Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

TIL Desk Sports/ Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has urged the side to not get into a war of words with Virat Kohli during the upcoming four-Test home series as it might end up providing ‘extra motivation’ to not just him but also his teammates.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin with a day-night encounter at the Adelaide Oval on December 17, followed by Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (December 26), the Sydney Cricket Ground (January 7) and the Gabba (January 15).The tour will begin with three ODIs starting on November 27, followed by as many T20 Internationals.

“Sledging is not going to worry Virat Kohli, it doesn’t work against the great players and you’re better off leaving those guys alone,” Waugh said in a video. “I think any extra motivation will make them dig in more and get more runs. So you’re better off not saying much to him.”