Known for his aggressive celebrations, Virat Kohli is often under criticism in Australia. The Australian fans have once again crossed their line by calling him "Kohli the Wild Dog" during the ongoing Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. After the Kohli-Konstas feud, the fans have booed Kohli on several occasions, but things got out of hand this time.
A video went viral on social media where the fans were using derogatory chants to degrade the 37-year-old player. Kohli was playing beautifully on day two of the fourth Test match but lost his wicket to the outside off-stump temptation. After facing 86 balls, he got out on 36 runs, an inning that had the potential to turn into something great.
By tea on day three, team India still trail by 148 runs but are in a better position than they were earlier, thanks to Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, who are glued to the crease. Reddy slammed his maiden half-century and headed toward his century, while Sundar scored 40 runs. He has played some astounding shots during his innings, helping India have a stable partnership.
Virat creating theatre down under: Kevin Pietersen
Former English batter Kevin Pietersen has extended his support towards Virat Kohli for the shoulder-barge incident with Sam Konstas on day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. The former player praised the 37-year-old's game presence and courage and called him a 'Showman.' After his century in Perth, Kohli hasn't scored in a single game but looked good in the ongoing match.
"Virat creating theatre down under! Let’s GO! Imagine how boring it would be without the showman! And he’s earned EVERYTHING with his runs over his career! Many would end their successful international careers with a 1/4 of what he’s achieved," wrote Pietersen in his X-post.
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WATCH: Australian fans cross line; hit Virat Kohli with derogatory 'Wild Dog' comments during Boxing Day Test match
After the Kohli-Konstas feud, the fans have booed Virat Kohli in several instances, but things got out of hand this time. Check out the article to know more about it.
Virat Kohli (Source: X) Photograph: (Virat Kohli (Source: X))
Known for his aggressive celebrations, Virat Kohli is often under criticism in Australia. The Australian fans have once again crossed their line by calling him "Kohli the Wild Dog" during the ongoing Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. After the Kohli-Konstas feud, the fans have booed Kohli on several occasions, but things got out of hand this time.
A video went viral on social media where the fans were using derogatory chants to degrade the 37-year-old player. Kohli was playing beautifully on day two of the fourth Test match but lost his wicket to the outside off-stump temptation. After facing 86 balls, he got out on 36 runs, an inning that had the potential to turn into something great.
By tea on day three, team India still trail by 148 runs but are in a better position than they were earlier, thanks to Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, who are glued to the crease. Reddy slammed his maiden half-century and headed toward his century, while Sundar scored 40 runs. He has played some astounding shots during his innings, helping India have a stable partnership.
Virat creating theatre down under: Kevin Pietersen
Former English batter Kevin Pietersen has extended his support towards Virat Kohli for the shoulder-barge incident with Sam Konstas on day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne. The former player praised the 37-year-old's game presence and courage and called him a 'Showman.' After his century in Perth, Kohli hasn't scored in a single game but looked good in the ongoing match.
"Virat creating theatre down under! Let’s GO! Imagine how boring it would be without the showman! And he’s earned EVERYTHING with his runs over his career! Many would end their successful international careers with a 1/4 of what he’s achieved," wrote Pietersen in his X-post.