Team India suffered a surprising eight-wicket defeat in opposition to New Zealand within the first Test in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominating present from the Kiwis, who blew away Rohit Sharma and co in all of the departments. In the chase of 107 on Day 5, the guests confronted an early setback as they misplaced the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for duck. However, the partnership between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a snug win. With this win, New Zealand additionally gained 1-0 lead within the three-match sequence.
Ahead of the second Test, which is able to kick-start from Thursday, India’s star batter Virat Kohli flew to Pune in a considerably totally different look. At the Bengaluru airport on Sunday, Kohli was seen sporting a face masks, in all probability to keep away from catching anyone’s consideration.
However, a video went viral on social media, displaying the right-handed batter on the airport, peacefully standing in queue and ready for his flip.
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Later on Sunday, Kohli, alongside along with his spouse and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, attended a kirtan by American vocalist Krishna Das at Nesco, Mumbai. Some pics and video of the couple had been shared by the occasion organisers.
In the video, Anushka was seen clapping and having a great time whereas listening to mantras and chants of Lord Krishna.
Talking about his efficiency, Kohli scored a nine-ball-duck within the first innings in opposition to New Zealand. However, he bounced again in the second and hammered 70 runs off 102 balls.
For the second Test in Pune, Team India has added all-rounder Washington Sundar within the 16-member squad.
However, the query nonetheless stays over the participation of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who picked up an damage through the first Test and didn’t maintain the wickets. He did come out to bat on Day 4 and scored 99 runs.
According to a report by the Indian Express, the selectors have left the choice to the workforce administration to take a name on Pant forward of the match.
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