01/06/2026
The iconic Virat Kohli 169-run knock and his fiery battle with Mitchell Johnson took place during the Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in December 2014.The heated rivalry escalated when Johnson fielded the ball in his follow-through and threw it directly at the striker's stumps while Kohli was in his crease. The ball hit Kohli in the back, sparking an angry exchange. The Australians sledged Kohli throughout the day, calling him a "spoilt brat," which only fueled his determination. Kohli famously retaliated with his bat, taking on Johnson and scoring a spectacular 169. In his post-match press conference, Kohli made headlines by declaring that he had no reason to respect the Australian team if they weren't going to be respectful to him.
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