Virat Kohli's Post-Match Gesture After Australia Loss Stuns Gavaskar

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Indian cricket star Virat Kohli showed his dedication to cricket even after India lost badly to Australia in the pink-ball Test match in Adelaide. This loss was tough for India as they were defeated by 10 wickets in just two-and-a-half days. But instead of being disappointed and taking a break, Kohli went straight to the practice nets after the match ended. He faced fast bowlers and worked on improving his game, showing how much he cares about performing better.

Kohli had performed very well in the first Test of the series, scoring a century. But in this match, he struggled to score runs, managing only 7 runs in the first innings and 11 in the second. Australia was too strong for India, and they won easily, leveling the series at 1-1. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Kohli’s effort and called it an example for other players.

“By going to the nets after the match, Virat shows how serious he is about his game,” Gavaskar said. “He knows he didn’t do well in this match, and he takes pride in what he does for India. This is what every player should do. He is putting in the hard work, and I’m sure he will be back to scoring runs in the next game.”

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Gavaskar also said, “In cricket, there are days when you score runs and days when you don’t, but you should always give your best effort. That’s what Virat is doing. He’s working hard, and that’s why he is one of the best players in the world.”

Australia’s Strong Performance

Australia showed why they are so good at pink-ball Tests. They completely outplayed India in this match, which became the shortest-ever Test match between the two teams in terms of balls bowled. India began their second innings at 128 for 5 but couldn’t last long. They were all out for 175 runs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy being the only batter to fight back, scoring 42 runs. His effort helped India avoid an innings defeat by a small margin.

Australia needed just 19 runs to win the match, and they achieved this easily in just 3.2 overs without losing any wickets.

Australia’s Bowling Dominance

Australia’s fast bowlers were too strong for the Indian team. Pat Cummins, the captain, was brilliant and took 5 wickets for 57 runs. He used short-pitched deliveries very effectively to trouble the Indian batters. Scott Boland also bowled well, taking 3 wickets for 51 runs, while Mitchell Starc added 2 more wickets for 60 runs.

The Australian pacers were so effective that their other bowlers, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon, were barely needed. Together, they bowled only five overs in the entire match.

India’s Batting Struggles

India’s batting was a big disappointment in this match. Across both innings, they could only bat for a total of 81 overs, which is not even one full day of Test cricket. This poor performance came as a surprise, especially after India had won the first Test in Perth by a huge margin of 295 runs. The sudden drop in performance has raised questions about the team’s ability to handle Australia’s bowling attack.

Looking Ahead

This big loss is a reminder for the Indian team to work harder and come back stronger in the next match. Kohli’s dedication after the match shows how committed he is to the game, and this should inspire his teammates. The series is now tied 1-1, and the next match will be very important for both teams. India will need to learn from their mistakes and perform better as a team to have a chance at winning the series.

Kohli’s hard work in the nets after such a tough loss shows his determination and love for the game. As Gavaskar said, cricket is all about effort, and Kohli is setting a great example. With this kind of dedication, fans can expect him to make a strong comeback in the next match.