WATCH: Virat Kohli drops an easy sitter at second slips, handing Marnus Labuschagne a second chance to survive on Day 1 of BGT 2024-25 1st Test
New Delhi: India’s star batter and former captain Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch at second slip, handing Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne a second chance to survive. The incident occurred on Day 1 of the first Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth on 22nd November, Friday.
Talking about the incident, the moment took place on the fifth ball of the third over of Australia’s innings. Stand-in Indian captain Japsrit Bumrah bowled a fuller delivery that angled in before moving away. Labuschagne attempted a shot, getting a thick edge.
Virat Kohli was positioned at second slip, didn’t have to move much, he got his hands low to his right, but the ball struck his palm and popped out. The fielders rushed forward, thinking the catch had been taken, but Kohli immediately signaled that he had dropped it. It was only the second ball Labuschagne has faced.
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One of the more extraordinary drops you’ll see! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LdxmEYeWQx
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