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Aussie media calls Virat the Donald Trump of sports: Thank you, says Big B

Comparison comes after Kohli accused Aussie players of trolling Team India physio at Ranchi Test

Virat Kohli. Photo: PTI

India's Virat Kohli speaks during a press conference in Pune. <b>Photo: PTI</b>

Press Trust of India Mumbai
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has slammed Australian media for comparing Indian skipper Virat Kohli to US President Donald Trump.

The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday had compared Kohli to Trump, saying "Kohli has become the Donald Trump of world sport".

"Aussie media calls Virat, Donald Trump of sports !!... Thank you Aussie media for accepting that he is a winner and the PRESIDENT," Bachchan, 74, tweeted.

The comparison comes after Kohli accused the Australian players of trolling Team India physio Patrick Farhart during the Ranchi Test.

Australian daily also alleged that Kohli launched an attack on skipper Steve Smith and the Australian team where he accused of them being systematic cheats, but refused to apologise or provide any concrete evidence.
 

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First Published: Mar 22 2017 | 2:27 PM IST

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