‘Forget what people are saying, they can go to hell’: Ravi Shastri’s mantra to Virat Kohli on how to succeed in 2nd innings of 4th Test | Cricket News

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advised Virat Kohli to bat like he batted in the first innings, asking him to pay no heed to what people on the outside are saying.
“Bat exactly how you batted in the first innings. Forget everything else. Forget what people are saying, just forget it, they can go to hell. Bat like you have been batting because your purple patch is not far, it will come. Discipline is discipline. Leave the balls outside off, make Australia bowl to your body, show patience, show discipline. A lot of runs will come. I am saying Virat Kohli will score a ton of runs in the next two to three years if he takes this approach,” Shastri said to Star Sports.
Kohli has been in the ey4e of the storm, especially in the 4th Test as Melbourne with his shoulder barge with Sam Konstas on Day 1 dominating the headlines.

#RaviShastri’s words of wisdom for Virat Kohli: What’s the right approach for the big day at the MCG Test?#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 4th Test, Day 5 | MON, 30th DEC, 4:30 AM pic.twitter.com/WYBohc8VMZ
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 29, 2024
On Friday which was the second day of the Test, Kohli batted well for his 36 before being caught behind off Scott Boland. He was dismissed shortly after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out at 82.
While going back into the pavilion, Kohli would be jeered fans as he had a brief face-off with them before continuing in his way.
Kohli will most likely get his chance to bat on Monday that is on Day 5 after Jasprit Bumrah left the hosts in a daze with a dream spell but the courageous Australian lower order steered the side to a commanding 333-run lead on Sunday, setting up the Boxing Day Test for an intriguing last-day finish.
Australia finished the fourth day at 228 for nine, leaving India skipper Rohit Sharma a bit irritated as the home team was in a spot at 156 for 8 at one stage.

Australia’s number 8, 10 and 11 batters saw off nearly 35 overs and it could prove decisive if India doesn’t bat exceedingly well on a track which has remained true in all four days.
(With agency inputs)

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