As the match against Australia progressed on the field, the eyes of the fans were on another view outside the boundary line. During the Australian batting, the attention of the fans was drawn to MS Dhoni, who was coaching India’s wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant just outside the boundary line.
Good Vibes!#INDvsAUS #RishabhPant #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/RJc4Fy1voL
– Hruday MN (urstrulyhruday) October 20, 2021
From the stunts behind the wicket, Dhoni was showing the ball how to collect the ball and how to stump it quickly while standing behind the wicket. Apart from this, Dhoni Rishabh bowled the ball to collect the ball from behind the wicket.
MS Dhoni shares his wisdom with Rishabh Pant on the sidelines ???? #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/VznUzJcbyd
– ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 20, 2021
Cameras zoomed into Dhoni’s training class when the Australian innings was interrupted due to a minor problem with the site screen. Dhoni, who led Nai to the title in the IPL, has since taken over as the mentor of the Indian team for the World Cup.
T20 World Cup | What if Hardik is not there? I’m ready! Virat Kohli becomes sixth bowler against Australia
Rohit Sharma led India in the second warm-up match against Australia. It was first reported that India had allowed Virat Kohli to rest here. But when he came on the field, Kohli was with the Indian team.
Moreover, he came as a bowler in the match and gave a surprise to everyone. Kohli, who bowled two overs in the match, conceded just 12 runs. Despite not taking a wicket, Kohli was able to bowl at the best economy rate.
Virat Kohli came to bowl in the seventh over of the Australian innings. There, he conceded only four singles. Before the match, Rohit Sharma had said that India was looking for a sixth bowling option. Rohit said he would use a part-time bowler from the batting department.
Kohli later bowled the 13th Oval. Marcus Stones was at the crease with Smith. Kohli conceded eight runs in the over. Kohli conceded four more singles when Stones hit a boundary in the fourth ball.
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