India national cricket team batsman Virat Kohli was actively involved in the team’s game plan during the ongoing second Test against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The match between the teams is underway at Kanpur’s Green Park.
The second test between India and Bangladesh is approaching. The way the Rohit Sharma-led team played on day 4 of the game after two days of defeat was excellent. Their aggressive style of play has ensured we get a result on the final day.
One of the main factors behind this has been the game plan they have been working on. After the tremendous effort with the bat, they put up a vital bowling performance, especially with Ravichandran Ashwin hitting the money and helping pick two quick wickets for the team.
However, what caught the attention of many was what happened in front of Zakir Hasam’s wicket. Virat Kohli was the one who read the way the batsman was playing and made sure to pass on his knowledge to the off-spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin.
Virat Kohli was seen advising Ravichandran Ashwin that he should try to take the ball from the left-hander as he might catch it lbw or the ball might take the outside edge. The spinner did exactly that and it resulted in the wicket of the Bangladesh national cricket team opener.
Ravichandran Ashwin bowled a flying delivery from around the wicket. The ball landed on his leg stump and he straightened up. Zakir Hasan stepped forward and played on the wrong line. He was hit on the outside edge and rear pad. The batsman took the review, but tracking the ball showed that it was hitting the middle stump.
Virat Kohli plans Zakir Hasan’s wicket with Ravichandran Ashwin
Here is the video of Virat Kohli’s planning:
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Zakir Hasan did not have much impact with the bat in the ongoing second innings. He scored only 10 runs off 15 balls and with his wicket, the Bangladesh national cricket team lost its first wicket for 18 runs. He formed an 18-run partnership with Shadman Islam (7).
Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t stop there either. After that, he also dismissed Hasan Mahmud. The spinner floated the ball and invited the batsman to try it. He crossed the line and missed the ball as it sneaked past the inside edge and crashed into the leg stump to take two Bangladesh wickets. They would be keen to pick the remaining 8 opposition wickets tomorrow and look to chase the target.
Virat Kohli had a decent outing with the bat in the ongoing game. He batted with a positive mindset and ensured that the teams got quick runs. He finished with 47 runs off 35 balls. Thanks to Akash Deep’s vital effort with the bat and hitting at the end, India posted a total of around 285 runs on the board.