Goa, Nov. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi gave Virat Kohli a challenging workout in the nets ahead of India's ODI series against New Zealand, repeatedly beating the former captain with movement both ways.

Nabi troubled Kohli outside the off stump before bringing the ball back in to strike his pads and thigh pads. According to a report cited in the source, Kohli appeared frustrated after being beaten several times, though he soon returned to a lighter mood and joked with Rohit Sharma.

The 29-year-old has made a name for himself through his domestic performances. He claimed 104 wickets across two prolific Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 during Jammu and Kashmir's historic title-winning campaign in 2025-26. He also took six wick...