Virat Kohli Turns 'Virtual Captain' In MCG vs Australia. Viral Video Proves

Virat Kohli was seen setting the field during Australia's second innings of the 4th Test in Melbourne on Sunday. The former India captain rolled back the glory days as he was actively involved in team discussions. Kohli, who stepped down as Test captain in 2022, was seen helping India skipper Rohit Sharma in making the field changes. He was also constantly on Rohit's ear as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj stunned Australia's top-order. A video of the same went viral on social media.

Virat kohli has been leading this side today and even changing field without telling rohit sharma
- Adam Gilchrist #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND #BGT2024 #Cricket #ViratKohli
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King Kohli Setting The Field Set .
Virat Kohli Leading The Team #ViratKohli https://t.co/eboOf5NYal pic.twitter.com/jabmi8vqj3

In another video, Kohli was seen guiding Siraj on where to bowl to Steve Smith, whom the Indian pacer eventually dismissed few balls later.

Kone se... Kone se!!

LEADER KOHLI taking charge & guiding Siraj!!

The energy, the leadership, the passion-Leader Virat Kohli leading by example! His presence and mentorship on the field are priceless. What a sight to see! #LeadershipGoals #TeamIndia #Kohli #Siraj#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/GeadOtYQvy

Siraj and Bumrah dismantled the Aussies top and middle order, but the hosts fought hard on the back of Marnus Labuschagne (70) and Pat Cummins (41).

Tailenders Nathan Lyon (41 not out) and Scott Boland (10 not out) extended Australia's lead to 333 at stumps on Sunday. The duo will resume on Day 5, having already put on a 55-run stand for the final wicket.

India will need the biggest successful fourth-innings run chase at the MCG on Monday if they are to win the Boxing Day Test after a thrilling Day 4