India will be taking on Australia at the Adelaide Oval in the first Test of the 4-match Test Series, starting December 6. The battle-lines have been drawn, and the bugles have been blown too! However, the hosts are still sweating on how they are going to contain one of the major causes of their headache this summer, the prolific batsman Virat Kohli, yet!

Heading into the first Test match of the series, Virat Kohli was seen practising a range of shots in the nets. The Indian captain faced chin music with the bowlers bowling a barrage of short balls. Kohli displayed a wide variety of shots while carting the bowlers all around the park. Australian Media Insult Virat Kohli-led Indian Side, Get Roasted By Fans Down Under on Social Media.

The following video is advised to been seen with the sounds on. As for a cricket fan would understand, with the sound of the knock, how perfect is Virat Kohli timing the ball!

Watch Video: Virat Kohli practising in the Nets Session ahead of the Adelaide Test

In the previous series in 2014-15, Virat Kohli was the highest scorer for the Indian team as he amassed 692 runs in 4 Tests that he played. Kohli scored at an impressive average of 86.50 and slammed 4 centuries and 1 half-century in the eight innings. Likely Indian Playing XI for India vs Australia 1st Test 2018 at Adelaide: Hanuma Vihari, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at Number 7 & 8 Spots!

A lot has been said from both the sides heading into the Test-leg. After a series-levelling performance in the 3-match T20I series, India would be itching to seize on their ‘best chance’ to defeat Australia in Australia in Tests!

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