Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket, ending his 14-year career in the game's longest format. Kohli established himself as a standout performer both with the bat and as captain across different pitches and opponents. He took to Instagram to share the news of his retirement from the longest format of the game.
"Today, perhaps we should also talk about cricket, as I noticed that Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket. Like many Indians, he is my favourite cricketer as well," Lieutenant General Ghai said.
They Destroyed the English Batting Lineup - Rajiv Ghai
The senior commander then cited the Ashes series from 50 years ago to illustrate the strength of India’s air defense systems. Ghai shared how the Australians’ dominance over England inspired a famous saying: “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don’t get you, Lillee must.”
"They destroyed the English batting lineup, and the Australians came up with a saying: ‘Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don’t get you, Lillee must.’ Our multi-layered defence grid works the same way. Even if most systems are breached, one will shoot them down before they reach their target,” said Rajiv.
Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson's Dominant Pace Attack in the 1974-75 Ashes
Meanwhile, Lillee took 25 wickets at 23.84. Their relentless barrage of short-pitched deliveries left England’s batsmen demoralized. This aggressive approach not only dominated the series but also revolutionized fast bowling in Test cricket. This was the beginning of pace and intimidation in the game’s strategy.
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