India National Cricket Team Virat Kohli was once again the center of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia National Cricket Team. The match between the two teams, which is also a Boxing Day Test, will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
Virat Kohli has been a live wire on the field as he makes sure he makes life difficult for the Australian batsmen, especially since the pitch offers nothing. The starting batsman has been involved in a lot of fierce battles with opposing hitters, and that was evident from the start.
Virat Kohli makes sure that he keeps his intensity high and gives it to the Australian batsmen
Virat Kohli first faced a hot moment with Australia National Cricket Team opener Sam Konstas. The duo engaged in a confrontation and also exchanged some harsh words. Not only this, the Indian national cricket team also tapped him on the shoulder and made headlines.
Even after that, Virat Kohli makes sure that he keeps the intensity high and gives it to the Australian batsmen. The Indian national cricket team's performance at its best did not go down well with the fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as they supported their home team.
This was quite evident when Virat Kohli gave his 100% and blocked the boundaries, and the crowd did not applaud the effort. In the fourth ball of the 59th over, Akash Deb bowled the ball down the back of the channel to Steve Smith.
Steve Smith pushed it and got it out at off-slip in the second half. Virat Kohli, who was suffering from slip, took off with great speed and slid close to the fence to save his team from a run. However, this led to him being booed by the crowd for his efforts and boundary saving for his team.
Melbourne Cricket Ground fans boo Virat Kohli for saving boundaries
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Steve Smith slammed a brilliant half-century, looking ready for the big ton
Steve Smith, who scored a century in the last match, carried his fine form into the ongoing match. The opening batsman looked settled at the crease and played some great shots in his innings, looking solid at the crease in the ground where he has a great record.
Steve Smith has slammed a fantastic half-century, and with the way he's going, he looks set for a lot more. The batsman will want to bat to the last over and take the Australia national cricket team to the big total and bowl out the opposition in the first innings itself.
Earlier, Sam Konstas slammed a brilliant half-century and his brutal innings also allowed Usman Khawaja to settle down. The senior batsman also notched a valuable half-century as the batsman returned to the hut after scoring 57 runs. Marnus Labuschagne also hit a half-century.
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