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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 mar𒅌ked 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.
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Kohli loves slips like Hashmi loves lips
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Anushka Sharma reactio🍎n after Virat Kohli got out in the same way. 😭😭
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10)
Once again got out playing outside off ball, 𝓀Rohit Sharma became th💫e 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.
— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer)
Stupid stupid stupid
Now, Every bow𒆙ler knows howไ to get Virat out and Virat Kohli himself knows how to get out.
— Kevin (@imkevin149)
virat kohli saab, please st🧔💖op fiddling outside off stump for sheer comfort and long life
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar)
Virat Kohli 😐
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB)
Give this bat to Virat Kohli 🤣
— Moonlight🌙 (@Kairavii_Rajput)
Ravi Shastri 🎙️ – "Virat Kohli is a legend, he should play in legends league" (laughs)
— ' (@dhoniverse_)
Virat Kohli needs to join Rohit Sharma in the Indian test team's margdarshak mandal.
— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC)
Virat Kohli and the ball outside off stump.
— Narundar (@NarundarM)
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)
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.
