Kohli and Rohit Train Hard After Adelaide Slump Ahead of Brisbane Test
India and Australia are tied at 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The focus is now on the decisive Brisbane Test. After poor showings in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were seen in the nets. They were working to regain their form before the Gabba clash.
Kohli and Rohit Struggle in Adelaide
The pink-ball Test in Adelaide was a tough outing for both Kohli and Rohit. Sharma, batting at six after giving up his preferred opening slot, made just 3 runs off 23 balls in the first innings. In the second innings, he added only 6 runs, raising concerns about his recent batting slump.
Virat Kohli also struggled in Adelaide. The former captain, batting at number three, scored 7 runs in the first innings and 11 in the second, out by Australia’s Scott Boland.
Recent Form Under Scrutiny
Rohit Sharma’s recent Test form is a concern. He has a 13.1 average in his last ten innings over five matches. Kohli, too, has faced criticism, averaging just 22 across all formats this year and 26.6 in Tests. These numbers have sparked debates about their consistency in Test cricket. This has raised pressure on the duo to perform in the upcoming match.
Hard at Work in the Nets
Kohli and Rohit, eager to bounce back, were among the first to hit the nets after the Adelaide Test. The session, on what would have been the fifth day of the pink-ball match, featured other key players. They were Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul.
Both Kohli and Rohit faced long throwdowns. They aimed to fix their weaknesses and refine their techniques. Their dedication has given fans hope for a turnaround in their form during the Gabba Test.
A Decisive Match at Gabba
The next Test at Brisbane’s iconic Gabba stadium is set to begin on December 14 at 5:50 AM IST. With the series tied, India will rely on its seniors, including Kohli and Rohit, to perform in the decisive match.
Key Statistics from the Adelaide Test:
- Virat Kohli’s Scores: 11
- Rohit Sharma’s Scores:6
- Rohit’s Recent Test Average: 13.1 over 10 innings
- Kohli’s 2024 Test Average: 26.6
India’s hopes of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy may hinge on their ability to find form at the Gabba. With both players working hard in the nets, all will watch them. They aim to silence critics and lead India to victory.
