Published 15:59 IST, June 4th 2020
Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni called 'bears' by IPL pundit Dean Jones
Virat Kohli: Dean Jones warned Australian players and reckoned that no one should upset a ‘bear’ referring to the Indian captain and MS Dhoni.
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Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are two pillars of Indian cricket who have taken country to great heights. Both are extremely competitive. However, while Virat Kohli is always up for a verbal war, MS Dhoni chooses to igre talking much to opponents. Both cricketers let ir game do talking. Over years, opponents have tried to get under skins of both Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni but have failed more often than t.
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Dean Jones warns Australian team against sledging Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni
Recently, former Australia cricketer turned commentator Dean Jones reckoned that one should upset a ‘bear’ referring to Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni as y enjoy confrontation. Dean Jones' comment was in response to Michael Clarke’s claims that Australian players were sucking up to Virat Kohli and did t sledge him during ir tour Down Under to save ir Indian Premier League (IPL) contracts.
While speaking to Sportscreen's YouTube p, Dean Jones gave examples of Viv Richards and Javed Miandad and said that when y stepped on field, Australian team went quiet. MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have same impact and mentality, according to Jones, which is why Australians are perceived to be 'soft' against m by some fans and pundits.
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Dean Jones furr advised Australian players to t give Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni any oxygen. He dismissed Michael Clarke's claims and added that he finds this reason about t upsetting Virat Kohli because of IPL contracts absolutely rubbish. He also questioned wher Virat Kohli would stop anyone from playing in IPL because that is down to coaches and manrs.
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Parthiv Patel wishes 'Professor' Dean Jones in an amusing way
Parthiv Patel and Dean Jones have been at loggerheads with each or for quite a while w. It all started when Jones questioned Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise for retaining Parthiv Patel for upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season. Since n, two have been leaving chance of poking fun at each or.
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Amidst continuous online banter, two share a good friendship as both have worked toger as cricket experts for official broadcasters of Indian cricket. When Dean Jones celebrated his 59th birthday in March, among many birthday wishes he received, he also got one from his ‘frenemy’ Parthiv Patel. Patel hilariously poked fun at Dean Jones’ growing by uploading a photo. In response, Jones comically lied about his by claiming he turned 52 and t 59.
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15:59 IST, June 4th 2020