Kohli-Jaiswal Mix-Up Sparks Debate: Gavaskar, Langer Critique Risky Run in MCG Test

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03pm on 27 Dec 2024,Friday Sports

Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run-out mix-up on Day 2 of the fourth Test at MCG has divided opinions. Jaiswal, batting on 82, was run out due to miscommunication. Sunil Gavaskar opined that while Kohli’s fitness could’ve completed the run, the risk was unnecessary at that stage. Justin Langer echoed this, citing Pat Cummins’ athletic prowess as a deterrent. The run-out triggered a collapse, with Kohli falling for 36 and India ending the day at 164/5, trailing Australia by 310 runs. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja remain at the crease, attempting to stabilize India’s innings.

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