Rain introduced a untimely finish to the opening day’s play within the ongoing third Take a look at between India and Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Solely 13.2 overs had been bowled in the course of the first session and there was no motion potential after that as play was deserted on the Gabba mid-way via the ultimate session. Amid all of this, a healthful second caught the eye of the followers. Star India batter KL Rahul was seen sharing his lunch with teammate Virat Kohli within the dugout. A number of photos of the second went viral on social media, with followers hailing the bond between Kohli and Rahul.
This is how the web reacted:
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had been seen sharing snacks in the course of the lunch break in Brisbane.
This bond
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(Cricket, CricTracker, AUSvsIND, Brisbane, BGT 2024, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli) pic.twitter.com/LXNl6dDxcA
— (@thundarrstorm) December 14, 2024
VIRAT KOHLI KL RAHUL..!!
– The particular bond of King Kohli & KL Rahul pic.twitter.com/naAImehfVn
— MANU. (@Manojy9812) December 14, 2024
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul on the gabba at this time. pic.twitter.com/5AKgzuKfKT
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) December 14, 2024
No Jealousy
No Backbiting
Mutual Respect & Admiration
All the time Glad in Every Different’s SuccessProbably the most underrated duo in Indian cricket: Virat Kohli x KL Rahul
True definition of brotherhood and sportsmanship!#AUSvIND #INDvsAUS #GabbaTest pic.twitter.com/YKbdS8EUi3
&mdash (@I_abhay_ps) December 14, 2024
KL Rahul & Virat Kohli third Take a look at In Gabba….!!!! #INDvsAUS #GabbaTest pic.twitter.com/Eihz4Kx8TZ
— CleanBowled (@Jamesnisam5363) December 14, 2024
In the meantime, India captain Rohit Sharma received the toss and invited Australia to bat, seeking to benefit from the gloomy skies hovering over The Gabba.
The primary time the climate gods made their presence felt was in the midst of the sixth over. The drizzle got here down with sufficient depth to deliver the covers out and halt the play.
Rain as soon as once more made an look within the 14th over, which pressured the gamers to get off the sphere and discover cowl. It lasted lengthy sufficient to deliver an finish to the primary session.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled in tandem with Mohammed Siraj whereas searching for an early breakthrough. Nevertheless, the star tempo duo struggled for consistency, which allowed Australians to develop in confidence.
Runs had been scarce as Australia’s opening duo of Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney navigated via the opening spell with ease. Minimal questions had been requested, and a few appeals had been heard, however the duo remained comfortable within the first 13.2 overs.
India began to search out momentum after the introduction of Akash Deep. The correct-arm seamer missed the opening two Checks and was included rather than Harshit Rana.
He made Khawaja and McSweeney uncomfortable together with his inward-angling deliveries. He initially bowled alongside Bumrah after which appeared to make inroads with Siraj.
His deliveries had been sharp and nipped again in with a contact of lethalness to it. McSweeney was nearly on the receiving finish when the ball nearly got here again in however marginally missed the stumps.
(With ANI Inputs)
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