Sports
Kohli hurt his shoulder during the 3rd Test in Ranchi
Updated : Sep 30, 2017, 06:46 PM IST
Team India skipper Virat Kohli is sitting out the fourth Test against Australia being played in Dharamshala on account of his shoulder injury in the drawn third test in Ranchi. But that doesn't stop him from contributing to the betterment of the team.
When the drinks break was called in the first session of the day, none other than Virat Kohli walked on to the field of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium with the drinks in his hands.
Twelfth man Virat seemed to be enjoying the new role and shared a laugh and two with the players on the field. He also gave a pep talk to his boys.
Kohli had played 54 consecutive tests for India but will have to watch from the sidelines as Ajinkya Rahane leads the hosts.
Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav has replaced Kohli as India decides to go with five bowlers. Team India also brought in a bowler who can bat as pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar replaces Ishant Sharma.
The series is tied at 1-1. A draw is as good as a win for the Aussies as that would be enough for them to take home the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the home series in 2014-15, while the hosts have to play for victory to snatch back the silverware from their long-standing rivals.