The highly anticipated second Test between India and Bangladesh commenced at Green Park, Kanpur, on Friday, September 27. The start of the match was delayed by an hour due to a wet outfield, which was a result of overnight rain. As the ground staff worked diligently to prepare the pitch, Virat Kohli and his teammates took to the field for practice about an hour prior to the match.
In a touching moment, as Kohli made his way onto the field, a member of the ground staff approached him and touched his feet, a gesture of respect and admiration. Kohli paused briefly, acknowledging the young man’s reverence with a gentle tap on the shoulder, showcasing his humility.
This Test marks Kohli’s return to Kanpur, a place where he previously lit up the stage with a blistering 113 off just 106 balls against the West Indies in an ODI back in 2017. The enthusiasm in Kanpur, known as the Leather City of the World, is palpable as fans eagerly await the chance to see one of cricket’s all-time greats in action.
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Virat Kohli, determined to leave a mark on his comeback, aims to bounce back after facing a disappointing outing in the first Test in Chennai, where he fell for low scores in both innings.
When Virat came out, a ground staff member touched his feet🥹❤️#ViratKohli | #IndvsBan pic.twitter.com/y35ADdW0Kx
— 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙣🥂 (@wrognxvirat) September 27, 2024
Looking ahead, India has a packed schedule, with three Tests against New Zealand and five against Australia on the horizon. Kohli’s recent form in the Test arena has raised eyebrows, as his batting average has dipped below 49. While he boasted an impressive average of 55.91 last year, his numbers for 2020, 2021, and 2022 were concerning, with averages of 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively.
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Adding to his struggles, he missed the five-match Test series against England earlier this year due to personal reasons. As the right-handed batter steps onto the field in Kanpur, all eyes will be on him to deliver a significant score, especially with challenging tours to Australia looming in November. Kohli’s performance in this Test could prove crucial for India’s upcoming battles.
