Published 15:12 IST, March 4th 2020

Mitchell Johnson mocks Virat Kohli for 'India Mein Dikhaunga' comment during NZ whitewash

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson took to Instagram to mock Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his recent controversial comments in New Zealand Test series.

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Team India slumped to a seven-wicket defeat in Christchurch to concede Test series 0-2 in favour of New Zealand. Throughout series, Indian batsmen succumbed to pace and swing of New Zealand bowlers and surrendered meekly in difficult foreign conditions. Virat Kohli’s form turned out to be one of biggest factors behind India’s struggles as Indian captain mand to score just 38 runs in  two Tests. Apart from his struggles with bat, Kohli has also been at receiving end of a lot of criticism for some of his recent on-field behaviour.

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Mitchell Johnson mocks Virat Kohli and Indian fans on an Instagram post

During third day of Christchurch Test, New Zealand were chasing 132 to complete a clean-sweep over Indians. In middle of ir run-chase, Virat Kohli was heard shouting: “Jab India mein yeh log aayengey, tab dikha doonga (When y will come to India, we will show m).” His behaviour did t seem to have gone down well in cricketing fraternity as 31-year old has been facing some flak for his comments.

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Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson took te of incident and posted a picture of Virat Kohli along with his comments. Johnson also wrote “This gave me a laugh” alongside a laughing emoji in his post. Incidentally, both Mitchell Johnson and Virat Kohli have been familiar foes of each or ever since ir altercation in December 2014. Here is picture posted by 2015 World Cup winner on his Instagram story.

Virat Kohli

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Mitchell Johnson’s post ignited a number of Indian fans to respond with much severity. However, legendary pacer seemed unfazed by harsh reactions of Indian fans and instead said that he was enjoying backlash. He also posted a few pictures of fans replies while stating same.

Virat Kohli

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IPL 2020: Virat Kohli to lead RCB team 2020

Meanwhile, as India completes ir impending home ODI series against South Africa, Virat Kohli will w be seen leading charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unit in Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season. cricketer was retained by franchise for ₹17 crore during recently concluded IPL 2020 trading window. RCB will begin ir IPL 2020 campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 31.

Im Credits: Mitchell Johnson Instagram story

15:12 IST, March 4th 2020