In a disappointing outing during the first Test at Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a nine-ball duck. This marked his 38th international duck, tying him with New Zealand‘s Tim Southee for the most among active cricketers. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has pointed out a flaw in Kohli’s batting technique that contributed to this dismissal.
Manjrekar Highlights Technical Flaw
Sanjay Manjrekar took to social media to express his thoughts on Kohli’s approach. He emphasized that Kohli’s tendency to press forward for every delivery has become problematic, particularly at Chinnaswamy Stadium. In his tweet, Manjrekar stated, “Have said this before will say it again. Virat has compounded his problems by wanting to be on the front foot to every ball. No matter the length. Today’s dismissal ball could have been comfortably tackled off the back foot.”
Match Update: India Struggles at 34 for 6 at Lunch on Day 2
At the time of writing, India found themselves in a precarious position at 34 for six, with Rishabh Pant batting on 15*. KL Rahul‘s dismissal just before lunch exacerbated India’s woes as they sought to stabilize their innings after a shaky start.
In preparation for this Test, India made two significant changes to their lineup. Sarfaraz Khan replaced the injured Shubman Gill, who was ruled out due to neck stiffness. According to captain Rohit Sharma, Gill was not “100 per cent” fit for selection. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav was brought in as a third spinner, taking the place of seamer Akash Deep.
As India navigates a challenging Test match against their opponents, Virat Kohli’s dismissal raises questions about his batting technique and approach. With experts like Sanjay Manjrekar weighing in on potential adjustments, fans will be watching closely to see how Kohli adapts moving forward. The team’s performance will also hinge on their ability to recover from early setbacks and build a competitive innings.
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