{"id":52288,"date":"2025-10-16T02:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/kohli-high-voltage-cricket-no-unnecessary-tension-in-india-vs-australia-8\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T02:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:21:07","slug":"kohli-high-voltage-cricket-no-unnecessary-tension-in-india-vs-australia-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/cricket\/kohli-high-voltage-cricket-no-unnecessary-tension-in-india-vs-australia-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Kohli: High-voltage cricket, no unnecessary tension in India vs Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"The rivalry between India and Australia in cricket has historically been intense, with moments that bordered on physical confrontation. However, there seems to be an evolution in the relationship between the two teams.\n\nFrom the provocative gestures of Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner, to the on-field confrontations, the tension between both teams was palpable.\n\nA turning point was the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town. From then on, a change in dynamics was observed. The 2018-19 series was less contentious, with a more relaxed atmosphere.\n\nIndia captain Virat Kohli even asked fans to stop booing Steven Smith, showing mutual respect between the players.\n\nBefore the start of the 2020-21 test series, the question arose as to whether this new respect would compromise the intensity of the game. Kohli explained that the relationship between the teams has improved because many players play together in the IPL, which allows them to get to know each other better.\n\nAlso, the players are now more mature and aware of their place in the world.\n\nAustralia has recognized the need to improve its behavior, seeking a balance between competitiveness and sportsmanship.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This year has also made people realize that many things might not have been necessary in the past, where you held grudges and had unnecessary tensions between teams and individuals, which is absolutely useless.<\/p><cite>Virat Kohli<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nKohli believes the game has become less personal, prioritizing the quality of cricket. Although the competition remains high, the unnecessary has been filtered out.\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fi%2Fcricket%2Fcricinfo%2F1244098_365x205.jpg\" alt=\"Virat Kohli\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Virat Kohli: &#8220;La apreciaci\u00f3n por el rendimiento o la valent\u00eda de alguien llega al final de los cinco d\u00edas, eso es lo que creo&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nKohli stated that the atmosphere on the field remains competitive and highly tense, but without becoming personal.\n\nThe captain also commented on the players&#8217; perception by the media, highlighting that the players do what is necessary for the team, maintaining the quality of cricket and the dignity of the sport.\n\nThe rivalry between India and Australia, although intense, seems to be evolving towards greater maturity and mutual respect, without compromising competitiveness on the field.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rivalry between India and Australia in cricket has historically been intense, with moments that bordered on physical confrontation. However, there seems to be an evolution in the relationship between the two teams. From the provocative gestures of Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner, to the on-field confrontations, the tension between both teams was palpable. 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