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'Sab Sledging Karenge': Young Captain's Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral

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When we hear the word sledging in cricket, it reminds us of the Australian team during the late 90s and early 2000s. Australia, under the leadership of Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, was not only famous for their skills on the field, but also their aggressive sledging of opponents.

The side from Down Under won several games with their skills on the field, but there were times when the Australian team of the past had to take a different approach to gain an advantage over their opponents.

Ponting's Australia had mastered the art of sledging, winning two World Cup titles under that period. However, when it comes to recent times, Virat Kohli's Team India came close to replicating Australia, especially in Test cricket.

Kohli, during his tenure as captain, had instilled fearless approach in his players. Under the leadership of the dynamic batter, India won back-to-back Test series in Australia, despite multiple obstacles in their path.

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