Kohli BBL Prank Goes Viral, Australia's Double Standards? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
Australia and Virat Kohli share a fierce and complex bond, filled with respect and rivalry. Kohli has achieved incredible feats against Australia, but his relationship with the country, its media, and fans is far from straightforward. Rupha Ramani looks at the recent April Fools' prank by Australia's Sydney Sixers, and how it highlights the love-hate relationship with Kohli. From on-field aggression to off-field controversies, the Australian media’s two-faced nature comes into sharp focus. Are the Australians using Kohli's fandom to boost their popularity?
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