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The KohliRahane Show Lights Up Day 3 at MCG
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The Kohli-Rahane Show Lights Up Day 3 at MCG
December 28, 2014 13:21
Virat Kohli (169) and Ajinkya Rahane (147) masterclass was the most pleasing feature of Day 3 of MCG Test.
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The Kohli-Rahane show was in full display as the packed crowd at MCG witnessed two batsmen - of varied style and technique - take the Australian bowling apart to put the game in an interesting scenario (All images AP and AFP).
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Resuming on 108/1, India had a disastrous start to Day 3 at MCG as Cheteshwar Pujara fell on the second ball of the day from Ryan Harris (All images AP and AFP)
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Virat Kohli had to walk out as early as the third ball on Day 3 but that didn't make any difference to the champion batsman as he timed the ball to perfection from the word go.
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Murali Vijay was looking good until a a Mitchell Johnson bouncer struck him on the back of his helmet. Coincidentally, he was batting on 63 at that moment. He fell soon for 68, brining Rahane to the middle.
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There was no stopping Kohli though as he steadied himself and then looked set to play the long knock.
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It was not easy as Kohli was verbally assualted through the day by Australians, especially Mitchell Johnson.
"They were calling me a spoilt brat and I said 'Maybe that's the way I am -- I know you guys hate me and I like that," said the Indian vice-captain after the day's play. By then, he had scored 169.
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Kohli's joy after every milestone was understandable. "I like playing against Australia because it's very hard for them to stay calm," he said. "I don't mind. I will give it on the field. It really excites me and brings the best out in me."
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Kohli was lucky to have the right support.
Rahane hit 147 and the two had a 262-run stand for the fourth wicket. India eventually ended the day on 462/8, 68 behind Australia's first innings total.
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