IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli gifts his bat to Akash Deep, pacer reacts

India National Cricket Team batter Virat Kohli has yet again won the hearts of many ahead of the first Test against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The two-match Test series between the teams gets underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 19th September.

Virat Kohli, ahead of the first Test against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, has been putting in the hard yards to get in the groove for the series. The senior batter joined the team on Friday (12th September) and since then has been toiling hard in the nets.

Kohli has been undergoing intense training sessions, and it could well be an indication that the batter might bring his best with the bat in the series. The right-hander would want to make a massive impact in the series, especially with him having a lean phase of late in the longest format of the game.

Kohli, who last played Test against South Africa, missed the five-match Test series against England National Cricket Team at home. He was in London with his family as his wife gave birth to their second child and hence missed all five games for his team.

The upcoming Test series will be a golden opportunity for him to regain his form and get back to his best in the longest format of the game. His form will be extremely important for the team going ahead as India are next slated to travel to Australia for five tests later this year.

The two Test matches against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team will also be part of the ICC World Test Championship. Therefore, Kohli becomes extremely important for his team in the two-match Test series. Currently, India are at the top of the table.

Kohli will be key for India in the middle order. With the team expected to have a young batting lineup, his experience will be important not only for the team but also for the young players as well. The batter is likely to take the No.4 spot in the XI.

Akash Deep thanks Virat Kohli for his bat

With the first Test between India and Bangladesh around the corner, Virat Kohli came up with a heartwarming gesture. The premier batter gifted one of his bats to young fast bowler Akash Deep, who also has been named in the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Akash Deep posted the picture of Virat Kohli's bat and thanked the batter for his gesture. Here's the post:

Virat Kohli gifted his bat to Akash Deep. 👌

- King is always there for youngsters. pic.twitter.com/HLgvj3XYtE

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 16, 2024

Akash Deep was named to the Indian squad after his heroics in the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024. While playing for India, he picked 9 wickets and earned his spot in the team.

He made his debut for the team in the Test series England National Cricket Team. If given the opportunity, he would be keen to make a massive impact for his team and seal his place in the team.