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"Don't Hide Behind Jasprit Bumrah": Ricky Ponting Decodes Rohit Sharma's Viral Chat With Team

India captain Rohit Sharma was not happy with pacer Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep as Australia's tail frustrated them on Day 4 of the 4th Test in Melbourne on Sunday. Rohit was seen having an intense discussion with the team during a drinks break, and let his frustration known to the likes of Siraj and Akash. Australia were 91/6 at one stage, before Pat Cummins led a strong rearguard from the tail. As a result, Rohit lashed out at the duo as Australia extended their lead to 333.

"If My Life Was On Line...": Ex-Australia Star On Why Virat Kohli Is Greater Than Sachin Tendulkar

Virat Kohli has copped a fair bit of criticism in recent weeks due to his patchy form amidst a crucial Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. However, in a superlative compliment, former Australia opener and current Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Justin Langer has stated that he would pick Virat Kohli over any other batter in the history of cricket if he needed to pick someone to bat for his life. Yes, even ahead of icons like Sachin Tendulkar or Brian Lara.

Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

The shoulder-barging incident between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli has been one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, resulting in a 20 per cent match fee fine for Virat Kohli along with one ICC demerit point. Now, Sam Konstas has used the incident to fuel banter with the Indian fans present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While fielding on Day 3 of the fourth Test, Konstas walked up towards Indian fans and mimicked a shoulder-barge action in front of them.

Watch: Nathan Lyon Mocks KL Rahul With Rohit Sharma Remark Over Batting Order Fiasco

Team India introduced a big change in the batting order on Day 2 of the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne as skipper Rohit Sharma decided to return to his natural role as an opening batter, pushing KL Rahul to the No. 3 spot. Rohit, who had batted at the No. 6 spot in the previous two matches, decided to return to the top of the batting order owing to his poor form but the move didn't pay the expected dividends.

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted Indian great Sunil Gavaskar but some former Australian players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here. Kohli was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for a brief face off with Konstas on Thursday during which the two players bumped shoulders and exchanged words. The run-in was initiated by Kohli but the 19-year-old Konstas insisted that their physical contact was accidental.

Rohit Sharma Labelled "Lazy", Faces Heat Over Another Flop Show In Australia

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of the tame shot India captain Rohit Sharma played that led to his dismissal off Pat Cummins on day two of the Boxing Day Test, saying one has to be switched on and make good decisions when facing a formidable bowling line-up. Rohit's move of opening the batting for the first time in the series backfired when he played a one-leg half-hearted pull off Cummins, and the top-edge was easily caught by mid-on to be out for three in the second over. That dismissal took Rohit's tally of runs to 22 in this series, thus extending his woeful form in Tests this year.

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting argued that a 20 percent match fee fine imposed on star India batter Virat Kohli for an altercation against debutant Sam Konstas "is not harsh enough". Konstas' much-anticipated debut in Australia turned out to be one of the most entertaining in a long while. Not only did the 19-year-old make headlines by toying with Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and scoring 34 of his 60 runs against him, but Virat also got involved in a heated exchange with the youngster after bumping into him, making a direct physical shoulder-to-shoulder contact. The 36-year-old was fined 20 per cent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and handed over one demerit point for this altercation.

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas

MELBOURNE :Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

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"Don't Hide Behind Jasprit Bumrah": Ricky Ponting Decodes Rohit Sharma's Viral Chat With Team

"If My Life Was On Line...": Ex-Australia Star On Why Virat Kohli Is Greater Than Sachin Tendulkar

Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

Watch: Nathan Lyon Mocks KL Rahul With Rohit Sharma Remark Over Batting Order Fiasco

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

Rohit Sharma Labelled "Lazy", Faces Heat Over Another Flop Show In Australia

Ricky Ponting's Fiery Verdict As Virat Kohli Escapes Ban For Sam Konstas Altercation

Kohli under the microscope after clash with kid Konstas