BGT: Virat Kohli flops, Yashasvi Jaiswal stars in simulation training in Perth

Star India batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed cheaply during the team’s match simulation practice at the WACA Ground in Perth on Friday (November 15). Remarkably, the entire squad took part in an intrasquad match simulation following three days of training sessions in Perth. .

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, KL Rahul continued to open India A’s innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after opening the innings against Australia A earlier. was shot in the arm and did not return to bat again all day long. On the other hand, Virat Kohli started his innings on a positive note but was bowled out at second slip for 15.

Later, in the second chance, the star batsman scored 30 after a few good shots off the back foot. It was previously reported that: Kohli underwent scans in Perth ahead of match training but to the delight of Indian fans, there was nothing to worry about the batting star’s fitness as he looked comfortable while batting.

Kohli hasn’t been in great form recently as he scored just 93 runs in the last three-match Test series against New Zealand, which India lost 0-3. In the ensuing year, Kohli scored just 250 runs at an average of 22.72 in six Tests with just one half-century to his name.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores a half-century

Therefore, it is essential for India that the star batsman finds his midas kick back in the crucial series against Australia, which begins in Perth on November 22. Meanwhile, apart from Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal looked determined on the field, scoring 58*. Batting for the second time, Gill posted an unbeaten 42*.

India finished the match simulation at 339/8 in the match simulation which lasted 75 overs. The match simulation will continue over the next few days as India ramps up preparations for the first Test. India needs to win the series 4-1 to qualify for the WTC final alone and will therefore want to start the first test strongly.