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Virat Kohli gets a new hairdo (Screengrabs) <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI: Team India superstar Virat Kohli<\/a> on Friday turned heads on social media with his latest hairdo, just days before the Boxing Day Test which starts from January 26 in Melbourne.
After the drawn Test in Brisbane, the Indian team recently arrived in Melbourne and the new Kohli haircut on Friday created an instant buzz on the internet.
The stylistic transformation was shared on X (formally Twitter), garnering admiration from fans.
With Kohli\u2019s dynamic personality extending beyond cricket, his fresh look has further fueled anticipation for the upcoming contest.
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After an underwhelming series performance\u2014aside from his stunning century in the first Test\u2019s second innings\u2014he is expected to reclaim his peak form for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
As the series stands at 1-1, India must overcome challenges on both ends of the pitch to keep their hopes alive for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final.
A draw in the Gabba Test earlier this week\u2014heavily affected by rain\u2014kept the teams tied, intensifying the upcoming contests at Melbourne and Sydney.
While Kohli prepares to bolster the team\u2019s middle order, India must rectify glaring issues, including an inconsistent top-order performance and over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah\u2019s bowling heroics.
A robust Australian pace attack and unforgiving pitch conditions make the next two Tests critical.
India currently sit third in the WTC standings. Securing wins in both remaining Tests would propel them to 60.53% in percentage points, securing a spot in the final regardless of other results.
However, the road narrows drastically if India falter:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 2-1 Victory: Australia must defeat Sri Lanka 1-0, or South Africa must lose to Pakistan by 1-0.<\/li>\n
  • 1-1 Draw or Worse: India risks being overtaken, relying on Sri Lanka or South Africa\u2019s missteps.<\/li>\n
  • Loss of Series (1-2 or Worse): India\u2019s chances vanish completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    For now, Kohli\u2019s refreshed mindset and appearance symbolize Team India\u2019s readiness to fight as they aim for victory on one of cricket\u2019s grandest stages.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n