As the Pink Test between Australia and India unfolded at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), fans took to social media to express their frustration at Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles at the crease. The former Indian captain once again fell victim to an outside-off delivery, leading to widespread criticism and mockery from supporters.
Virat Kohli’s disappointing dismissal
During the first innings of the fifth and final Test of the series, Kohli managed to score just 17 runs off 69 balls, marking a disheartening continuation of his lean patch with the bat. His dismissal came from a well-targeted delivery by Australian bowler Scott Boland, who consistently aimed for the corridor outside off-stump. Kohli, unable to resist the temptation, edged the ball to slip, where debutant Beau Webster took a stunning catch. This marked the seventh time in the ongoing series that Kohli has been dismissed in a similar fashion, raising alarms about his technique against deliveries outside off.
Here’s how fans reacted on X:
Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips pic.twitter.com/N7HVQGu0Ym
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 3, 2025
Anushka Sharma reaction after Virat Kohli got out in the same way. 😭😭#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/WZFkEcuVb9
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) January 3, 2025
Once again got out playing outside off ball, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to get dropped in middle of a test series, Virat Kohli should become the first batsman to get dropped in middle of a test match. pic.twitter.com/wdkP1ofQJv
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) January 3, 2025
Stupid stupid stupid
Now, Every bowler knows how to get Virat out and Virat Kohli himself knows how to get out. pic.twitter.com/Zk7vLk8ABv
— Kevin (@imkevin149) January 3, 2025
virat kohli saab, please stop fiddling outside off stump for sheer comfort and long life pic.twitter.com/5aFkT8S2ZL
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli 😐 pic.twitter.com/Co6XpOY8ip
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) January 3, 2025
Give this bat to Virat Kohli 🤣 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/4dFcW4Aynt
— Moonlight🌙 (@Kairavii_Rajput) January 3, 2025
Ravi Shastri 🎙️ – “Virat Kohli is a legend, he should play in legends league” (laughs) pic.twitter.com/SeVi8vU01V
— ‘ (@dhoniverse_) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli needs to join Rohit Sharma in the Indian test team’s margdarshak mandal.
— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli and the ball outside off stump.
— Narundar (@NarundarM) January 3, 2025
Quite a day.
Kohli has managed to get out to the same bowler on the same ball outside the same off stump.
Twice in 2 hours.
Extraordinary.— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) January 3, 2025
As India continue their battle against Australia in this crucial Pink Test, Virat’s batting struggle remain a focal point of discussion among fans and analysts. With mounting pressure on him to perform, the second innings of the match will be critical for Kohli as he seeks to silence his critics and regain his form. The ongoing series has not only tested India’s resolve but has also placed Kohli’s career decisions under scrutiny as he navigates this challenging phase in his cricketing journey.
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