“Kids, Choose Your Models Wisely”

Former Indian national cricket team player Mohammad Kaif fired at Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj after Jasprit Bumrah took the wicket of Travis Head on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. He praised the fast bowler for his silent celebrations while subtly taking a dig at Kohli and Siraj.

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were the two names discussed for India on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against the Australian national cricket team. The penultimate match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.

Virat Kohli made headlines after his altercation with Sam Konstas on Day 1 at MCG

It was Virat Kohli who made the headlines after his altercation with Sam Konstas. The star of the Indian national cricket team took the young batsman of the Australian national cricket team on the shoulder before the two shared some harsh words and did not go easy on each other other

After that, Virat Kohli, who is known for his aggressive attitude, was seen celebrating the wickets wildly. The Indian national cricket team batsman was continuously at the forefront of Australia’s batsmen as he made sure to keep the intensity high for his team.

Jasprit Bumrah makes a stunning comeback after being taken in the clean-up in his first spell

The second half of the day was all about Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler, who did not have a good start to the day, made a stunning comeback and went on to pick up three wickets on the day. He provided his team with breakthroughs when the Australian national cricket team was in the driver’s seat.

One of the crucial breakthroughs that Jasprit Bumrah brought was when he removed Travis Head, who was the leading run-getter in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The opening pacer sent the batsman for a duck and brought his team back into the game.

What caught the attention of many was Jasprit Bumrah’s celebration after removing Travis Head. The pacer had hushed celebrations as he raised his hands after he bowled the Australian national cricket team batsman’s stumps.

No over-the-top celebrations, no angry outbursts, just a smile. Kids learn: Mohammad Kaif impressed with Jasprit Bumrah’s celebration after removing Travis Head

Mohammad Kaif was impressed with the way Jasprit Bumrah celebrated Travis Head’s wicket. He pointed out how the pacer didn’t give any kind of dismissal and urged the kids to pick their role models, respectively taking a dig at Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, who celebrate aggressively. On his Twitter account, he explained:

“How does Bumrah celebrate the dismissal of Australia’s leading man Travis Head? No over-the-top celebrations, no angry dismissals, just a smile. Kids learn, choose your role models wisely.”

How does Bumrah celebrate the dismissal of Australia’s leading man Travis Head? No over-the-top celebration, no angry send-offs, just a smile. Children learn, choose your role models wisely. #INDvAUS

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 26, 2024

Australia had a big day with the bat as they piled up 311 runs on Day 1. Marnus Labuschagne was the top scorer with his knock of 72 while Steve Smith was unbeaten on 68 runs.

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