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"Kids And Women Are Watching": Navjot Singh Sidhu Fumes At Travis Head's MCG Act

The echoes of Team India's defeat in the 4th Test against Australia are going to be heard for a long time. The repeated failures of seniors like Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, and irresponsible batting from young stars like Rishabh Pant resulted in India going 2-1 behind in the 5-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It was Pant's dismissal that is said to have changed the course of the game in Australia's favour on Monday. The wicket-keeper's departure also prompted a strange celebration from Australia star Travis Head, who was credited with Pant's wicket. Head's gesture, however, prompted a backlash on social media, prompting former India cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to slam the Australia batter.

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test

Australian cricket team youngster Sam Konstas reignited the controversy involving Virat Kohli as he mocked the India star with a 'shoulder' dance move on Day 5 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Monday. The incident took place during the 52nd over of India's second innings when Konstas was seen interacting with the Australian fans near the boundary rope. Konstas entertained them with the shoulder move - a hint towards the incident that saw Kohli shouldering him earlier in the match - as the crowd cheered. For the act, Kohli was found guilty of breaching article 2.12 of ICC code of conduct.

Time For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire? "If They Are Not Announcing, Selectors Need To...": Ex-India Star

With India failing to prevent Australia from winning the Melbourne Test, former India cricketer Surinder Khanna took a dig at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma over their poor form in recent matches in the longest format of the game. "What are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli doing? Remove attention from Rishabh Pant. He used to play like this only from day one. He will continue to make such mistakes. Tell me about Kohli and Rohit, what have they doing since the last 40-45 innings? They should automatically sit outside if selectors are not doing it then they should do it themselves. You and I can't throw them out. The kind of form they are in then even if you will bowl, they will get out. I am saying this by experience. The shot which is their scoring one, why should not they play? David Gower and Gundappa Vishwanath scored so many runs by playing cut shots," Surinder Khanna told ANI.

Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out At Seniors Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma After 4th Test Humiliation: "All They Had To Do..."

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday lashed out at senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for letting the team down and blamed the Indian top- order for losing the Boxing Day Test against Australia here. Set a target of 340 on the final day of the fourth Test, the Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series. When asked what the future holds for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in 2025, Gavaskar gave a detailed answer.

'Captain Cry Baby': After Virat Kohli Row, Australian Media Hits New Low With Rohit Sharma Jibe

The Australian media targeted Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma over his reaction to Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping three catches during the fourth Test encounter in Melbourne. Earlier, a Perth-based tabloid - The West Australian - called Virat Kohli a 'clown' over the controversy involving Sam Konstas. The same publication now took aim at Rohit who was left visibly frustrated with India's lackluster fielding performance with Jaiswal's misses resulting in him expressing his displeasure. The publication went with the headline - "Captain Cry Baby - along with an edited picture of Rohit crying. The slug further read: “Turns out Kohli isn't the only sook in Indian side.”

Australia Rip Out Seven Late Wickets To Beat India In MCG Test, Lead Series 2-1

Australia ripped out seven Indian wickets in the final session of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Monday to win by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the five-match series. India collapsed to 155 all out with just 12.5 overs left in the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will need to win the final Test starting in Sydney on Friday to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia captain Pat Cummins, who took 3-28, removed top-scorer Yashasvi Jaiswal for 84 as India's last seven wickets fell for 34 runs from 20.3 overs.

Retirement Coming? Ravi Shastri's Massive 'Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma' Remark Stuns Everyone

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli will play for a few more years but when it comes to Rohit Sharma, he said that it is a call that needs to be taken by the India skipper. The two star batters have not enjoying a good run of form in the ongoing Test series against Australia and their lack of form has resulted in a lot of criticism from both fans as well as experts. During Day 5 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne, commentator Mark Nicholas asked Shastri on Star Sports on whether he believes that this can be the end of the road for both Virat and Rohit.

Anushka Sharma Stunned, Athiya Shetty Distraught As Virat Kohli Disappoints In MCG Test

It has been a disappointing run of form for star Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli and things did not improve on Day 5 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Monday. Kohli was dismissed by Mitchell Starc for 5 as the India batter was once again guilty of chasing a delivery outside the off-stump. Kohli edged it to Usman Khawaja in the slips who made no mistake in completing a somewhat straightforward catch. Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma and teammate KL Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media.

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"Kids And Women Are Watching": Navjot Singh Sidhu Fumes At Travis Head's MCG Act

Watch: Sam Konstas Mocks Virat Kohli With 'Shoulder' Dance Move During MCG Test

Time For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Retire? "If They Are Not Announcing, Selectors Need To...": Ex-India Star

Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out At Seniors Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma After 4th Test Humiliation: "All They Had To Do..."

'Captain Cry Baby': After Virat Kohli Row, Australian Media Hits New Low With Rohit Sharma Jibe

Australia Rip Out Seven Late Wickets To Beat India In MCG Test, Lead Series 2-1

Retirement Coming? Ravi Shastri's Massive 'Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma' Remark Stuns Everyone

Anushka Sharma Stunned, Athiya Shetty Distraught As Virat Kohli Disappoints In MCG Test