Virat Kohli gives mocking smile after Ravi Shastri mentions Steve Smith's name: WATCH

India, under leership of regular skipper Virat Kohli, are currently facing England in a four-match home Test series. Earlier, cricketer h to skip final three Tests in Australia owing to his paternity leave. Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane took over leership role and guided India to a 2-1 series win Down Under. Virat Kohli and he coach Ravi Shastri recently recalled India’s memorable win in Australia during an interview with Star Sports Network.

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Virat Kohli laughs as Ravi Shastri mocks Australia

Post Virat Kohli’s exit from side, Indian team struggled with injuries during final three Tests in Australia. As many as five Indian players me ir debuts in series as a majority of India’s frontline players were rested by team manment. He coach Ravi Shastri has been making sure that he keeps reminding everyone (including Australia) that even a ravd Indian side marred with injuries can be just as competitive as a full-strength Indian side.

During interview, Shastri said that everyone was talking about absence of Steve Smith and David Warner from Australian camp when India won series Down Under back in 2018-2019. Reminding those who described India’s 2019 win as a “fluke”, Shastri stated that India faced a full-strength Australian side this time around and still came up trumps, despite being plagued with injuries to several key players mselves.

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Indian coach hilariously said, “Last time people said fluke tha, Smith nhi khel raha tha, Warner nahi khel rha tha” (translation: People said it was a fluke last time because re were Steve Smith and David Warner). Shastri ded that, “Is bar kaun kahaan tha? Humare kahaan ? Aur band baja k aa gye inki” (translation: What about w? Even our junior players smacked m around park).

Captain Virat Kohli, who was sitting beside him, smiled and laughed uncontrollably through Shastri’s hilarious trolling of Australian cricket team and ir senior players.

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India vs England 1st Test updates

England captain Joe Root won toss and opted to bat first. At time of publishing, visitors reached 261-2 off 87.2 overs. Opener Dom Sibley (86*) and Root (127*) were batting at crease. Apart from Jasprit Bumrah, off-spinner R Ashwin was also among wickets as he dismissed opener Rory Burns for 33.

India vs England live streaming details

For India vs England live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Star Sports Network. Meanwhile, for India vs England live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). live streaming of India vs England 1st Test is also available for fans on Disney+ Hotstar app.

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Im source: AP