NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned to prepare for the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide starting December 6. The star Indian batter was spotted taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an intense net session on the sidelines of the warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
In a viral video, Bumrah was seen bowling at full intensity, while Kohli showcased his form with a rock-solid defense, looking composed and confident at the crease. Both players were instrumental in India’s victory in the first Test in Perth, with Bumrah claiming eight wickets and Kohli smashing an unbeaten century.
Talking about the match, fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana delivered an impressive performance, claiming 4-44 as India bowled out the Prime Minister’s XI for 240 in 43.2 overs during the pink-ball warm-up match at the Manuka Oval on Sunday.
The two-day tour game, reduced to 46 overs per side after day one was washed out due to rain, saw India opting to bowl first.
Young batter Sam Konstas stood out with a superb 90-ball century, adding to the pressure on Australia’s out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne and debutant opener Nathan McSweeney, who struggled in Perth.
However, Rana’s devastating spell, which included four wickets in six balls, ensured the PM’s XI fell 10 runs short of the 250-mark.
Early breakthroughs by Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep had already set the tone, with opener Matthew Renshaw nicking off to second slip for just five and Jayden Goodwin edging behind to the keeper, leaving the PM XI at 22/2 in 5.5 overs.
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