Virat Kohli ‘creates theater down under’, says Kevin Pietersen | Cricket news

Virat Kohli (Getty Images)

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen backed Virat Kohli amid all the theatrics surrounding the Indian superstar in Melbourne in the Boxing Day Test.
On the opening day of the fourth Test, Kohli had a violent shoulder bump with Australian debutant Sam Konstas. Then on day two, the 36-year-old was involved in a terrible mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal and then confronted booing fans after his own dismissal.
After a thrilling second day’s play, Pietersen shared a post on social media in which he branded Kohli a ‘showman’ who backs past Indian skippers’ on-field behaviour.

Kohli’s behavior has become a hot topic in the ongoing fourth Test. His shoulder charge on 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day 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 shortly after a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal resulted in the opener running himself out on 82.
After Australia made 474 in their first innings, riding on Steve Smith’s 140, India ended Day 2 on a shaky 164 for 5, losing three quick wickets late in the day.
India are still 310 runs behind Australia.

After three tests Limit Gavaskar Trophy is right now 1-1.