3 wickets for 6 runs: How India collapsed against Australia after Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal Show

India suffered a late batting collapse after a good show from Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne on Friday. The visitors looked quite comfortable as both Jaiswal and Kohli showed excellent judgment against Australian bowlers. Jaiswal slammed a hard-hitting half-century while Kohli looked quite solid as India cruised to 153 for the loss of two wickets. But with 30 minutes to go, Jaiswal was denied a run-out after a horrific mix-up. It was an unfortunate end to a solid knock and it opened the floodgates for the hosts.

After Jaiswal’s dismissal, Akash Deep was sent as night watchman, but the decision backfired completely. Scott Boland took advantage of the Indian fast bowler’s weakness towards the back of the length delivery and he was caught by Nathan Lyon without troubling the scorers.

Even Kohli’s concentration was affected by Jaiswal’s unfortunate dismissal and he once again ended up getting a delivery outside the off-stump straight to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

During his 36-run innings, Kohli looked in control but his error against Boland proved costly as India lost 3 wickets for 6 runs.

Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja were unbeaten but the damage was already done as India were 164/5 at stumps despite a sensational display of batting by both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Meanwhile, Kohli was booed and jeered as he walked back to the dressing room after his dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia here, prompting him to turn around for a brief stand-off with the fans on an eventful day for him.

Kohli’s behavior has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test, where he shoulder-charged 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day. This resulted in a fine and a penalty point.

On Friday, Kohli batted well for his 36 before being caught behind off Scott Boland.

He was dismissed soon after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out on 82. As he entered the tunnel leading up to the dressing room, fans in that part of the MCG started booing and brought some comments in a short clip that has since gone viral.

Kohli walked back after hearing something that was not clearly audible in the 22-second video.

The 36-year-old did not appear pleased as he looked at the stands on the left before being escorted back to his original destination by security staff.

His face-off with Konstas on Thursday was condemned as unnecessary even by former Indian players.

(With PTI inputs)