Published 14:02 IST, January 20th 2020

He's like a bunny...: Virat Kohli talks about Australia's Labuschagne after stunning catch

Indian skipper Virat Kohli heaped praise on Marnus Labuschagne and also took a hilarious dig at the youngster during the post-match press conference on Sunday

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Virat Kohli had taken an outstanding catch at extra cover to get rid of Marnus Labuschagne just when he and Steve Smith were threatening to take Australia to a mammoth total. youngster had scored his maiden ODI half-century during series-deciding third ODI at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. He scored a 64-ball 54. 

Indian skipper also heaped praise on rising star during post-match press conference after India's convincing 2-1 series win.

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Virat Kohli on Marnus Labuschagne 

“He’s a quality player. We were talking outside, he’s very sure of what he wants to do. Again, body langu, intent, he’s re, he’s running hard between wickets, he wants ball (in field).  He wants to be in important positions in field," Kohli said.

"I think he's got right mindset to be a consistent player, to be a top player in world for a while. He’s shown that in Test cricket, he’s shown that in one-day cricket and if he plays T20 cricket, I am sure he’ll show that clarity re as well. He looks like a complete team man. He’s always and always energetic. I really don't kw where he gets that energy from. He’s like a bunny running around. He's got a lot of energy and he just looks happy playing international cricket and he is relishing opportunity to play for Australia'', said Kohli.Kohli silences marvellous Marnus Labuschagne

This had happened in 32nd over of first innings which was bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. On third delivery, Jadeja had bowled one around off-stump as batsman looked to play a cover drive. He did t time ball well and ended up hitting ball in air. Meanwhile,  skipper Virat Kohli who was stationed at short extra cover timed his jump to perfection and took a brilliant catch as Chinnaswamy crowd was on its feet and a 127-run third-wicket stand between Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith was broken.

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''Went for drive and Virat Kohli moved and n dived in right direction. Fantastic catch that. This is a stunning catch'', said a commentator on air. 

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14:02 IST, January 20th 2020