SportsTime
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips
No Result
View All Result
SportsTime247

Watch: Virat Kohli left in splits as Usman Khawaja understands his instructions to R Ashwin

Usman Khawaja's crucial knock of 81 allowed Australia to post a total of 263.

Vikas Karmaniby Vikas Karmani
Reading Time: 3 mins read
February 17, 2023
106k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Usman Khawaja and Virat Kohli

Usman Khawaja and Virat Kohli (Pic - Disney+Hotstar)

Australian opener Usman Khawaja played a brilliant counter-attacking knock in the second test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. During his vital knock Khawaja stunned Virat Kohli as he understood his instruction to off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin even when the star batter used Hindi to deliver his idea.

Usman Khawaja decodes Virat Kohli’s instructions to Ravichandran Ashwin

Aussie skipper Pat Cummins won the toss for the second consecutive time and yet again decided to bat first against the Men in Blue after facing a horrific defeat by an innings and 132 runs in the first test in Nagpur. However, the opening pair of Usman Khawaja and David Warner allowed them a steady start in the second test.

David Warner was dismissed by pacer Mohammad Shami after scoring 15 runs for which he faced 44 deliveries. On the other hand, Usman Khawaja kept playing his shots and made sure the Indian bowlers were under some pressure unlike the first test where they kept taking wickets at regular intervals.

During the 29th over of Australian innings bowled by Ravichandran Ashwin, Usman Khawaja played a forward defensive shot after which Team India’s former skipper Virat Kohli who was standing at slips instructed Ashwin and used Hindi to deliver his idea.

“Ash, ek aur maarne de (Ashwin, let him hit one more shot), “ instructed Virat Kohli to Ravichandran Ashwin.

Interestingly, Usman Khawaja understood the words uttered by Virat Kohli in Hindi and acknowledged the idea after which both Usman Khawaja and Virat Kohli burst into laughter.

pic.twitter.com/n68nW5irWl

— Cricket Punter (@ImRahulCSK11) February 17, 2023

Khawaja who looked really well throughout his innings used sweep and reverse-sweep as his key weapons against the Indian spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar. The Aussie opener played a crucial knock of 81 runs which included 12 fours and a solitary six. Khawaja got enough support from his skipper Pat Cummins who scored 33 vital runs.

Usman Khawaja was then dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja while attempting one more reverse sweep as KL Rahul took a stunning catch in the cover-point region that opened the doors for Indian bowlers.

ALSO WATCH: R Ashwin indirectly warns Marnus Labuschagne of ‘Mankad’ during IND vs AUS 2nd Test

Once Khawaja was dismissed, it was Peter Handscomb who kept the Australian hopes alive as he scored 72 runs from 142 deliveries. Indian bowlers hunted in pack as they bowled out Australia at a below-par total of 263. Mohammad Shami was the leading wicket taker as he dismissed 4 Aussie batters while Ashwin and Jadeja took 3 wickets each.

Tags: Border Gavaskar TrophyIndia vs Australiausman khawajaVirat Kohli
Vikas Karmani

Vikas Karmani

A Passionate Cricket Writer who is following cricket for the last 15 years. Cricket & Writing are my biggest passion and combining them I pour my thoughts in my articles. I am working as a Cricket Writer for the last 4 years.

Related Posts

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads
Cricket

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 11, 2025
England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?
Cricket

England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 9, 2025
WATCH: Joe Root shows why he is a True Gentleman of the Game with Touching Gesture in Southampton ODI
Cricket

WATCH: Joe Root shows why he is a True Gentleman of the Game with a Touching Gesture in Southampton ODI

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 8, 2025
Ross Taylor Shocks Cricket World; Comes Out of Retirement to Play for New Country in T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Cricket

Ross Taylor Shocks Cricket World; Comes Out of Retirement to Play for New Country in T20 World Cup Qualifiers

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 5, 2025
Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Will India Earn if They Defend Their Crown?
Cricket

Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Will India Earn if They Defend Their Crown?

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 4, 2025
WATCH: Ryan Rickelton Produces a Moment of Magic with Stunning Catch to Dismiss Joe Root in Headingley ODI
Cricket

WATCH: Ryan Rickelton Produces a Moment of Magic with Stunning Catch to Dismiss Joe Root in Headingley ODI

by Chaithanya Gulapala
September 3, 2025

Latest

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match Details, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast and Squads

September 11, 2025
England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?

England vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and where to watch 1st T20I in India?

September 9, 2025
WATCH: Joe Root shows why he is a True Gentleman of the Game with Touching Gesture in Southampton ODI

WATCH: Joe Root shows why he is a True Gentleman of the Game with a Touching Gesture in Southampton ODI

September 8, 2025
Ross Taylor Shocks Cricket World; Comes Out of Retirement to Play for New Country in T20 World Cup Qualifiers

Ross Taylor Shocks Cricket World; Comes Out of Retirement to Play for New Country in T20 World Cup Qualifiers

September 5, 2025
Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Will India Earn if They Defend Their Crown?

Asia Cup 2025 Prize Money Revealed: How Much Will India Earn if They Defend Their Crown?

September 4, 2025
WATCH: Ryan Rickelton Produces a Moment of Magic with Stunning Catch to Dismiss Joe Root in Headingley ODI

WATCH: Ryan Rickelton Produces a Moment of Magic with Stunning Catch to Dismiss Joe Root in Headingley ODI

September 3, 2025
WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025

WATCH: Power-Hitting Giant Kieron Pollard Smacks 7 Sixes in 8 Balls in CPL 2025

September 2, 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future

Ravichandran Ashwin drops a huge hint about his post-IPL future

September 1, 2025
Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 'Bits and Pieces' Remark About Ravindra Jadeja

Sanjay Manjrekar Breaks Silence on 2019 ‘Bits and Pieces’ Remark About Ravindra Jadeja

August 30, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor

Sachin Tendulkar finally shares his true feelings when asked about Steve Bucknor

August 29, 2025

News-Topics

Fantasy Tips

Latest News

Cricket News

Football News

Other Sports News

Events

IPL

The Hundred 2023

Caribbean Premier League 2023

English Premier League 2023-24

Asia Cup 2023

Big Bash League 2023

The Ashes

Site Links

Contact us

About us

Join us

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Terms & Conditions

Sitemap

Follow us

© 2021-23 Sportstime247.com All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips

© 2020-23 Sportstime247