Kohli was on a sledging spree on day two of the second Test as India fought hard on the field in their attempt to restrict the Australians, who did well to gain a 48-run lead at close of play.
After frequent exchanges between Kohli and Steven Smith, the India skipper tried to unnerve Renshaw by reminding him of the "toilet break" he took in the Pune Test. The opener handled the pressure situation rather well before going on to make a gritty 60 off 196 balls.
On the verbal spat between the rival captains, Renshaw said: "There was a bit of talk but I think that's because just (Smith and Kohli) are trying to unnerve each other and try and get under the skin.
"It's about embracing different conditions and challenges that we get. It was all good fun and a good contest out there.
Renshaw has his own way of dealing with the sledging.
"I don't try and say too much out there. I just try to smile because in my past experience smiling seems to unnerve the bowlers a bit more than talking back. They seemed to get quite frustrated. I'm trying to just enjoy it out there and have fun," said the left-hander.
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