‘Retire Please’ – Virat Kohli Faces Backlash from Fans After Cheap Dismissal in IND vs AUS 2nd Test
Virat Kohli was dismissed for just seven runs while chasing the outside off delivery.
India started the second Test against Australia on a shaky note after captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first at the Adelaide Oval. The team, fresh from a massive 295-run victory in the first Test, hoped to continue their winning streak. However, things quickly turned sour when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck by Mitchell Starc in the first over.
Adding to India’s woes, star batter Virat Kohli, who came into this match with confidence after scoring a century in the first Test, was dismissed cheaply. He managed to score only 7 runs before falling to a familiar mode of dismissal. Fans, 0already frustrated by his struggle with outside-off deliveries over the years, didn’t hold back and expressed their disappointment on social media.
Virat Kohli’s Dismissal: What Went Wrong?
Virat Kohli’s wicket fell in the 21st over of India’s innings. Mitchell Starc bowled a back-of-length delivery that angled across the right-hander. Kohli seemed unsure of his approach, leaning forward and trying to push at the ball. However, he misjudged the bounce, and the ball hit the toe-end of his bat. Steve Smith, positioned at second slip, took a sharp, low catch just inches off the ground.
This mode of dismissal — chasing deliveries outside the off-stump — has plagued Kohli for several years, frustrating fans and cricket pundits alike. Despite his recent form, including the century in the previous match, Kohli’s inability to adapt to such deliveries remains a talking point.
Fans React on Social Media
The moment Kohli was dismissed, fans flooded social media with their reactions. Many criticized his shot selection and failure to address the recurring issue of chasing fourth or fifth stump deliveries. While some expressed their disappointment in humorous ways, others were more direct in their frustration.
While Kohli’s dismissal has left fans disappointed, there is still hope that the former captain will bounce back in the remainder of the match and the series. With India aiming to extend their lead in the five-match series, the team will need its senior players to step up in the challenging conditions at Adelaide Oval.
