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But a mistimed hook shot off a really fast one from Mitchell Johnson brought an end to his innings. The feeling around the SCG was that it was the end of the Indian chase.
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The replay was played constantly, comparing it with Tendulkar's mistimed pull in the 2003 World Cup final when India failed in the chase of 359.
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Kohli, after beginning the campaign with a century against Pakistan, didn't manage a single halfcentury in the rest of the tournament. There was a 44 not out against Ireland, but given the high standards that he sets for himself, Virat wouldn't be too happy with the output.
There were obvious questions about Kohli's lack of form at a very crucial stage of the tournament. Dhoni, who has been replaced by Kohli as the Test captain, stood by his ODI deputy.
"Let's not make too big a deal of it. We were chasing a big total and there were chances that had to be taken. If that had come off, you guys would have raved about it but today it didn't. It happens in cricket and we'll have to move on," Dhoni said.
Kohli has had his share of tough battles with the Aussies this summer, the Indian right-hander smashing four centuries in the Tests. He also got into verbal duels with them and on Thursday, it was quite clear that the Aussies had come out with a plan. Skipper Michael Clarke acknowledged that Kohli's was a crucial wicket but he was still respectful of the Indian right-hander.
"Mitchell Johnson is a great bowler and it needed a very good one from him to get Virat out. But I don't think there's any reason to question the class and temperament of Kohli," Clarke said. Despite reining in India's top player so easily, the Australian captain said that he is still extremely respectful of Virat the batsman.
Mitchell Johnson of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Virat Kohli of India during the 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground. (Getty Images)
"He is a very successful batsman in ODIs and has shown throughout the summer, in fact throughout his career, how good a player he is. He is part of a very good Indian batting unit and I am sure he will do well in the future," the Clarke added. Surely he would, but his fans would have to live with the pain that Kohli couldn't rise to the occasion when it really mattered in a World Cup semifinal on Thursday.
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