‘I had to stop him!’ Shastri reveals when Kohli nearly lost control in Australia

Former India coach Ravi Shastri intervened during the 2014-15 Melbourne Test, stopping Virat Kohli from a heated confrontation with Mitchell Johnson after the pacer struck him on the helmet. This intense rivalry, however, fueled Kohli’s remarkable batting performance that series, where he amassed 692 runs, solidifying his leadership and dominance in Australia.