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As the Indian squad geared up for the opening Test in Perth, cricket stars Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, and Virat Kohli shared a light-hearted moment during a fielding practice session. The highli𝓰ght came when Sarfaraz took an awkward catch in the slip cordon, sparking a burst of laughter from Kohli and Pant.
Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant amused by Sarfaraz Khan’s catch
During the fielding drill, Sarfaraz’s attempt to grab a ball in the slip cordon turned into a rather amusing moment. The way Sarfaraz took the catch, sent Kohli into fits of laughter. The former Indian captain, unable to contain himself, laughed aloud, and Pant followed the suit. The wicket-keeper batter was so amused by the incident that he even fell to the ground, unable to control his laughter. The two teammates shared a high five, further elevating the jovial mood of the session.
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The way Sarfaraz Kh🌺an took the catch, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant & Dhrꩵuv Jurel all were laughing 😄❤️
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli)
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Iconic venues await in the Australia vs India series
Team India is gearing up for what promises to be their toughest Test assignment of the year. The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be contested at some of Australia’s most iconic venues, each offering unique challenges. The series opener will be held at Perth Stadium from November 22 to 26. After Perth, the act👍ion shifts to Adelaide Oval for a Day-Night Test from December 6 to 10. The tour then moves to Brisbane’s Gabba for the third match from December 14 to 18. The Boxing Day Test will follow at Melbourne Cricket Ground fr𒁏om December 26 to 30, culminating with the fifth and final clash at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7.
India’s decisive challenge to keep WTC final hopes alive
India are gearing up for a must-win BGT series to keep their World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes intact. To strengthen their ranking and secure a place in the championship final, India must target a dominant 4-0 series victory or 𝐆an exceedingly rare 5-0 sweep. However, achieving such an outcome on Australia’s home turf, against their formidable bowling attack, presents a significant challenge.
This high-stakes series is not just a pathway to the WTC final but also an opportunity for🐬 India to recover from recent setback⛦s and reaffirm their status as a cricketing powerhouse. It will be a true test of their resilience and determination as they take on one of the world’s strongest teams.
