Has Virat picked one fight too many?

India 5-164, Australia 474

Oh Virat, what is it exactly you have against the world?

On day one you enraged Australian cricket fans and media by dropping a shoulder into the teenaged star who’d captured Australian hearts. On day two you turned your back on the 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswald as he motored toward what would have been a most memorable MCG century.

Aren’t men supposed to grow mellow with age?

To be fair, there was no run in it, but you have placed a terrible burden on your shoulder with your provocations. As your young partner made his disappointed exit, you stood at the wicket like a man alone in his battle with the world.