shaped hole in the wall near the dressing rooms. This incident occurred as part of his training routine for the upcoming first Test match against Bangladesh. The damage was reported by broadcaster Jio Cinema, who was present at the venue to cover India's preparations for their forthcoming series.
India gear up for Test series against Bangladesh
The Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, is currently preparing for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The first match will take place on September 19 at Chepauk, with the second scheduled for the following week in Kanpur's Green Park. Following his practice session, Kohli was seen discussing his batting technique with head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Bangladesh's morale high after historic win against Pakistan
Bangladesh are brimming with confidence following a landmark 2-0 series win over Pakistan, rewarded with BDT 3.20 crore from their interim government. Although they've never won a Test series in India, the team remains optimistic about their chances this time. They have several players in good form who could potentially tip the balance in their favor during these challenging matches.
India aim to maintain top spot in World Test Championship
India last played a Test series in early 2024, defeating England 4-1. Currently topping the World Test Championship points table the team is focused on maintaining their lead as they approach the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The upcoming five-Test series holds significant importance for both India and Australia, given the fierce rivalry and historic competition between the two cricketing nations.
Kohli on the brink of surpassing Tendulkar's record
Kohli is set to return to Test cricket for the first time since January, having missed the home series against England due to the birth of his son. He is just 58 runs short of reaching an impressive milestone: 27,000 runs in international cricket. If successful, he will not only break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the fastest to reach this milestone but also join the elite company of Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Tendulkar as the fourth player to achieve it.
Kohli's Test numbers and performance against Bangladesh
According to ESPNcricinfo, Kohli has amassed 437 runs in six matches at an average of 54.62. He owns two centuries and has a high score of 204. Overall, Kohli has managed 8,848 runs in 113 Tests at an average of 49.15. His highest score is 254*. He owns 29 tons and 30 fifties. In the Test against Bangladesh, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan might be a formidable obstacle for Kohli having dismissed him once in Tests and six times in total.
