The Indian cricket team is currently training at the WACA ground in Perth ahead of their first Test against Australia, scheduled to begin on Friday, November 22, at Optus Stadium.
Notably, India will be without captain Rohit Sharma and top-order batter Shubman Gill for the series opener. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team in Rohit’s absence.
During a recent practice session in Perth, a light-hearted moment involving middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan has gone viral on social media.
Sarfaraz’s playful antics during a fielding drill left his teammates, especially Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, in fits of laughter. The amusing incident quickly gained attention online, thanks to the hilarious reactions from both Kohli and Pant.
The moment unfolded during a slip-catching drill with Sarfaraz, Kohli, Pant, and Dhruv Jurel. A video shared by Chloe Amanda Bailey on X shows Sarfaraz attempting an unconventional and comical catch, which instantly caused Kohli to burst out laughing.
Pant, visibly amused, was left in stitches, adding to the fun atmosphere.Reports suggest that Sarfaraz Khan may miss out on a place in the playing XI for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 opener.
What did Sarfaraz do? 🤪🤪 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P2PgQ5KAJX
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) November 19, 2024
With Shubman Gill unavailable due to a thumb injury, Devdutt Padikkal is expected to slot in at No. 3, while Dhruv Jurel is likely to be included as a specialist batter at No. 6.