Noida, Dec. 28 -- Former cricketer Madan Lal believes that the run-out incident involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG affected Kohli's mindset.

With India reduced to 51/2, Kohli and Jaiswal showcased exceptional batting skills with their elegant stroke play. The Australian bowlers appeared to run out of ideas, prompting Australia captain Pat Cummins to adopt a defensive strategy rather than an aggressive approach against the duo.

While Jaiswal exhibited aggression to unsettle the Australian attack, Kohli remained disciplined, consistently leaving deliveries outside the fourth or fifth stump. This forced the Australian bowlers to target closer lines to his body.

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