Virat Kohli Involved In Heated Exchange With Australian TV Journalist In Melbourne: Report (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli reportedly got involved in a heated altercation with an Australian TV journalist in Melbourne ahead of the Boxing Day Test. According to a report in The West Australian, an upset Kohli had an intense chat with the journalist before walking away. The reason for the altercation remains unknown at this point, but reportedly Kohli was upset at the cameras pointed towards his family. The India stalwart has clearly mandated the Indian media to keep the cameras off his kids - Vamika and Akaay.
India Need Vintage Kohli To Win Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli hasn't been in great form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He got the series off to a great start and smashed a hundred in the first Test in Perth, however, it was followed by a string of low scores. Kohli has struggled againt deliveries outside off, constantly getting caught by the keeper or at slips. India need Virat Kohli at his vintage best to win the Border-Gavaskar trophy, but for that to happen, Kohli needs to find ways to avoid fetching at balls outside off.
Not just Kohli, but captain Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also flopped in the previous two matches. KL Rahul has looked in sublime touch but has lacked support from the other end, resulting in batting collapses. India need fare better with the bat in the remaining two games to have any hopes of winning the series.
WTC Final Berth At Stake
India need a win in Melbourne and the following Test in Sydney to keep the World Test Championship (WTC) chances afloat. If India can finish the series with a scoreline of 3-1, they would qualify for the WTC final. They could also qualify if the series ends 2-2, but other teams could leapfrog them in the table. India will then need help from Sri Lanka and South Africa to keep hopes alive. The fourth Test will get underway on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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