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Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket depends on his fitness. Due to poor fitness, he could not play in the ODI series against Afghanistan. Now before the 3-match ODI series against England, Virat has been seen practicing with former cricketer Sanjay Bangar. Due to the video going viral on social media, fans have started expecting his return in the upcoming series. The ODI series between India and England will run from 14-19 July.
According to media reports, Virat Kohli practiced vigorously with Alibaug Sanjay Bangar. It is being told that with the help of Bangar, he has worked on his batting technique. In the viral video, Virat has hung the kit on his shoulder and both of them also hugged each other.
Let us remind you that BCCI had included Virat Kohli in the 15-member Indian squad for the ODI series against England, but his playing depends on his fitness. Fans are also hopeful that ‘King Kohli’ will take the field in the first ODI match against England on 14th July.
Virat Kohli practicing with Sanjay Bangar ahead of the England ODI series. pic.twitter.com/epaWF5mHgo
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Virat Kohli was last seen playing in an ODI match in January this year. In the last match of the ODI series against New Zealand, he scored the 54th century of his ODI career. Virat had scored 124 runs in that match.
Virat has scored 542 runs in the last two ODI series. In the last 6 innings he has scored three centuries and 2 fifties. Talking about the ODI series against England, it will start from 14th July, the second ODI will be played on 16th July and the final match will be played on 19th July.
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