IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Faces Abuse and Booing in Adelaide During His ‘Last Test Match’ at the Venue

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Virat Kohli, once feared and admired for his aggressive and commanding presence in Australia, faced an unexpected reaction from the Adelaide crowd during the second Test. Known for his resilience and dominance, Kohli became a target of boos and abuses, marking a stark contrast to the respect he commanded earlier in his career.

Kohli, who had scored a century in the first Test at Perth, struggled in Adelaide. He managed only 7 runs in the first innings and 11 in the second. India suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat, which not only put their chances of winning the series at risk but also made their qualification for the World Test Championship 2023–25 even more uncertain.

Controversy and Crowd Behavior

The match wasn’t just about India’s loss. It was also marked by an on-field controversy involving Mohammad Siraj and Australia’s Travis Head, who engaged in a heated verbal exchange. This incident seemed to fuel the crowd’s behavior, as Australian fans began booing Siraj. The jeers later extended to Kohli when he was dismissed in the second innings.

A social media post from an Australian native confirmed that Kohli, after his early dismissal, faced harsh treatment from sections of the crowd. For a player of his stature, who has achieved so much in international cricket, such a reaction was unexpected and disheartening.

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