Like Pink Test between Australia and India was unveiled at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), fans took to social media to express their dismay at Virat Kohli's continued struggles at the crease. The former Indian skipper also faced the export crisis, which led to criticism and ridicule from his fans.
Virat Kohli's disappointing dismissal
In the first innings of the fifth and final Test of the series, Kohli managed to score just 17 runs off 69 balls, showing the continued frustration of his thin patch with the bat. His dismissal came from a delivery by Australian bowler Scott Boland, who was always looking for a balcony outside the off stump. Kohli, could not resist the temptation, the edge of the ball sneak, where the debutant It's Webster he held in wonder. This marked the seventh time in the ongoing series that Kohli has been dismissed in the same manner, raising warnings about his approach to outside deliveries.
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Here's how fans responded to X:
Kohli likes sliding like Hashmi likes lips pic.twitter.com/N7HVQGu0Ym
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 3, 2025
What Anushka Sharma did after Virat Kohli came out of it. 😭😭#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/WZFkEcuVb9
– Akshat (@AkshatOM10) January 3, 2025
Once again he came out to play outside the ball, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to be dropped in the middle of a test match, Virat Kohli is set to become the first batsman to be dropped in the middle of a test match. pic.twitter.com/wdkP1ofQJv
-Enginerd. (@mainengineer) January 3, 2025
Stupid stupid stupid
Now, every Bowler knows how to get Virat out and Virat Kohli himself knows how to get out. pic.twitter.com/Zk7vLk8ABv
– Kevin (@imkevin149) January 3, 2025
Virat kohli saab, please stop playing outside off stump for comfort and longevity pic.twitter.com/5aFkT8S2ZL
– Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli 😐 pic.twitter.com/Co6XpOY8ip
– RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) January 3, 2025
Give this bat to Virat Kohli 🤣 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/4dFcW4Aynt
– Moonlight🌙 (@Kairavii_Rajput) January 3, 2025
Ravi Shastri 🎙️ – “Virat Kohli is a legend, he should play in legends league” (laughs) pic.twitter.com/SeVi8vU01V
—' (@dhoniverse_) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli should join Rohit Sharma in the Indian test margdarshak mandal.
— Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) January 3, 2025
Virat Kohli with the ball outside off stump.
– Narundar (@NarundarM) January 3, 2025
A day for sure.
Kohli has managed to get out of the same bowler on the same ball outside the off stump.
Twice in 2 hours.
Amazing.– Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) January 3, 2025
As India continue their battle against Australia in the crucial Pink Test, Virat's batting remains a big topic among fans and pundits. With more pressure on him to perform, the second innings of the match will be tough for Kohli as he looks to shut down his opponents and regain his form. The ongoing series has not only tested India's resolve but has also put Kohli's decisions under scrutiny as he navigates this difficult phase of his cricket journey.