Virat Kohli plays gully cricket with kids

Virat Kohli, who was rested for the three-match T20 series against Bangladesh, will lead the side for the two-match Test series beginning on Thursday.

Published : Nov 12, 2019 22:48 IST

Virat Kohli during a commercial shoot in Indore.

Indian captain Virat Kohli played gully cricket with children during a shoot at Bicholi Mardana in Indore.

Kohli, who was rested for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, which India won 2-1, will lead the side for the two-match Test series beginning on Thursday.

The second match of the series will be played in Kolkata from November 22, and it will the first Day and Night Test in which India will be a part.

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The video and photo of the shoot, which went viral, showed Kohli wearing a checked shirt and jeans, having fun with the children.

Both the Indian and Bangladeshi squads practiced at the Holkar stadium, where fans had gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of their favourite cricketers.