Former Australian opener Simon Katich’s lively commentary on Virat Kohli’s dismissal during Day 5 of the fourth Test in Melbourne went viral on social media. Katich delivered a memorable moment by pointing out the decline of Kohli’s dominance in Australia and highlighting Jasprit Bumrah’s emergence as India’s most valuable player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
When Kohli was dismissed for just 3 runs in the second innings, Katich famously remarked, “The King is dead.” The crucial wicket dealt a significant blow to India’s chances of surviving the final day after being set a target of 330. Kohli’s lapse in concentration in the last over before the lunch break proved costly.
The Indian captain once again fell victim to deliveries aimed at the fourth to sixth stump line, a known vulnerability. Mitchell Starc exploited this weakness by bowling a delivery angled across the stumps, which Kohli edged while attempting a drive. His dismissal left Indian fans stunned, and the atmosphere in the stands fell silent.
Simon Katich, on SEN Cricket’s radio commentary, quipped, “The King is dead. He trudges off. King Bumrah has taken the mantle now. Kohli looks dejected with himself. That was a big knock for him, and he has come up short. Australia will be very, very happy with the situation they find themselves in,” he said as the teams headed into the lunch break.
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India went into the break struggling at 33 for 3.
In the second session, India mounted some resistance, with Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal putting together an unbeaten 79-run partnership, batting out 27.5 overs. However, Australia’s bowlers regained control in the final session. Pant fell for 30 while attempting a big shot against Travis Head after Tea. Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy were dismissed in quick succession, leaving India reeling at 130 for 6 in the 64th over.