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Virat Kohli's return to Australia has generated significant excitement among cricket fans. The star Indian batsman, renowned for his success Down Under, has begun his preparation for the upcoming Test series against Australia, which commences on November 22nd. His arrival in Perth, the venue for the first Test match, ignited a fervor among local fans, eager to catch a glimpse of the cricketing icon in action. Reports indicate that fans resorted to extreme measures, scaling trees and even bringing their own ladders to secure a view of Kohli during his practice session at the WACA on Wednesday.
Kohli's practice session, part of India's full-fledged training, showcased his comfort and confidence against the fast bowlers. He displayed impressive strokeplay, effortlessly dispatching deliveries before transitioning to the spin bowling. The Indian team management has embraced the enthusiasm surrounding Kohli's training, opting to allow the public to witness their center-wicket practice sessions from Friday to Sunday. During these sessions, the team will simulate match conditions and play a warm-up game against India A at the WACA ground.
These plans, however, contradict an earlier report by an Australian media outlet, which claimed that India's practice sessions were closed to the public. The Australian newspaper reported receiving a leaked email from Adam Sauzier, CEO of ADCO Constructions, instructing construction workers refurbishing the WACA to refrain from watching, filming, or flying drones during India's net sessions. This memo further mentioned a scheduled India vs. India A match that was subsequently canceled, with the Indian team opting for center-wicket practice instead. While the Indian team management denied sending official communication regarding closed-door sessions, affirming their openness to the public and media, the conflicting reports have added an intriguing element to the build-up to the highly anticipated Test series.
Source: Virat Kohli Starts Practice At Perth. Fans Climb Trees, Bring Ladders To Watch Him