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Edged and gone, again: Virat Kohli booed at SCG, dismissed for 17

Virat Kohli's woeful form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 continued after the batter once again edged the ball to the slip cordon on Friday, January 3. On other note, Virat Kohli's love-hate relationship with Australia continued after the batter was booed by the SCG crowd on Friday, January 3. Kohli had rammed into the young Australia batter at the MCG when the youngster took on Jasprit Bumrah in the Boxing Day Test match. Loud boos ring around the SCG, as Virat Kohli walks in, for the final time at this famous ground.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/bvCtIDStI8 — Vijay A January 3, 2025 At the time of writing, India were 100/4 with Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant rebuilding for India.

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1 hour, 51 minutes ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant

Hindustan Times

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

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Virat Kohli receives massive verdict from ‘sad’ Pat Cummins: ‘Bit of theatre, sometimes it can rile you up’

Hindustan Times

India crashed to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, losing the series 1-3. Australia's captain Pat Cummins, right, and India's Virat Kohli have a chat in between deliveries. Pat Cummins pays tribute to Virat Kohli Fans and former players have also called for the exclusion of Kohli and Rohit from the Indian Test …

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Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

1 day, 3 hours ago

India out of WTC final as Australia win series 3-1 to reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Hindustan Times

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament's inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their …

1 day, 6 hours ago

AUS vs IND: Virat Kohli riles-up Australian fans with 'sandpaper' gestures on Day 3

India Today

Star India batter Virat Kohli was seen riling up the Australian crowd during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. AUS vs IND 5th Test Day 3 Live Kohli’s celebration came right after the dismissal of Steve Smith, who had his involvement in the infamous sandpapergate scandal during the Cape Town Test against South …

1 day, 13 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s SCG exit, one last time in Australia?

Hindustan Times

Sydney: For a while on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, it felt like the clock had stopped. Boland’s unerring accuracy and the subtle seam movement he extracts from pitches make facing him a bit of a lottery and no one knows that better than Kohli, who has been dismissed multiple times on this tour. He is mesmerising that bat …

1 day, 14 hours ago

Virat-Aussie Test saga Down Under concludes on disappointing note with Boland edging Kohli in long 'outside off' battle

Hindustan Times

Sydney, : Star India batter Virat Kohli's love affair with Australian pitches in Test cricket met the most heartbreaking end possible at Sydney Cricket Ground during the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as he registered yet another poor score during what could be his final inning in whites on Australian soil, falling a prey to the outside off-stump trap yet again …

1 day, 16 hours ago

Virat Kohli's 40-minute nostalgia act amid Bumrah injury scare reprises glory days, shows India what they're missing

Hindustan Times

The clock had just ticked over to 1.20 pm when Jasprit Bumrah walked up to Virat Kohli for a long chat, after which he walked off the ground and slipped into the Indian dressing room. One-man bowling attack Bumrah isn’t just the best bowler in the world right now, he is also India’s captain for the final Test against Australia. …

1 day, 22 hours ago

Kohli tried everything in his capabilities, now battling with self-doubt: Manjrekar

India Today

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virat Kohli has tried everything to end his outside off-stump weakness and is now suffering from self-doubt. Analysing Kohli’s dismissal after the end of the day’s play, Manjrekar said that after several years he’s gone back to batting inside his crease. India finish Day 2 leading by 145 runs Border Gavaskar Trophy: …

2 days, 4 hours ago

Bumrah sidelined but India builds 145-run lead after wild Day 2 of 5th test against Australia

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SYDNEY — Rishabh Pant’s blistering counterattack capped a chaotic second day of the fifth and final test between Australia and India where 15 wickets fell on Saturday and the star bowler of the series left the Sydney Cricket Ground with an ambulance escort. “There’s gonna be plenty of cricket, so we’ll see what happens.” Australia was bowled out for 181, …

2 days, 6 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli punches himself in frustration after familiar dismissal in Sydney

India Today

Virat Kohli was left fuming at himself on Day 2 of the Sydney Test as he once again got out to a delivery outside off stump on Saturday, January 4. Kohli was dismissed by Scott Boland yet again as he was caught fishing outside off and edged it straight to slips as the pacer continued to rock the Indian batting …

2 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli, you're done: Fans furious as Australian horror ends

India Today

Senior India batter Virat Kohli once again got dismissed by edging the ball back to the slip cordon. Edged and caught behind the wicket, all of Virat Kohli's dismissals this series have had a common theme #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/5mz5SGcAbh — 7Cricket December 30, 2024 On Saturday, Kohli got out to Scott Boland, who has explicitly talked about Australia's game plan to …

Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

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Sydney Test: No respite to Virat Kohli’s season of gloom

Hindustan Times

Sydney: Virat Kohli could have been gone first ball. It’s a pattern that has repeated itself over and over again and will have many fans questioning whether Kohli might soon follow Rohit Sharma on his way out. Usually, a smooth starter, one wouldn’t even know when Kohli would reach 30 in the past. Right now, one might say Kohli’s problems …

Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

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Selectors inform Rohit Sharma he is no longer needed in Tests, to meet Virat Kohli to plan next stage of Indian cricket

Hindustan Times

India captain Rohit Sharma opted to "rest" for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During the toss, Jasprit Bumrah walked out as the visitors' captain, and it was then that he revealed Rohit decided to "rest" from the crucial Sydney Test, where India have a chance to level the five-match series and …

2 days, 22 hours ago

Virat Kohli's first innings average in 2024 lower than Jasprit Bumrah and Shoaib Bashir

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli hasn’t enjoyed the best Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. Since missing the entirety of the series against England at the start of the year, the matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the close of 2024 have seen Kohli only score 35 runs in 5 innings when coming out to bat in the first innings of a Test …

3 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli faces 'action-replay' end in Australia as same weakness haunts twice at SCG; 23rd such dismissal in 4 years

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli's struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump were once again laid bare as he was dismissed the same way twice during the fifth and final Test in Sydney. Kohli scored a modest 17 in India's challenging first innings on day one, and could muster only six before edging to the slips again in the second. India's Virat Kohli looks …

3 days, 3 hours ago

’Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips’, fans bash Virat after IND batter once again falls for outside off-stump trap

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Virat Kohli's woeful run against the deliveries pitched outside off-side continued as the India batter's once again fell to Scott Boland's trap on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday. Coming in at the fall of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kohli survived a first-ball duck when he edged a ball from Boland, as TV replays showed Steve …

3 days, 6 hours ago

SCG Test: Steve Smith '100 percent' certain he got his hand under Virat Kohli's catch

India Today

Steven Smith was 100 percent confident that he successfully got his hand under the ball while attempting to catch Virat Kohli at slip on the first day of the SCG Test. IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Full Scorecard Walking out at 17/2, Kohli edged a delivery from Scott Boland towards Smith at second slip, with Smith diving low to his …

3 days, 6 hours ago

All-round Bumrah sparks India's hopes after batters fail in grassy Sydney

India Today

Jasprit Bumrah's India were left in a heap of trouble on Day 1 of the New Year's Test match in Sydney. Big names - Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul failed to put up resistance as Australia pacers rolled over the visitors for a below par first innings total in just 72.2 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled India's 2 of 3 …

3 days, 6 hours ago

India drop Rohit Sharma but batters struggle again in Australia

Al Jazeera

Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Boland precipitated the end of India’s laboured innings early in the final …

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

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3 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli out or not? Steve Smith upset over third umpire's call in Sydney Test

India Today

Amidst a stormy build-up to the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, controversy erupted as early as the eighth over when Virat Kohli was adjudged not out by third umpire Joel Wilson in Sydney. HOW THIRD UMPIRE JOEL WILSON MADE THE CALL Joel Wilson, the third umpire, who has faced criticism for contentious decisions against Australia in the past, examined …

3 days, 6 hours ago

Scott Boland nibbles Australia into box seat against India as umpires again take centre stage

ABC

The covers came off to reveal a pitch of deep emerald green, and at once the bowlers from both sides began salivating. The only thing that could break up Boland's relentless bowling masterclass was yet more umpiring controversy, having just got a taste for it on day five at the MCG. Virat Kohli edged the first ball he faced, bowled …

3 days, 16 hours ago

5 BGT 2024-25 controversies in pictures: From Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas incident to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s snicko row

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The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has been no short of controversies with the Sam Konstas-Virat Kohli incident grabbing the headlines. Virat Kohli-Sam Konstas Row India's Virat Kohli talks to Australia's Sam Konstas on the first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The former Indian captain deliberately shoulder-barged Konstas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground …

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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5 days, 1 hour ago

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome new year 2025 in Sydney ahead of IND vs AUS BGT Test

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on the streets of Sydney on New Year's Eve ahead of the upcoming IND vs AUS 5th Border-Gavaskar Test. Virat Kohli's performance in BGT series In the first Test, Kohli delivered an impressive performance in the second innings, staying not out at 100 runs from 143 balls. In the fourth Test, Kohli made …

5 days, 6 hours ago

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli slips to 24th, Rohit Sharma on 40 after MCG Test

India Today

Star India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have suffered massive dips in the latest ICC Test rankings update on Wednesday, January 1. Following his continuous poor showing, the star batter has continued to experience drop in the Test batting rankings and now finds himself on the 24th spot with 633 ratings to his name. Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024: Full …

5 days, 6 hours ago

Virat Kohli exit plan: Ex-cricketer urges BCCI to be prepared for transition

India Today

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to be prepared with an "exit plan" for Virat Kohli, given his concerning form in Test cricket. In this period, Kohli has played 38 Tests, scoring 2005 runs with just three centuries and nine half-centuries, far below his usual standards. Despite these struggles, Kohli’s career …

6 days, 4 hours ago

‘Succession policy must be clear’: 1983 World Cup winner on Virat Kohli’s retirement question

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Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli is once again in the news due to a lack of runs and his familiar troubles with deliveries outside the off stump. The experienced batter's recent performance have led to rising clamour among the cricketing circles over if he should announce his retirement from Test cricket and let a younger player take over. Former India …

6 days, 5 hours ago

‘Seniors haven't made the contribution… It all depends on selectors': Gavaskar's indirect nudge at Rohit, Kohli

Hindustan Times

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar dissected Virat Kohli's outside off-stump woes in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia's Usman Khawaja takes a catch to dismiss India's Virat Kohli on day five of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Indian batting maestro scored 36 and 5 at MCG as India suffered a crushing 184-run …

6 days, 5 hours ago

'Virat also knows what's going on': BCCI told to have 'exit plan' ready as 'lynch mob' expected for Kohli amid poor run

Hindustan Times

Former India pacer Atul Wassan believes no one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli's mind as the 36-year-old continues to struggle in Tests. In the second innings of the Melbourne Test, Virat Kohli once again fell to a delivery outside off as he tried to play a cover drive off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Amid Kohli's poor …

6 days, 20 hours ago

'The KING is dead': Simon Katich's brutal takedown of Virat Kohli sums up India star's unimaginable downfall

Hindustan Times

Former Australia batter Simon Katich dropped a brutal verdict on Virat Kohli after another flop show in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India's Virat Kohli walks off the field after losing his wicket during play on the last day of the fourth cricket Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia take 2-1 lead in BGT 2024-25 Meanwhile, …

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

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6 days, 23 hours ago

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images

Hindustan Times

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: AUS charge to 2-1 series lead with 184-run win at MCG - Action in Images India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session as Australia. India vs Australia 4th Test Day 5: Rohit Sharma and co suffered a collapse in the final session …

6 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far. Rohit, Virat fail again as India lose fourth Test by 184 runs Chasing a near improbable target …

1 week ago

'Kohli will play another 3-4 years. But for Rohit Sharma...': Ravi Shastri's blunt verdict amid retirement rumours

Hindustan Times

When veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement after the end of the Brisbane Test against Australia earlier this month, reports in the media hinted that there would be a few more retirements during or after the end of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. It soon sparked rumours that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have been struggling …

1 week ago

Virat Kohli refuses to learn from his mistake, commentators got no chill: 'He has turned into a nicking machine'

Hindustan Times

Virat Kohli once again disappointed as India battled to save the Boxing Day Test against Australia on Day 5 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The star India batter, who had a wonderful record at the MCG before the start of the 4th Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 316 runs at an average of 52.66 with a highest …

1 week ago

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to retire soon? Ravi Shastri delivers verdict, says ’Rohit isn’t the same, Virat will…’

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Veteran Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma once again failed to make an impact as they were dismissed cheaply in both innings of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Commentator Mark Nicholas asked Shastri on Star Sports' lunchtime show if this was the end of the road for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While Shastri …

1 week ago

Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3

Hindustan Times

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Cummins strikes twice and Starc gets Kohli to leave India 33-3 MELBOURNE, - Pat Cummins struck twice in an over and Mitchell Starc dismissed Virat Kohli cheaply to leave India reeling at 33 for three at lunch and needing 307 runs for victory on day five of the fourth test in Melbourne on Monday. After Australia were …

1 week ago

‘Whatever people are saying, it can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri's no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to regain form

Hindustan Times

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has no-nonsense advice for Virat Kohli to get his mojo back as the Boxing Day Test hangs in the balance with a day left. Ravi Shastri, who shared a great camaraderie with Virat Kohli, advised him to stay disciplined while batting. The former India head coach predicted if Kohli manages to be patient and show …

1 week, 1 day ago

‘In his element': Virat Kohli sparks captaincy buzz online after instructing teammates against Australia at the MCG

Hindustan Times

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, once again stole the spotlight during the fourth Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. On Day 4 of the match, despite not officially leading the team, Virat’s animated on-field presence—offering tactical advice, adjusting field placements, and engaging bowlers—ignited speculation about his potential return to captaincy. Fielding at second slip during Australia’s second innings, the …

1 week, 1 day ago

Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158

Hindustan Times

By Ian Ransom Cricket-Bumrah turns tables on Konstas, Australia lead by 158 MELBOURNE, - Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah took revenge for his first innings battering by Sam Konstas when he bowled Australia's teen debutant cheaply early on day four of the fourth test on Sunday after India were dismissed for 369. Seamer Mohammed Siraj also broke through for his first …

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1 week, 1 day ago

'Virat Kohli back as captain' as animated gestures on Day 4 in presence of Rohit Sharma leaves commentators guessing

Hindustan Times

It hasn't been a series to remember for Rohit Sharma so far. Amid the chatter, Virat Kohli sparked a fresh hope among fans on social media as his animated field gestures on Day 4 of the fourth Test left fans wondering if he had taken over the captaincy role again. India's Virat Kohli reacts on day four of the fourth …

1 week, 1 day ago

"Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal

Hindustan Times

Noida, : Former cricketer Madan Lal believes that the run-out incident involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG affected Kohli's mindset. "Run out incident played on his mind": Former cricketer Madan Lal gives his take on Virat's dismissal With India reduced to 51/2, Kohli and Jaiswal showcased …

1 week, 1 day ago

Watch: Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar fight on camera over Virat Kohli’s role in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run-out

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Amid the applauds youngsters Nitish Reddy, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar are receiving after their great composure over the Australian bowlers at the ongoing Boxing Day Test in the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, a heated argument in the post-match show between former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan has gained some attention. On DAY 3, both the former cricketers …

1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by ENG great: 'How boring it would be without the showman'

Hindustan Times

Kevin Pietersen, the former England captain, is loving the drama unfolding in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India. Virat Kohli's shoulder push, fiery antics branded 'theatre' by Kevin Pietersen Carrett/AAP Image via REUTERS This incident led to Kohli being docked 20 per cent of his match fees. However, Pietersen loves whatever Kohli is doing on the field, saying the …

1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli confronts ‘boos’ as Australian crowd turns on Indian star batter

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Amid the ongoing India vs Australia 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, star India batter Virat Kohli was booed by a group of fans on Day 2 of the match as he was walking back to the dressing room after his dismissal. Former captain Virat Kohli is not only a star player for India …

1 week, 2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal self-destructs, Virat Kohli licks his wounds: How India imploded in 25 minutes… again

Hindustan Times

What’s the common thread about the Indian batting that ties November 1 and December 27, 2024? Mohammed Siraj strode in, bizarrely, as nightwatchman and was trapped leg before first ball, after which Virat Kohli ran himself out, playing to mid-on and finding himself short of his ground as Matt Henry smashed the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Steve Smith’s 34th …

1 week, 2 days ago

'Fine, you only speak then': Irfan Pathan, Sanjay Manjrekar clash on live TV over Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run-out

Hindustan Times

Indian batting's implosion 30 minutes before stumps on Day 2 not only left fans pulling out their hair but also managed to pit Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan against each other. During a discussion on the Star Sports Network, the two former Indian cricketers did not see eye-to-eye on the Yashasvi Jaiswal run-out, leading to a bit of a heated …

1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli’s woes outside off-stump continue at MCG, netizens lambast India batter for running Yashasvi Jaiswal out

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India vs Australia: Virat Kohli's woeful run against deliveries outside the off-stump continued at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as he once again poked at a delivery on the sixth stump, giving a simple catch to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. In the process, Virat Kohli, in the company of Yashasvi Jaiswal, added 102 runs for the third wicket as the duo looked …

1 week, 2 days ago

Virat Kohli booed by MCG crowd on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 4th Test, India batter replies with patient 86-ball 36

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Virat Kohli was greeted by jeers from the Australian crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia as the star batter entered the field alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal after Tea. If his physical collision with Sam Konstas grabbed Day 1 headlines, a pitch invader putting his arms around Kohli's shoulders became the talking …

1 week, 3 days ago

Nathan Lyon takes a dig at Rohit Sharma’s decision to open, asks KL Rahul ‘What did you do wrong to bat one down?’

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Nathan Lyon left no stone unturned as the Australian off-spinner sledged KL Rahul asking him what did he wrong to change his batting position in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. As Rahul came to the crease at No.3 following the dismissal of his captain, Lyon was heard asking the India batter, “What …

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