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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.

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

The Australian 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas gears up for a potential Test debut in the iconic Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His call-up, hailed as an “exciting” opportunity by cricket legend Mike Hussey, comes at the expense of Nathan McSweeney, who has been dropped after just three Tests—a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from players and pundits alike. McSweeney's omission follows a string of underwhelming performances since his debut last month, where he failed to surpass 10 runs in five out of six innings.

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal

India spin great Harbhajan Singh's feud with Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, popularly known as the 'Monkeygate' scandal, is one of the darker chapters of the cricket rivalry shared by the two nations. However, Harbhajan has now shared how the two became firm friends after they got to know each other better at Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians three years later. Harbhajan revealed that he had shared a warm hug with Symonds after quashing the tension.

"Don't Worry About Getting Out": India's Biggest Nemesis Travis Head On His Batting Transformation

Australia batter Travis Head revealed the mindset behind the resurgence after struggling for form, battling self-doubt, and getting dropped from the Australian side following the Boxing Day Test against India in 2020. Fast forward to the present, Head's career resurgence has been nothing short of remarkable, illustrated by his back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As Australia and India prepare for the crucial fourth Test, the series locked at 1-1, Head stands as one of Australia's most influential players - a far cry from the batter who walked off the MCG with his future uncertain.

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

Former Australia fast-bowler Jason Gillespie said giving teenaged opener Sam Konstas a call-up to the Test team for fourth and fifth Tests against India is quite exciting and wants the hosts' to get the youngster in the playing eleven. If selected for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26, Konstas would become the fourth-youngest men's Test debutant in Australia's history and the youngest player to enter the longer format since current captain Pat Cummins debuted in 2011.

"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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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

"What An Occasion To Make Debut": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Test

"Long Hug...": Harbhajan Singh Shares Inside Story Of Viral Photo With Andrew Symonds After 'Monkeygate' Scandal

"Don't Worry About Getting Out": India's Biggest Nemesis Travis Head On His Batting Transformation

"Quite Exciting": Australia Great On Sam Konstas' Call Up For India Tests

"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'