Pat Cummins on Kohli, ICC trolls Pakistan fans and more - Cricket News Today, 19th November 2018

#2 Pat Cummins has his say on Virat Kohli's "no-sledge" stance

In the past few days, Virat Kohli's words on his intention not to retort to sledges from his Australian counterparts garnered a lot of media attention. It is unlike Kohli to stay submissive to opponents' chants, and it is unlike of Australia to keep away from mind-games and open taunting. However, the Kangaroos' efforts to wear down the Indian captain using words, have only had an adverse effect in games till date, and it was assumed that they would no longer employ such means on him. That was when Kohli responded that he too would cut down on fiery actions and gestures mid-game.

But Aussie pacer Pat Cummins does not buy it. In a recent interview, Cummins said that he would be surprised if Kohli kept quiet, provided he is subjected to any verbal pressure.

“I think I heard him say in the media the other day he won’t, but I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t. He’s so competitive, he really thrives on that," were his exact words to Fairfax media upon asked about Kohli's newly adopted stance.

Before concluding, Cummins also added that they did not plan on treating the Indian skipper any differently and that the series would witness a lot of fire and passion from both sides.