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Virat Kohli's Mentality Questioned As Experts Tear Into India Icon Over Repeated Flop Shows

Virat Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia has the great Allan Border wondering if the Indian superstar has "just lost that edge". Kohli has fallen to balls outside the off-stump four out of five times in the series thus far, prompting comparisons with a similar slump in England back in 2014. On Monday, he was caught behind chasing a wide ball that he could have left alone.

3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood's further participation in the ongoing third Test is in doubt after going off the field with calf soreness in the first session on Day 4. Hazlewood arrived late on the field at the start of play and appeared to struggle when he began his spell, rarely exceeding 131 kmph. His first delivery was a wide long hop, which KL Rahul cut away with ease. During the drinks break following that over, Hazlewood engaged in an extended discussion with Pat Cummins, Steven Smith, and physio Nick Jones before leaving the field.

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men's player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia's Barbra Banda picked up the women's award. Lookman succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who last year became the first Nigerian winner since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. The 27-year-old owes his achievement to consistently excellent performances both for Nigeria and current Serie A leaders Atalanta. His three goals helped Nigeria reach the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they led hosts the Ivory Coast before losing 2-1 in Abidjan.

India vs Australia: Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli's Heads-Turning Act Amazes Harbhajan Singh

Out after only contributing 3 runs to Team India's first innings score in the third Test against Australia, Virat Kohli put in the hard work to redeem himself in the remainder of the contest. Kohli continued his poor form with the bat, as he was removed by Josh Hazlewood on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test. However, on Day 4 of the match, Kohli was spotting hitting the nets, putting extra effort to rediscover his form and contribute better in the second innings.

Former England assistant Holland named Yokohama F Marinos manager

Former England assistant coach Steve Holland has been named the new manager of Yokohama F Marinos, the J.League side said on Tuesday.

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 4: Injury Issue Hurts Australia As India Produce Late Fightback

India vs Australia LIVE Score: Nathan Lyon has taken his first wicket of this match and he removed the mighty KL Rahul for 84. Ravindra Jadeja has now been joined by Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease as six-down India need a solid partnership from these two batters. Earlier, Rahul earned prized lifeline on the first ball of the day as Steve Smith dropped his catch in the slips, on the bowling of Pat Cummins on Day 4 of the third Test at The Gabba. India captain Rohit Sharma, however, couldn't extend his stay in the middle, as he departed after adding just 10 runs to the team's total. The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there is a 90% chance of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India on Tuesday and Wednesday. (Live Scorecard)

"Leave Your...": Sunil Gavaskar's Dead Straight Advice To Shubman Gill After Flop Show

The Indian cricket team is having a tough time in their Tour of Australia. After winning the first match in Perth, India lost the second match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide in less than three days. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is having a tough time in the third Test in Brisbane too. After Australia scored 445 in the first innings, India struggled and were reduced to 44/4 at one stage. Yashasvi Jaiswal (4), Shubman Gill (1), Virat Kohli (3), and Rishabh Pant (9) failed and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed.

'Perfect In Practice': Michael Vaughan's Brutal Dig At Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ravi Shastri In Disbelief

It seemed that Yashasvi Jaiswal had devised a plan to counter Mitchell Starc's new ball threat. However, just two balls into India's first innings of the ongoing third Test against Australia, Starc had Jaiswal caught at forward square leg. After India bowled Australia out for 445 early in the morning session on Day 3, Jaiswal was taking throw-downs before the start of India's innings. He flicked one towards the Australian team's huddle, but the ball hit the leg of Cricket Australia's cameraman.

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Virat Kohli's Mentality Questioned As Experts Tear Into India Icon Over Repeated Flop Shows

3rd Test: Australia Face Major Blow As Star Pacer Taken For Scans

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

India vs Australia: Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli's Heads-Turning Act Amazes Harbhajan Singh

Former England assistant Holland named Yokohama F Marinos manager

India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 4: Injury Issue Hurts Australia As India Produce Late Fightback

"Leave Your...": Sunil Gavaskar's Dead Straight Advice To Shubman Gill After Flop Show

'Perfect In Practice': Michael Vaughan's Brutal Dig At Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ravi Shastri In Disbelief