Clarke credits Australia for their disciplined plan against Kohli (Image Credit:- X)

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke praised Pat Cummins & co for executing their disciplined plan for dismissing Virat Kohli in ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

After his century in second innings of the first test at Perth Kohli has scored just 62 runs in next 5 innings in Adelaide , Brisbane and Melbourne. The most disappointing part of his dismissal is that he edged the ball outside the off-stump.

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“I think Australia bowled well with a disciplined plan , and they have executed it. I think Virat’s the type of player , though in any format , he really thrives on with bat on ball , and that gives him confidence. He wants to hit the ball. He’s never been a big leaver , and there’s always been that error outside off stump that a lot of teams have targeted , because he is such a good player.

“You get too straight , and he scores runs for fun on that leg side. So the Aussies have executed very well. Virat found it hard not to push at that delivery. I think there’s been different forms of nicking outside off – sometimes back foot , sometimes front foot. I think Starc provides a great weapon , that left arm across , and I think Pat Cummins has used him very well. But Virat will be disappointed.

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“He got 100 in the second innings of the first test , and he looks in good form , even in the first innings , before that run out. I thought he was really disciplined and made Australia come to him. That run out happened , and then lapse in concentration. So I want to give credit to Australia bowlers. But I think Virat will be disappointed because I think he’s in good nick,” Michael Clarke said.

Kohli fined 20% of his match fee for shouldering Sam Konstas (Image Credit:- X)

In Melbourne , Kohli was also fined 20% of his match fee and given a demerit point for his shoulder collision with debutant Sam Konstas on Day one’s play.

Australia currently leads the 5 match test series 2-1 and last and final test of the series will be played from Jan 3 to Jan 7 at Sydney.