partnership between Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli remains one of the most influential periods Indian test cricket date. Under their leadership, India became a fearless foreign power and achieved historic success Australia. Over the years, the duo has become known for their aggressive mindset and strong passion on the field.
Recently, Shastri revisited a memorable incident India’s tour of Australia in 2014 and revealed the only opportunity during the match when he had to remove Kohli from the face-off. The story caught the attention of fans immediately, especially given the fiery nature of Kohli’s early years in Test cricket.
Ravi Shastri reveals steamy Virat Kohli moment from Australia tour
Speaking during a chat on Kohli’s One8 podcast, Shastri recalled a dramatic incident from the Melbourne Test involving the former Australian pacer. Mitchell Johnson. Shastri revealed that Kohli and Johnson exchanged words continuously throughout the contest after the Australian quick hit Kohli on the helmet early in the innings.
“Never… not once, not once. I’ll tell you about it. It was Melbourne, that’s right. He used to walk around with Mitch all the time because the first ball he played hit him on the head. And it starts at lunchtime. They both go upstairs… he looks at Mitch like that when he walks into the dressing room. I should have come here, I should have looked out for him in those days, you have to think you’re coming here. Sometimes your hair stands on end,” Shastri said.
The former India coach’s memoir re-emphasised the fiery nature of Kohli’s early years in Test cricket and the intense atmosphere surrounding India’s tours of Australia at the time.
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Meanwhile, Kohli continues to expand his presence beyond cricket with a new business venture. The Indian superstar launched his personal footwear brand ‘one8′ and officially entered the footwear market as an entrepreneur and co-founder. The brand recently released a commercial with the tagline “All heart”. All in.’ It’s a statement that perfectly captures Kohli’s personality and competitive mentality. Fans were also encouraged to pre-order the shoes through the Rayon App to gain access to the exclusive launch event.
The release is yet another big addition to Kohli’s growing off-field portfolio. Over the years, the former India captain has established himself as one of the country’s biggest sports brands through fitness ventures, fashion partnerships and endorsements. The name ‘One8’ itself carries an emotional significance as it is inspired by Kohli’s iconic jersey number 18. The footwear venture is expected to gain a lot of attention from fans, many of whom have already expressed their excitement online to own products associated with the cricket star.
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