• Virat Kohli got out for just 19 after edging the ball to the slip fielder.

  • With mounting pressure on Kohli to perform, the second innings of the match will be critical for him.

AUS vs IND: Fans roast Virat Kohli for once again edging the ball outside off | Sydney’s Pink Test
AUS vs IND: Fans roast Virat Kohli for once again edging the ball outside off (PC: X)

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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 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.

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Here’s how fans reacted on X:

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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