Whenever Virat Kohli is on the field, fans notice every move. The same happened ahead of India's latest T20I against England when Gautam Gambhir was seen closely watching Kohli during the team's practice session.
Kohli looked slightly out of rhythm in the nets. He mistimed a couple of shots before getting clean bowled by what appeared to be a gentle delivery. While getting out in the nets is common during practice, what happened next caught everyone's attention.
Gambhir Sends Sitanshu Kotak to Speak With Kohli
After Kohli finished batting, Gambhir was seen asking batting coach Sitanshu Kotak to speak with him.
There is no information about what they discussed, but the visuals quickly went viral on social media. Given the attention on both Kohli and Gambhir, many fans started discussing the interaction. However, there is no evidence to suggest it was anything other than a normal coaching conversation.
Archer Removes Kohli Early
Kohli's difficult practice session was followed by another disappointing outing in the match. England fast bowler Jofra Archer dismissed Kohli LBW for just 5 runs off 6 balls, giving India an early setback.
Archer has troubled many top batters over the years, and this time, Kohli was his latest wicket. One low score does not define a player like Kohli, but it has once again started discussions about his form.
Just a Practice Session?
It is easy to link Kohli's practice dismissal with what happened in the match, but cricket does not always work that way. Practice sessions are meant to help players prepare, make adjustments,s and improve their game. Getting out in the nets is a normal part of that process.
Still, when the names involved are Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, every moment becomes a talking point. All eyes will now be on Kohli when he comes out to bat in India's next match.
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