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Joe Burns recalls his debut Boxing Day Test in 2014 against India, where a brief attempt to sledge Virat Kohli backfired spectacularly. Kohli, then emerging as India's Test captain, silenced Burns with a sharp retort and a boundary. Burns learned a valuable lesson about engaging with the fierce competitor, whose leadership shaped India's aggressive cricketing identity.

Former Australia batter Joe Burns revealed how sledging Virat Kohli in 2014 backfired for his team during the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15.