IND vs AUS: During the third day of the fourth Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Indian star batter Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant half-century in the first inning. This was Virat Kohli’s first half-century in Tests for over a year, as his last fifty in Tests came in 2022 against South Africa. While he was batting at 42 runs, he took a drinks break and handed over his bat to the Australian batsman Steve Smith. The cameras captured the moment when Smith checked out Kohli’s bat, while Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav looked at him taking a batting stance. Follow India vs Australia Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
IND vs AUS: WATCH Steve Smith hilariously checks Virat Kohli’s bat during Ahmedabad Test as India star ends half century drought – Check out
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith have a history of on-field rivalries. It is possible that Smith was just curious and wanted to have a closer look at the Indian star’s bat. Regardless of the motive behind Smith’s actions, the incident added another innocuous chapter to the already intense rivalry between India and Australia.
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Meanwhile, chasing 480 runs, the 34-year-old smashed a brilliant half-century and puts India in a commanding position. Kohli’s inning was critical for India and his partnership with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja helped India to reach a strong position. His half-century was a testament to his batting prowess and determination to lead his team from the front.
IND vs AUS: WATCH Steve Smith hilariously checks Virat Kohli’s bat during Ahmedabad Test as India star ends half century drought – Check out
The Border Gavaskar Trophy has always been a hard-fought series between India and Australia. With both teams giving it their all on the field. The rivalry between the two teams has often resulted in heated exchanges and controversies. One of the most talked about rivalries in recent years is of Kohli-Smith. However, Smith’s action during the fourth Test match was innocuous.
Virat Kohli’s brilliant half-century during the fourth Test match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy is a remarkable achievement. Kohli remained unbeaten on 59 in 128 balls with 5 fours. India finished day three on 289/3, still 191 runs behind Australia’s first innings total of 480.
IND vs AUS: WATCH Steve Smith hilariously checks Virat Kohli’s bat during Ahmedabad Test as India star ends half century drought – Check out
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