During Day 1 of India’s pre-match practice session for the upcoming Test against Australia, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Dhruv Jurel found themselves laughing uncontrollably after teammate Sarfaraz Khan committed a fielding blunder.
The players were engaged in a catching practice when Sarfaraz dropped an easy catch, attempting to catch the ball with his palms positioned near his face. This led to a burst of laughter among the players, with Pant even falling to the ground in amusement, while Kohli and Jurel struggled to keep their composure.
Here is the video:
What did Sarfaraz do? 🤪🤪 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P2PgQ5KAJX
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Despite the light-hearted moment, Virat Kohli, Pant, and Jurel will soon have to switch gears as India prepares to face Australia in the first Test, beginning on Friday in Perth. Observations from the practice session suggest that Jurel might be in line for his Test debut in Australia.
In another key moment from the practice, Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Jurel participated in a slip-catching drill, possibly hinting at India’s top six for the Perth Test. Should Jurel be included, it could mean Sarfaraz’s exclusion from the playing XI. With one more practice session scheduled for Wednesday, additional clarity on India’s team combinations is expected. The upcoming press conference will likely address the team’s strategy, with important questions anticipated for the spokesperson on duty.
