India’s cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were at the center of an electrifying training session as the team geared up for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. The pink-ball Test, starting Friday, will see India look to extend their 1-0 lead in the series after a record-breaking 295-run victory in Perth.

The training session featured high-intensity drills, with throwdowns, bowling practice, and head-to-head duels among the highlights. A standout moment unfolded when Kohli took the crease to face Bumrah, sparking a fierce battle. Kohli initially let a couple of deliveries go, carefully observing Bumrah’s pace and movement. However, he soon showcased his trademark precision with a stunning backfoot punch, underscoring his readiness to face India’s ace pacer under pressure.

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Bumrah, too, was in formidable form, generating significant movement off the pitch, even from around the wicket. His deliveries kept batsmen guessing, troubling not just Kohli but also the likes of Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Pant was beaten outside the edge, and Jaiswal was caught behind while facing Bumrah’s fiery spells.

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The session wasn’t without surprises for other players as well. KL Rahul was dismissed by Akash Deep, whose sheer pace and lateral movement posed a consistent threat. Even skipper Rohit Sharma appeared hurried in his attempts to negotiate the challenges posed by India’s top bowlers.

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Before diving into the intense practice, the team enjoyed a lighthearted game of foot volleyball on the main ground, using chairs as a makeshift net. The camaraderie and energy of the players were evident as they balanced moments of fun with focused preparation for the high-stakes encounter.

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