Virat KohliA fierce personality Relentless intensity was 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 energetic presence added an exciting energy to the contest, as he interacted with teammates and opponents alike. The stump microphone captured Kohli's vocal instructions and heated exchanges, contributing to the highly charged atmosphere of the game. His ability to maintain focus, even in the face of adversity, has ensured that India remain competitive throughout.
Virat Kohli's “Jelly Dance” celebration after Travis Head's dismissal
One of the most memorable moments of the day came when Kohli showed his fun side, celebrating the coach's dismissal Travis Head With animation “Jelly dance” The incident occurred during the 67th over of Australia's next innings Jasprit Bumrahreturned to the attack before Rohit SharmaEject the head for the duck. Kohli looked visibly ecstatic, swinging his arms in an exaggerated manner, and danced in joy before meeting his teammates, who were also smiling from ear to ear. The celebration was a testament to Kohli's ability to embrace strength and light-heartedness, providing a glimpse into his dynamic personality.
Head's dismissal was crucial for India, especially given his outstanding form throughout the series, where he scored 409 runs in the first three Tests. Had Head continued, it could have hurt India's chances of a comeback. Bumrah's feat thus became a game-changing moment, giving the visitors some hope as they looked to wrest control of the competition.
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Look how Virat Kohli celebrated Travis Head's goal 🤣🤣🤣#INDvsAUS #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/UEhQqOA4uy
– Vineesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) December 26, 2024
Kohli's celebration after wickethead 🤣❤️#KingKohli 👑🥰 pic.twitter.com/qZRw7NDKkr
– Noman Chaudhry (@Noman__Chaudhry) December 26, 2024
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Australia's strong start and India's late comeback
The Australian batting line-up enjoyed a strong start after winning the toss and choosing to bat. The fifties of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne The beginner Sam Constas and Othman Al Khawaja He gave the hosts a commanding position early on. Both of these top-order batsmen played crucial innings, taking advantage of favorable conditions and exploiting the weaknesses of the Indian bowlers. The Australians managed to build momentum, racking up a huge total and putting India under a lot of pressure
Despite Australia's strong start, India fought back with resilience in the latter stages of the day. The efforts of Labuschagne, Smith and others set a difficult total of 311/6 at the close of play. However, India built a big lead in the latter part of the day, dismissing some key Australian batsmen, including Labuschagne, to get back into contention. The Indian bowlers are led by Bumrah and supported by spinners like Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadejamanaged to slow Australia's advance and disrupt its momentum.