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Virat Kohli's ongoing struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy took another hit during the Sydney Test against Australia, leaving fans upset and questioning his place in the team. In this crucial match, Kohli was dismissed for just 17 runs off 69 balls, once again falling to a familiar outside-off delivery. This marked the seventh time in nine innings this series that Kohli had been dismissed in the same manner, leading to a growing wave of frustration among cricket fans.
Many took to social media to express their disappointment. One fan tweeted, “Fitness wins you matches only when you contribute with your primary skill. If you have chinks in your armour and can’t fix them for over half a decade, being fit or experienced isn’t enough.” Another user wrote, “Stupid, stupid, stupid performance by Virat Kohli! Same mistake every time outside off-stump. #Chokli,” a play on words mocking his current form.
In Border-Gavaskar Trophy he used all useless shot and go out #Chokli #ViratKohli #INDvsAUS #BGT2024 #BGT2025 #AUSVIND #INDvAUS
— Homskyra (@homskyra) January 3, 2025
Stupid stupid stupid pic.twitter.com/XVvijC2PDI
Adding to the tension, rumors have surfaced suggesting that a senior player, believed to be Kohli, has taken on the role of guiding the team in Rohit Sharma’s absence. This has led to more criticism from fans who feel Kohli’s own batting form is not up to the mark, raising questions about his leadership and contributions to the team. Some fans, particularly those who support Rohit Sharma, have suggested that Kohli's struggles make him unfit to take on any leadership responsibilities. One fan tweeted, “This chokli can't even fix his problems but wants to fix captaincy.”
Fitness wins u matches only when you r contributing with ur primary skill. If you have chinks in your armour and you can't FIX things for over half a decade, merely being fit or having loads of experience aren't sufficient to warrant your selection#ViratKohli #INDvsAUS #Chokli pic.twitter.com/uMGAha8PF9
— Bowler 🆚 Batsman (@ICT__buzz) January 3, 2025
The Sydney Test was also significant for another reason—Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian team for the first time in Rohit Sharma’s absence. This move has sparked discussions about India’s future leadership and the transition period the team is going through. Fans have begun questioning whether Kohli should still be in the playing XI, given his poor form throughout the series.
Kohli’s series began with a strong century in Perth, but his form has sharply declined since then. His scores in the subsequent matches were 7, 11, 3, 36, and 5, leaving him with just 184 runs in the entire series so far. As India faces a tough battle to stay alive in the series, the pressure on Kohli continues to build. With only one innings left in the tour, Kohli is under increasing scrutiny to deliver a match-winning performance and prove that he still has the ability to perform at the highest level.
Stupid stupid stupid performance by batsman.
— ओशो प्रेमी 📿 (@khushi_002_) January 3, 2025
Everytime when outside the off stump ball came. Virat Kohli ready to play💔#ViratKohli𓃵 #ViratKohli #Virat #Kohli#AUSvIND #INDvsAUS #chokli#bordergavaskartrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/nvyq9tSMWV
Fans are hoping Kohli can turn things around, but for now, his continued struggles at the crease remain one of the biggest talking points of the series.
