Last Updated: October 25, 2024 12:56 PM
Virat Kohli’s struggles continue in the three-match Test series against New Zealand at home. India is currently facing New Zealand in the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
After a tough eight-wicket loss in Bengaluru, India made a good start in Pune by bowling out New Zealand for just 259 runs in their first innings.
However, India’s batters struggled again against New Zealand’s strong bowling attack. Captain Rohit Sharma was bowled out for a duck after facing only 9 balls, taken down by the experienced pacer Tim Southee on Day 2 of the Test.
Shubman Gill showed some form, scoring 30 runs from 72 balls before Mitchell Santner dismissed him. Once again, all eyes were on Virat Kohli, who came in at his usual No. 4 spot after batting at No. 3 in the previous Test in Bengaluru.
But Kohli let Team India and fans down again, getting out for just one run and leaving the team at 56/3. In the 24th over, Mitchell Santner bowled Kohli on the fourth ball, shocking the crowd.
Virat Kohli’s worst shot of his career It was a low full toss aimed straight at the middle stump, but Kohli missed while trying an unusual shot. The ball slid under his bat and hit the stumps. Frustrated, Kohli walked off.
Following this failure, Indian cricket fans reacted strongly calling for the team to drop Kohli from the Test squad. Some suggested he return to London, where he has been staying with his family since the birth of his second child, Akaay.
Here’s how fans are reacting to another disappointing performance from Virat Kohli against New Zealand:
Fans also questioned his focus on practice, as he recently left the team to spend time with his family in Mumbai, where he was even seen at a Kirtan event. While some fans are still expressing their faith in this cricket legend.
