Virat Kohli's Statement Causes Panic: Fans 'Shocked' and Frustrated Amid Retirement Mix-Up
Although many fans were initially surprised by the recent pictorial statement made by Kohl...
Although many fans were initially surprised by the recent pictorial statement made by Kohli, the lack of a caption and the serious expression led some to believe that the Indian cricketer was making a significant announcement. This reaction was not unwarranted, as Kohli has used a similar approach in the past when announcing his resignation from T20I and Test captaincy. As a result, fans were left on edge as they awaited further clarification from Kohli.
Kohli has been one of India's most crucial batters Down Under, but the spotlight is on him for a different reason this time around. The 36-year-old batter has been struggling with form ever since his return to Test cricket in August; in five Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand, Kohli registered only one half-century.
Kohli failed to register a single 50+ score during the home series against the Kiwis, as India succumbed to an unprecedented 0-3 clean-sweep loss. In fact, in six Tests throughout the year, Kohli has only scored 250 runs.
As the Border-Gavaskar trophy approaches, India will have more than one task at hand. While the side would aim at clinching a hat-trick of Test series wins Down Under, India are also under pressure to claim a final berth at the World Test Championship. A series defeat, or even a marginal series victory could hamper the side's chances for a third-successive spot in the title clash.
As for Virat Kohli, the Indian team management would hope for the batter to regain his form in time for the five-Test series. The first Test of the series starts in Perth on November 22.
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