Virat Kohli signs autographs for fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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With a high-tension World Cup 2015 semifinal against Australia beckoning, Team India kept their fans at arm’s length even as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni skipped the pre-match press conference in Sydney on Wednesday. This has become quite a routine with the Indian team at international events. (India vs Australia: Battle Lines Drawn)
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Jubilant Indian fans were locked out of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Dhoni’s refusing to fulfil his media obligations on the eve of their World Cup semifinal left journalists foxed. Australia were represented by their captain Michael Clarke. (Where the Aussies can Hurt the Men in Blue)
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Vice-captain Virat Kohli made some effort to acknowledge the people by signing a few autographs through the fence for the dozens shut out on Driver Avenue. The rest of his teammates simply retreated to the dressing rooms, reports news.com.au.
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A whopping 70 percent of Wednesday’s capacity crowd are estimated to be Indians. (Where Team Dhoni Can Hurt Michael Clarke's Men)
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Asked why his skipper was absent from his obligatory pre-match press conference, his replacement Rohit Sharma was unable to provide a plausible explanation. Asked if there was anything wrong with Dhoni, Sharma replied, “He’s fine.” (Australia Seek Shane Warne's Spin Mantra)
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