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PHOTOS and VIDEO: Kohli hit on the helmet by Johnson bouncer, Aussies rattled

By PTI

Adelaide, Dec 11: The emotional toll that Phillip Hughes' death has taken on the Australian cricketers was all too evident today when the home side's nervous players rushed to check on Indian skipper Virat Kohli after he was hit by a Mitchell Johnson bouncer here.

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The opening Test, which has seen an outpouring of emotions owing to Hughes' death a couple of weeks ago after being hit by a bouncer in a domestic game, was witness to some more dramatic moments on the third day here.

Kohli is hit on the helmet. Photos: Cricket Australia Twitter page

In the 31st over of India's first innings, Kohli walked in after the dismissal of Murali Vijay (53) and was immediately welcomed by a short-pitched delivery from Johnson. The right-hander ducked but was hit on the badge of his helmet, prompting him to take off his gear for a moment.

And perhaps it was the trauma of Hughes' death that had a nervous-looking Johnson immediately rushing to check on Kohli's well-being. The Indian seemed unfazed but the Aussies were visibly rattled when Kohli took off his helmet.

Home team's skipper Michael Clarke was among the fielders who ran up to him and enquired if he was alright. Clarke, who has broken down publicly quite a few times since Hughes' death due to his close relationship with the late batsman, was later seen comforting Johnson as well by patting the fast bowler's shoulders.

Concerned Ausssies check whether Kohli is ok

Even the umpires walked up to Kohli to check on him. There has been a debate on the usage of bouncers in international cricket ever since Hughes' tragic demise. But most former players and experts believe that the delivery should continue with a renewed focus on providing better safety gear for batsmen.

Here are the pictures and video of the incident

PTI/OneIndia News

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:25 [IST]
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