India's 2014-15 Test series in Australia was more than just cricket; it was a crossroads in Indian sport. It marked the end of MS Dhoni's reign in whites and the dawn of Virat Kohli's fiery new era. While one captain quietly stepped away, another emerged to redefine aggression and ambition in Indian cricket.
But away from the floodlights and camera lenses, a different kind of leadership was on display—one that unfolded in the dressing room, not on the pitch. After India's four-wicket defeat in Brisbane, whispers began to swirl: a heated exchange between Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan had allegedly fractured team harmony. Dhawan's last-minute injury pullout on Day 4 reportedly left Kohli with little notice to bat, and as India slipped to a 2-0 deficit, rumours of a rift dominated headlines.
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