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All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

Kohli, Kohli….the chants from 90000 fervent fans still reverberate in the ear when you step into the fabled MCG, even two years after the former Indian skipper pulled off a stunning heist against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022. Back then, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls helped India snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat, and now he is back at the G, looking for another redemption act. Kohli made a bright beginning to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia with a second innings hundred at Perth.

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

Team India has had to deal with a huge injury scare just days before the start of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Skipper Rohit Sharma was reportedly hit on the knee during a net session. Though he tried to continue playing despite the pain but eventually had to seek medical attention. Rohit was spotted sitting on a chair, with his gear off and the left knee strapped. Though the blow didn't look serious initially, the physios are likely to monitor his situation closely ahead of the MCG clash.

Ex-India Coach Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Calls Him "Difference Maker"

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar believes that the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the perfect opportunity for Virat Kohli to rise to the occasion and reestablish himself as the fulcrum of India's batting lineup. With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy locked at 1-1, this match is crucial for India's hopes of clinching the series and solidifying their chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Kohli's form has been a mixed bag in the ongoing series. While his century in Perth played a pivotal role in India's victory, his performances in the other matches have been underwhelming.

Fresh Video Emerges Amid Row Over Jadeja Speaking Hindi In Australia. Here's What Happened

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja addressed the media at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday, ahead of the Boxing-Day Test against Australia starting next week. However, the Australian media accused Jadeja of refusing to answer a question in English, sparking a huge controversy. Now, a viral video capturing the whole incident has gone viral on social media. In the video, Team India's media manager can be seen having an intense discussion with one of the local reporters, who was not happy with Jadeja walking away from the scene and refusing to answer a question in English.

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

Former Australia cricketer Greg Chappell, whose stint as Indian cricket team coach was controversial, believes that for the modern greats of cricket like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, the end will come, but not when others tell them, but when they know. Chappell also reflected on the inevitable decline of elite batsmen and how it manifests in the careers of modern greats like Kohli, Smith, and Root. Chappell examines the phenomenon he calls "Elite Performance Decline Syndrome" (EPDS), offering a rare glimpse into the mental and physical battles faced by cricketers in the twilight of their careers.

Watch: Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli Takes Internet By Storm With New Haircut Video

Star batter Virat Kohli took the internet by storm after a video of his new haircut went viral on social media. The right-handed batter is currently in Melbourne with the Indian cricket team which will be squaring off against Australia in the upcoming Boxing Day Test. The ongoing Border-Gavaskar series is turning out to be a mediocre one for Kohli as after hitting a century in the opening match, he completely failed to register big scores. In the second and third Test, he was dismissed 7, 11, and 3.

"When Top Order Doesn't Score...": Ravindra Jadeja's Stern Reminder To Virat Kohli And Co. With BGT On Line

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order and called for an improved performance from the batting unit in the Boxing Day Test. Jadeja played a crucial role in the rain-hit third Test against Australia at Brisbane, scoring a gritty 77 in the first innings to help India secure a draw. "Top-order runs are very important when you play outside India, especially in Australia and South Africa. When the top order doesn't score runs, the responsibility and pressure increase on the lower order," Jadeja said during an interaction at the MCG.

Ravindra Jadeja Criticised By Australian Media For Speaking 'Native Language', Internet Slams Report As 'Hypocrisy'

The India vs Australia Test series recently witnessed an off-field controversy when Virat Kohli asked a reporter to not take picture of his family at the airport. Now, another controversial incident has happened involving Ravindra Jadeja. The left-arm spinner addressed a press conference on Saturday ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and the proceedings of it have not impressed some media outlets it seems. 7 News, one of whose reporters was asked by Kohli to not film his family, has said that that the "strange and frosty media conference" as Jadeja refused to answer questions in English.

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All Eyes On Virat Kohli As India Eye Victory In Boxing Day Test At MCG

Rohit Sharma Injury Scare For India Ahead Of 4th Test In Melbourne: Report

Ex-India Coach Backs Virat Kohli Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Calls Him "Difference Maker"

Fresh Video Emerges Amid Row Over Jadeja Speaking Hindi In Australia. Here's What Happened

On Virat Kohli's Retirement Timing, India's Most Controversial Coach's Sharp 'Dignity' Verdict

Watch: Ahead Of Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli Takes Internet By Storm With New Haircut Video

"When Top Order Doesn't Score...": Ravindra Jadeja's Stern Reminder To Virat Kohli And Co. With BGT On Line

Ravindra Jadeja Criticised By Australian Media For Speaking 'Native Language', Internet Slams Report As 'Hypocrisy'