India’s tour of Australia never fails to provide entertaining moments, and the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been no exception. On day one of the second Test in Adelaide, Virat Kohli’s animated reactions and stump-mic banter once again became a talking point, adding spice to the high-stakes encounter.
The incident unfolded when Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant delivery that narrowly missed the edge of Australian opener Nathan McSweeney’s bat. The young batter, playing in just his second Test, appeared unsure while dealing with Bumrah’s probing lines. Picking up on this, Kohli, stationed at slip, enthusiastically shouted, “He’s got no clue, Jas!” The moment, captured by stump mics and broadcast by Star Sports on social media, quickly went viral, showcasing Kohli’s sharp wit and psychological tactics.
Bumrah Gets His Man
While McSweeney survived that particular delivery and ended the day unbeaten on 37, Bumrah eventually got the better of him on day two. The pacer dismissed McSweeney early in the morning session, finding the opener’s outside edge with a delivery eerily similar to the one that troubled him the previous evening. Rishabh Pant made no mistake behind the stumps, ensuring McSweeney departed after adding just two runs to his overnight total.
Bumrah didn’t stop there. Later in the innings, he sent Steve Smith back to the pavilion with a well-directed delivery down the leg side, shifting momentum in India’s favor.
Kohli Falls Early as Starc Dominates
Despite Kohli’s lively presence on the field, he had a tough outing with the bat. Mitchell Starc, in scintillating form, dismissed the Indian skipper early, forcing an indecisive edge. Starc, who ended with career-best figures, dismantled India’s batting lineup, claiming six wickets and restricting them to a modest 180 in the first innings.
A Rivalry Full of Drama
The verbal jousting, combined with intense on-field battles, has been a hallmark of India-Australia Test series. Kohli’s energy and Bumrah’s skill continue to be central to India’s efforts as the team fights to gain the upper hand in the series.
With plenty of action still to come, fans can expect more drama and memorable moments as both teams look to assert their dominance.
