Indian team’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli started the Test series against Australia with a brilliant century. In the Perth Test, Kohli batted brilliantly in the first innings and scored a century, but his performance in the subsequent two matches was lackluster. Kohli’s struggle with balls going outside the off stump has once again become a topic of discussion.
Kohli and the challenge of off stump
Virat Kohli has often been seen losing his wicket on the balls of the fourth and fifth stump.
- Initially, he tries to play the balls going outside, due to which he gets caught out by the slip or the wicketkeeper.
- This problem was visible in his batting even during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- Was out on the fourth-fifth stump line in the first innings in Perth.
- In the Adelaide Test, he was caught out after touching the bat on the ball outside the off stump.
What are Kohli’s critics saying?
Former players and experts are repeatedly advising Kohli to exercise patience on off-stump balls.
Melbourne test preparation
Indian players are practicing vigorously in the nets before the fourth Test match to be held at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
- On Wednesday, Virat Kohli did special practice on off stump balls.
- Young bowlers Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna bowled to him, and Kohli tried to improve his technique.
Hayden’s suggestion
Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden gave his opinion on Kohli’s batting.
- He told Star Sports:
“Kohli will get a good wicket to bat on in Melbourne. He just needs to find a way to stay at the crease. Avoid hitting the ball outside the off stump and try to play straight shots in line with the ball.”
look at past performance
Perth Test:
- 1st innings: Out on off stump.
- Second innings: Brilliant century.
Adelaide Test:
- Struggle on balls outside off stump in the first and second innings.
Why is Melbourne important for Kohli?
- The pitch of Melbourne is considered favorable for batting.
- Kohli will have a chance to correct his past mistakes and score big for the team.
- India’s position in the series: India needs a win in this Test, and Kohli’s form could prove to be decisive.
Will Kohli be able to make a comeback?
- Kohli’s batting has always reflected technique and patience.
- If he keeps his composure on the off-stump balls, Melbourne has the potential to play a big innings.
Will Kohli be able to improve both his form and technique in Melbourne? Indian fans have big expectations from him.
