Kohli\u2019s repeated dismissals to similar modes of attack have raised questions about his form, and Manjrekar opined that the batter is now grappling with self-doubt despite trying everything to overcome this glaring weakness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli was dismissed by Australian seamer Scott Boland for the fourth time in the series. Boland\u2019s consistent targeting of the channel outside off-stump led Kohli to edge yet another delivery to the slip cordon. This marked the eighth time in nine innings that Kohli fell prey to the same weakness, highlighting a recurring issue in his game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manjrekar, speaking on Star Sports, analysed the dismissal and pointed out a significant adjustment in Kohli\u2019s batting stance. For the first time in years, Kohli was batting deep inside his crease in an apparent attempt to combat his vulnerability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI mean, he's gone back and he's inside the batting crease. Now that is a very rare thing for Virat Kohli to do. You know, Virat Kohli loves getting outside the batting crease going forward. He's tried everything within his, you know, capabilities and on this occasion he tried being inside the batting crease, same result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201c What do you do? And Mark (Nicholas) makes a good point about him now having clear self-doubt with what has happened and with the sameness of the end for every innings,\u201d said Manjrekar on Star Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manjrekar drew comparisons to other cricketing greats, acknowledging that even legends go through slumps, but rarely in such a consistent and identifiable manner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLots of greats have gone through a rut, but not in the fashion where they've got out to one particular shot and the great has not been able to find a way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere's another quick point I want to make if you see that dismissal and you've got to feel for Virat Kohli. There were occasions when he was trying to leave balls outside the off on this occasion, after many years, Mark and Simon, you see that he's actually deep inside the batting crease,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli began the series on a high note, scoring a century in the opening Test in Perth. However, his form dipped drastically, and he ended the series with just 190 runs from five matches (nine innings) at a modest average of 23.75.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli\u2019s struggles mirrored India\u2019s difficulties on Day 2 of the Sydney Test. Resuming their second innings with a slender lead, India ended the day at 141\/6, holding a 145-run advantage over Australia. Rishabh Pant provided the lone spark with an explosive 61 off 33 balls, counter attacking the Australian bowlers. However, Scott Boland\u2019s four-wicket haul kept the hosts in control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kohli began the series on a high note, scoring a century in the opening Test in Perth. However, his form dipped drastically, and he ended the series with just 190 runs from five matches (nine innings) at a modest average of 23.75.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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