Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli asks Indian fans to be quiet in net session at MCG

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, star Indian batsman Virat Kohli was observed honing his batting techniques in the nets before the Boxing Day Test, which is set to start on December 26. Hustling admirers who had come to the stadium to witness the Indian unit in full force gave him hearty applause.

Reports state that Virat Kohli was quick to ask the vociferous supporters to keep quiet, which would allow him to focus entirely on his middle preparations.

The No. 4 hitter grinded it out in the nets against local left-arm pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He came across as a rock-solid man. India Today reported that Kohli played a superb defensive and released back-of-a-length deliveries with assurance.

He was also seen standing outside the crease by one step. Later on, he was seen conversing with Prasidh and Rana. He was reportedly giving them advice on the best lengths for them to bowl to him.

Shubman Gill, the high-order batsman, had a brief fright. Gill had made a notable comeback to the team after missing the first game of the series because of a finger injury. Gill was injured on the right hand with a delivery from Mohammed Siraj. This specific occurrence temporarily stopped practice. But after receiving medical care, Gill was able to bat again. He spent the rest of the net session looking really free-spirited.

Even though Kohli hasn’t been playing at his best during the current tour of Australia, he might still draw inspiration from the penultimate Test’s location. Kohli finds the MCG to be a joyful hunting ground. Given that this match is more important for India in terms of the World Test Championship, Kohli would expect to get back to his former form soon.