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ENG vs IND - Virat Kohli sledging Jonny Bairstow during the fifth Test Match, Virender Sehwag unhappy with Virat Kohli for sledging Jonny Bairstow
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The fifth test is being played between India and England at Edgbaston. Virat Kohli appeared in action on the third day of the match on Sunday (July 3). He clashed with the English batsman Jonny Bairstow on the field. There was a tremendous argument between the two. Kohli asked him to keep his mouth shut in gestures. Bairstow looked annoyed by Virat's aggressive style.
Virat Kohli sledging Jonny Bairstow
This incident happened in the 32nd over. Mohammed Shami was bowling. Bairstow was seen in trouble on Shami's balls. Kohli stood in the slips. From there he started sledding. Shubman Gill was also supporting Kohli. Virat said – Jonny Bairstow can see everything except the ball on the field.
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Bairstow was furious on this matter of Kohli. When he told Virat to keep his mouth shut, the matter escalated. Kohli reached him. An argument ensued between the two. Meanwhile, the umpire reached there and pacified the matter. While going towards the slip, Kohli kept his mouth finger and signaled to Bairstow to keep his mouth shut.
It's tense out there between Virat Kohli and Jonny Bairstow ?#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/3lIZjERvDW
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 3, 2022
Apart from this, Kohli teased Bairstow by naming Tim Southee. Actually, Mohammed Shami was bowling in the 14th over of the innings. Bairstow was not able to play Shami's ball properly. On this, Virat said – is a little faster than Tim Southee, isn't it?
Team India's captain is definitely Bumrah, but Kohli is dominant on the field. Bumrah was facing difficulties several times during the fielding. In such a situation, Kohli used to go ahead to help him. Bumrah himself was seen several times going to Kohli and discussing. From the bowling change to the fielding set, Kohli was seen giving advice. Apart from this, he was also seen explaining to the players on Team.
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Virender Sehwag unhappy with Virat Kohli for sledging Jonny Bairstow
Former India opener Virender Sehwag, who is known to be an aggressive batsman himself, wrote in a post on his official Twitter account as he took note of Bairstow's aggressive approach after sledging Kohli. Jonny Bairstow's strike rate before sledging Kohli - 21. After sledging - 150. Pujara ki tarah khel rahe thhey, Kohli ne Pant banwa diya bewajah sledge karke, (he was playing like pujara, Kohli unnecessarily converted him to pant with his sledging),” wrote Sehwag.
Jonny Bairstow's Strike Rate before Kohli's Sledging -: 21
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 3, 2022
Post Sledging - 150
Pujara ki tarah khel rahe thhey, Kohli ne Pant banwa diya bewajah sledge karke #IndvsEng
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