Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s unwavering dedication to the sport was evident during India’s practice session at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Despite heavy rain halting the session, Kohli continued to bat in the nets, showcasing his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Kohli’s determination was praised by social media users, who hailed his “unreal dedication.” Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed confidence in Kohli’s ability to regain form during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing his past successes on Australian pitches.
Gavaskar highlighted Kohli’s impressive performances in Perth and Adelaide, where he scored a century in 2018-19. He believes that Kohli’s familiarity with these grounds will boost his confidence.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence on November 22 in Perth, with the second Test scheduled for Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10. The series will then move to Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney for the remaining three Tests.
India’s squad for the Border-Gavaskar Series includes Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant (wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, and Washington Sundar.
Kohli’s dedication and Gavaskar’s confidence suggest that the Indian batter is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His determination to regain form and his past successes on Australian pitches make him a key player to watch in the highly anticipated series.
