India's star batter Virat Kohli He was visibly frustrated after falling victim to a familiar weakness – a ball outside the off-stump. His dismissal for just 6 runs on Saturday during the 5th Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground brought about an abrupt end to the 2024-25 season. Border Gavaskar Trophy BGT campaign.
What makes this chapter more emotional? This may be the last time fans see Kohli bat on Australian soil.
Kohli's frustration was captured on the microphone as he shouted angrily as the ball traveled to second slip, where it was safely placed.
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Kohli Falls lies in the perfect trap of Buland
The dismissal happened on the first ball of the 14th over. Scott Boland, who had troubled Kohli throughout the series, bowled a long ball out of the channel outside the off-stump. Kohli, who tends to play with stiff hands, bowled the ball to second slip, giving Australia Easy wicket.
What made the dismissal even more painful for Kohli was the precision with which Boland executed Australia's deliberate plan. The Australian player had openly discussed his strategy against Kohli during a press conference on Friday.
“We have specific plans on how we want to approach him,” Boland revealed to Fox Cricket. “He feels like he leaves a lot and then wants to play the ball as soon as he comes in. So once he comes in, we just want to switch our lines a little bit to the fifth stump, and it's working at the moment.” “.
Kohli's final BGT numbers are disappointing
Kohli's series statistics do not reflect the dominance expected from one of the greats of the game. He managed just 190 runs from nine innings at an average of 23.75. His only century came in the second innings of the first Test in Perth, but since then, he has struggled to convert his starts into big scores.
The Sydney Test saw Kohli come in for India at 47/2. He looked in good touch initially, scoring confident boundaries and dealing well with the Australian fielders. However, Boland's relentless accuracy ended Kohli's stay, bringing an unexpected end to his series.
Frustration is boiling
Kohli's apparent anger after his dismissal was a rare sight. The 35-year-old is known for his intense focus and is usually calm under pressure. But on Saturday, he showed his emotions.
Even before the ball reached second slip, Kohli could be heard screaming and cursing himself. It was a reflection of the frustration that had built up throughout the series, especially given his weakness outside off stump.
Virat Kohli's future in Test cricket?
Kohli's form and future Indian Test team They were hot topics for discussion. Reports suggest that the Indian selectors will review his position in the Test squad after the BGT.
Kohli's struggles with balls outside the off-stump have been well documented. This series once again exposed his weakness, as the Australian bowlers relentlessly targeted that area.
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