Kohli: Goodbye to Tension, Hello to High Voltage Cricket India vs Australia

From the moments of tension between Shikhar Dhawan and Shane Watson in 2013, to the controversy of David Warner in 2014-15, the rivalry between India and Australia in cricket has been marked by intense moments.There was a time when this competition was on the verge of coming to blows on the field. However, an event changed the course. The ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town marked a turning point.During the 2018-19 series, a change was observed, with a friendlier atmosphere. Even the captain of India, Virat Kohli, asked the fans to stop booing Steven Smith, showing renewed respect.Before the start of the 2020-21 test series, it is debated whether this mutual respect could affect the intensity of the matches.

A change in the dynamic

Kohli attributes this change to several factors. The game in the IPL, the change in attitude of Australia and the global perspective of this year have influenced.

“This year has also made people realize that many things might not have been necessary in the past, where you hold grudges and have unnecessary tension between teams and individuals, which is absolutely useless. You are still going to be professional and make sure you are positive and aggressive in your body language and the way you do things on the field,” Kohli said.

Virat Kohli

The focus has shifted towards the quality of cricket, setting aside personal matters. Mutual respect is evident on the field.Kohli acknowledges that Australia has changed its approach, and that the current environment has helped eliminate the unnecessary. The goal is to maintain intensity and competitiveness in the game.The dialogue in the field will continue, but it is expected to be less personal. The players, with more experience, will make smarter decisions to ensure the quality of cricket.

Kohli is respected in Australia for his game and his attitude. Players understand that they must give their best for the team, maintaining aggression and body language, but without being disrespectful.The goal is to maintain the dignity of the sport and compete at the highest level. Difficult and tense moments are expected, but without resorting to disrespect. Appreciation for the effort of both teams will be seen at the end of the five days.The competition will be intense, but fair, maintaining the essence of test cricket between India and Australia.