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Virat KohliHis fierce personality and relentless intensity were on full display on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) between Australia and India. His passionate and lively presence added an electrifying energy to the competition, as he interacted with both his teammates and opponents. The stump microphone captured Kohli’s vocal instructions and heated exchanges, contributing to the highly charged atmosphere of the game. His ability to stay focused, even in the face of adversity, ensured that India remained competitive at all times.
Virat Kohli’s ‘jelly dance’ celebration after Travis Head dismissal
One of the most memorable moments of the day came when Kohli showed his funny side, celebrating the dismissal of travis head with a lively “jelly dance” The incident occurred during Australia’s 67th innings, after jasprit bumrahreturned to attack by Rohit Sharmaruled out Cabeza for a duck. Kohli, visibly ecstatic, swung his arms exaggeratedly, dancing with joy before meeting his teammates, who were also grinning from ear to ear. The celebration was a testament to Kohli’s ability to embrace both intensity and joy, providing a glimpse into his dynamic personality.
Head’s dismissal was crucial for India, especially given his excellent form throughout the series, where he scored 409 runs in the first three Tests. Had Head continued, it could have further hurt India’s chances of a comeback. Bumrah’s breakthrough, therefore, became a turning point, offering the visitors some hope as they looked to wrest control of the contest.
Here is the video:
Watch Virat Kohli celebrate Travis Head’s wicket 🤣🤣🤣#INDvsAUS #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/UEhQqOA4uy
—Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) December 26, 2024
Kohli’s celebration after Head’s wicket 🤣❤️#KingKohli 👑🥰 pic.twitter.com/qZRw7NDKkr
– Nobody Chaudhary (@Noman__Chaudhry) December 26, 2024
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Australia’s strong start and India’s late comeback
Australia’s batting line-up enjoyed a solid start after winning the toss and opting to bat. fifty of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne debutante Konstas himself and Usman Khawaja gave the locals a dominant position from the start. Each of these top-order batsmen played a crucial role, taking advantage of the favorable conditions and exploiting the weaknesses of the Indian bowlers. The Australians were able to gain momentum, setting a formidable total and putting significant pressure on India.
Despite Australia’s strong start, India fought back resiliently towards the latter stages of the day. The efforts of Labuschagne, Smith and others set a challenging total of 311/6 at the end of the game. However, India made significant strides in the latter part of the day, dismissing some key Australian batsmen, including Labuschagne, to recover from the contest. The Indian bowlers, led by Bumrah and supported by spinners like Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadejamanaged to slow Australia’s progress and disrupt its momentum.
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