At this point, if you’d ask a 10-year-old what Virat Kohli‘s weakness is, they’ll say just bowl to him outside off, and he’ll nick off eventually. Seven times Kohli’s batted in the ongoing India vs Australia Test series, and of six times he’s been dismissed, all have been caught behind the stumps while defending or chasing a delivery outside the off stump. The pattern is clear, and it’s frustrating to see one of the greatest batters falter time and again in the same way.
Virat Kohli unwilling to change?
Many have questioned, why isn’t Kohli changing anything? We saw Steve Smith tweak his technique a little bit amid his poor run, and he’s scored two hundreds already. Why can’t Kohli bring about the change or just tell himself, “Not today”? I’m not chasing the ball outside off today.
Fitness over batting for Virat Kohli?
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has questioned Kohli regarding this. The star batter had changed the landscape of Indian cricket with an emphasis on fitness like never before. He himself transformed, showing great discipline when it came to his diet, health, and fitness. Pathan questions why the same discipline isn’t there for his batting.
“The shot by Virat Kohli—this is neither the first time nor the last time. He is not letting go of the temptation to drive outside the off stump. He has been doing this for many years. Everyone is saying the same thing. Virat Kohli also knows this. We all talk about his discipline—why can’t he bring that discipline onto the field?” Irfan Pathan said on Star Sports.
Virat Kohli’s Test record
| Innings | Runs | Balls Faced | Average | 50s | 100s | Highest Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 417 | 673 | 24.52 | 1 | 1 | 100* |
| BGT | 7 | 167 | 315 | 27.83 | 0 | 1 | 100* |
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