Group India suffered a surprising eight-wicket defeat towards New Zealand within the first Check in Bengaluru on Sunday. It was a dominant efficiency by the Kiwis, who left Rohit Sharma and firm speechless in all departments. Chasing 107 on day 5, the guests confronted an early setback after they misplaced the wicket of their skipper Tom Latham for a duck. Nevertheless, the partnership between Will Younger (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to a cushty victory. With this victory, New Zealand additionally took a 1-0 lead within the three-match sequence.
Forward of the second Check, which is able to start from Thursday, India’s star batsman Virat Kohli flew to Pune in a barely completely different look. On the Bengaluru airport on Sunday, Kohli was seen sporting a masks, in all probability to keep away from attracting anybody’s consideration.
Nevertheless, a video went viral on social media, exhibiting the right-handed batsman on the airport, peacefully queuing up and ready for his flip.
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Afterward Sunday, Kohli, alongside together with his spouse and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, attended a kirtan of American vocalist Krishna Das at Nesco, Mumbai. The organizers of the occasion shared some pictures and movies of the couple.
Within the video, Anushka is seen clapping and having a very good time whereas listening to mantras and chants of Lord Krishna.
Speaking about his efficiency, Kohli scored a nine-ball duck within the first innings towards New Zealand. Nevertheless, he bounced again within the second over and scored 70 runs off 102 balls.
For the second Check in Pune, Group India has added all-rounder Washington Sundar to the 16-member squad.
Nevertheless, the query nonetheless stays over the participation of wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who was injured in the course of the first Check and didn’t retain any wickets. He got here out to bat on day 4 and scored 99 runs.
Based on a report within the Indian Specific, the selectors left it to the staff administration to resolve whether or not to name Pant earlier than the match.
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