Published 15:07 IST, November 17th 2024

'He Could Feel It': AUS Great's Stern Message To Pat Cummins And Co. To Keep Virat Kohli Silent

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024: The IND vs AUS five-match Test series starts on November 22, 2024. The series opener will be played at the Optus Stadium, Perth

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Virat Kohli at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during IND vs NZ 1st Test | Image: BCCI
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IND vs AUS 1st Test: Pat Cummins's Australia are gearing up for a blockbuster summer which lies ahe of m. countdown for Border-Gavaskar Trophy has alrey started and Aussies are not shying away from playing few mind games with under pressure Team India. Even before start of IND vs AUS Test series, visitors are struggling with injury issues which is a serious threat to ir campaign and ir attempt towards redemption.

Glenn McGrath Asks Aussies To Be Clever About Virat Kohli

Former India captain Virat Kohli has always been known for his aggressive gameplay and how he likes to dominate opposition. Kohli has seldom pulled himself back from a fiery chat on on-field confrontations as it helps him lift his game. Virat Kohli is under a lot of pressure since he has not been able to be his best in Test cricket, longest format of game, but he loves Australian conditions and might find his groove back.

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Ex-Aussie pacer Glenn McGrath has asked Australians to avoid a chat with Virat Kohli. McGrath also feels that Virat Kohli can be sledged if he starts series with few low scores. While speaking on CODE Sports, McGrath asked Australians to treat Virat Kohli situation cleverly.

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'If y decide to go hard at Virat Kohli, if he gets in fight with emotions, re's a bit of chat out re, who knows he might sort of lift. But I do think that he's probably a under pressure a little bit, and if he has a couple of low scores to start with, he could really feel it', ded McGrath.

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India will possibly be without ir regular Test skipper Rohit Sharma who stayed back in country due to birth of his second child. Rohit not taking field for India in first Test match is alrey a huge setback for team and it is now being said that even Shubman Gill might miss series opener. With all issues around Team India, onus falls on Virat Kohli to let his bat do talking and bail India out.

15:07 IST, November 17th 2024