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Xtra Time Web Desk: Will former India captain Virat Kohli take an added responsibility during the upcoming series against England? Kohli was seen addressing teammates in the huddle ahead of practice session at Leicestershire County Cricket Ground on Tuesday. It seemed Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid requested Kohli to address the members of the test squad. Kohli was seen delivering a motivational speech to his teammates while Dravid stood next to him.

In a video posted on the Leicestershire Foxes Twitter handle, Virat was seen delivering a pep talk to his teammates.

“Game mode = ????????? @imVkohli gives a ?????????? team talk ahead of a busy day of preparations before @BCCI’s Tour Match @leicsccc https://tinyurl.com/28vknfn3 #IndiaTourMatch #LEIvIND,” tweeted the county.  

It was Virat Kohli who led the Indian test team in the unfinished series against England. The Indian team displayed a spirited show in the series, leading 2-1 before the fifth and final test at Old Trafford in Manchester had to be postponed due to Covid-19 scare. Kohli has since relinquished the captaincy as Rohit Sharma will lead the team against Ben Stokes men.

India will play a four day warm up game against Leicestershire starting from June 24.  The fifth and final test match will be played at the Edgbaston ground starting from July 1.