The second high-voltage test between Australia and India kicks off at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, with both teams looking to make an early impact. The visitors won the ball and elected to bat first, making three significant changes to their line-up. Rohit Sharma His return to the playing XI along Shubman Gillwhile Ravichandran Ashwin was brought instead Washington Sundar. India hoped that this change would give them an edge in the pink format.
Virat Kohli falls cheaply
However, India’s hopes of a strong start were dashed when the stars struck Virat Kohli he was dismissed for only 7 cheap runes. The first round was only on the 21st when Mitchell Starc made his move. The Australian pacer bowled a short length ball off his outside off stump and Kohli tried to play the shot into the hands of Steve Smith at second slip. Smith, somewhat surprised, managed to take a low catch and sent Kohli back to the pavilion with a desperate expression.
Kohli’s old problem with the outside off delivery
This dismissal was very familiar to Kohli, who often struggled with deliveries outside the ground. Once again, Kohli’s late response to a delivery backfired. Like his previous struggles in the Perth Test, Kohli failed to judge the line of the ball, resulting in another early departure.
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Fans are trolling Kohli for his flop performance
After his dismissal, Kohli became the subject of massive backlash online. Fans, frustrated by his lack of form, took to social media to hit out at his early departure. Many questioned his ability to overcome the same old weaknesses, while others used humor to express their frustration. The intense scrutiny of Kohli’s performances continued as fans awaited the star’s possible comeback in the remaining innings.
Here’s how fans reacted:
How does it feel to see Virat Kohli bat these days pic.twitter.com/1cVLsu6ie2
โ Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) December 6, 2024
No smooth pitch, No old ball, No party for my idol Virat Kohli ๐ pic.twitter.com/i5wmRrb0lY
โ Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 6, 2024
There are two types of strikers.
1. Those who prove with every passing moment what a great batsman they are and retire in their prime.
2. Those who prove with every pass how much of a punter he is and retire at rock bottom.
Virat Kohli belongs to the second type. 5 yearsโฆ pic.twitter.com/W2FdbcQjek
– Engineer. (@mainbhiengineer) December 6, 2024
A moment’s knock on a flat field, and this guy returns to his job, which he has been doing for 5 years.
Rohit left his open place, now it’s time for Virat Kohli to leave his and give his place to any youngster. @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/hAY5gkwawL
– Pratmesh. (@45Fan_Prathmesh) December 6, 2024
Every time Virat Kohli sees an outside ball ๐ฅฒ pic.twitter.com/0PZTXFN5rI
โ Abhay Singh (@abhaysingh_13) December 6, 2024
https://twitter.com/Pratsyay/status/1864917608144769171
Virat Kohli is in a strange situation right now
He only scores when the opposition rumbles and gets outโฆ he doesn’t score when his team is in trouble in the test ๐#INDvsAUS #IndiavsAustralia #ViratKohli #ViratKohli๐ตโ Parasram shinde (@umyaaa07) December 6, 2024
https://twitter.com/ThodaSaSanskari/status/1864917530516549843
Off the ball to Virat Kohli: ‘Will you ever leave me’? ๐ฅบ
Kohli: Never my friend. ๐#AWIN #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/BpXlZyE3UM
โ Niketa Kushwakha (@Niketa54) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli and the 5th challenge. The story of endless love.#ViratKohli #Stark #INDvsAUS #HONESTvsIND
โ Barkha Joshi (@bindasbarkha) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli and the 5th challenge. The story of endless love.#ViratKohli #Stark #INDvsAUS #HONESTvsIND
โ Barkha Joshi (@bindasbarkha) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli ๐ญ#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/bpEWqSCexV
โ Lalaram Jorwal (LR) (@lalaram_jorwal) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli ๐ญ#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/bpEWqSCexV
โ Lalaram Jorwal (LR) (@lalaram_jorwal) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli off the ball ๐#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/rYVINxP3Qy
โ BharatVibes ๐ฎ๐ณ (@TheBharatVibes) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli outside off the line pic.twitter.com/sXb3r9inbO
โ Johns (@JohnyBravo183) December 6, 2024
Absolute smash of the session by Virat Kohli
Such a stupid dismissal for him and India
Cl and Gill negotiated for the first hour and a half, but wasted the last half hour before the break #INDvsAUS #BGT2024โ TangoPunch ๐ (@gomasenikhil9) December 6, 2024
Virat Kohli likes the outside ball more than Anushka Sharma. ๐ญ#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/AfCvk19TEW
โ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ฎ (@Ro_45stan) December 6, 2024
There is a serious technical flaw in Virat Kohli’s batting against the spin/seam and spinner. Both of his last two Test hundreds came on flat sticks where it was easier to hit. But his way out is cause for serious concern. Many of usโฆ
โ Aadit Kapadia (@ask0704) December 6, 2024
#ViratKohli Virat Kohli can rethink his technique. He can watch his old videos in good condition and score. But in the last two years, his balance while hitting the ball has not been the same. His head usually falls off the line of the ball! This reform is long overdue.
โ AV Muralidharan (@avmurali1969) December 6, 2024
