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"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

The talismanic Virat Kohli might have mellowed down a bit with age, but the Australia Test series gives him the opportunity to rediscover his old self. Batting form hasn't been Virat's friend of late. In the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand, Virat didn't even accumulate 100 runs in 6 innings. In Australia, however, every fanatic expects a different Kohli to step up. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri expects Virat's 'in-the-face' attitude to be back Down Under, as the team takes on Australia in the opening Test of the series in Perth.

For 'Inappropriate Comment' During T20I Against India, South Africa Pacer Punished By ICC

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday. The incident took place when Coetzee made an inappropriate comment to the umpire after a delivery was called 'wide'. "In the fourth T20I between South Africa and India, Gerald Coetzee was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'showing dissent at an umpires decision during an international match'.

Australia Great Crafts 'Bash' Virat Kohli Plan, Says "Have Him Jump, Duck, Weave, Bend"

Virat Kohli loves to perform against Australia but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour isn't expected to be a bed of roses for him. Struggling for form over the last year or so, Virat has big expectations on his shoulders in the 5-match assignment. While Ricky Ponting is among those Australian cricketers who expect Kohli to bounce back Down Under, another great cricketer from the nation, Ian Healy, is busy crafting plans to counter the threat that the India batter poses. Giving a piece of advice to Pat Cummins and other Australian pacers, Healy has asked the Australian bowlers to cramp Kohli for space by bowling him in the body.

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series

Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon opened up on his battles with star India batter Virat Kohli, including one at the Adelaide Test back in 2014 in which the 36-year-old smashed twin centuries in his test captaincy debut and made the spinner one of the prime targets of his assault. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

Virat Kohli's 'Unreal' Act In Practice Amid Heavy Rain In Perth Breaks Internet

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli continued to bat in the nets even after India's first practice at the Optus Stadium in Perth was halted due to heavy rain, according to journalist Bharat Sundaresan. According to his post on X (formerly Twitter), Indian batters had an extended practice session in the nets which also included Kohli. However, the session had to be cut short due to rain getting heavier. Kohli, who was in the nets, was not keen on stopping but had to rush back to the dressing room along with his teammates as the weather worsened. Kohli's dedication was praised by a number of social media users.

Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

Australia may be preparing a green pitch for Team India for the first Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth. As per a report, the Optus outfield and pitch could be seen to still be quite green, which would aid fast bowlers. As such, Australia's famed pace bowling trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins could be a big threat for India in the first Test. The pitch conditions would also suggest that India may head into the match with one spinner.

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Australian stars Steve Smith, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja opened up on facing star India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, expressing how lethal and difficult he is to play. As India tours Australia, one of the stars that will intrigue throughout the series is Bumrah. Tasked with a mission to help India reach the ICC World Test Championship final for the third successive time despite a humiliating series loss to New Zealand at home, all eyes will be on the star pacer as India's 'golden arm' makes the most of the most difficult things happen, just when they look impossible.

"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia

Things are about to get very serious Down Under. It's India vs Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The teams' rivalry is currently the most followed battle on the cricket field. In recent times, India have dominated Australia but this time things look different. Smarting from a 3-0 loss to New Zealand at home, India look vulnerable. All eyes will be on players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah among others to deliver against Australia.

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"You Mellow With Age...": On Virat Kohli's Form, Ravi Shastri Drops 'Firing' Bombshell

For 'Inappropriate Comment' During T20I Against India, South Africa Pacer Punished By ICC

Australia Great Crafts 'Bash' Virat Kohli Plan, Says "Have Him Jump, Duck, Weave, Bend"

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series

Virat Kohli's 'Unreal' Act In Practice Amid Heavy Rain In Perth Breaks Internet

Big Challenge For Virat Kohli And Co? Australia Set To Serve 'Green' Pitch Test To Team India

"He Is Just Awkward...": Australia Star Steve Smith On Facing India Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

"Legend, Legend": Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj Star-Struck After Seeing This Star In Australia