Virat Kohli Juggles with the Ball While Waiting for Tea During India vs Australia, Day 1, Sydney Test; Umpire Takes Away the Ball (Watch Video)
The day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia, proved to be an amazing one for the hosts.
The day 1 of the fourth Test match between India and Australia, proved to be an amazing one for the hosts. Cheteshwar Pujara and Mayank Agarwal help the visitors bully the Australians. The day for the Indians started with KL Rahul making his way back to the pavilion on the score of 9 runs. Post which Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Pujara provided India with the much-needed support. Mayank Agarwal made 77 runs and got out. Cheteshwar Pujara Scores 18th Century of His Career Against Australia During Sydney Test; Joins Virat Kohli & Other Elite Indian Batsmen.
Post which, Virat Kohli came out to bat and during his innings India was awaiting the tea break. While the players waited for the indication, Virat Kohli started juggling with the ball. After Virat Kohli tapped the ball twice or thrice, Richard Kettleborough took away the ball. Watch the video of the incident below: Cheteshwar Pujara Hits Brilliant Century in the Sydney Test; VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag & Others Hail the Feat!
Kohli got dismissed five balls after the play was resumed after he scored 23 runs. The Indian cricket captain was spotted carrying a pink bat and wearing pink gloves to raise awareness for breast cancer and in support of McGrath Foundation. The New Year Test at the SCG is called a 'Pink Test’ in remembrance of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane McGrath. In 2008 McGrath’s wife died after suffering from breast cancer and from 2009 onwards the Test at SCG is called the ‘Pink Test’.
The Indian team is currently batting on the score of 303 runs for the loss of four wickets. Cheteshwar Pujara is currently on a score of 130 whereas, Hanuma Vihari is batting on 39 runs. Ajinkya Rahane departed on the score of 18 runs.
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