Lately, Virat Kohli has not been enjoying himself very much in Test cricket. Kohli scored poorly in the first Test match against Bangladesh, scoring 6 and 17. While he successfully pursued an outside off-stump delivery made by Hasan Mahmud in the first innings, he was misled by a leg-before-wicket ruling in the second. The Ultraedge saw that Virat had made contact with the ball with his bat after he decided not to review it, which would have resulted in Virat being declared not out.
In every format this year, Virat has been struggling. His poor average of 18.76 has cost him 319 runs in 15 games and 17 innings this year. He has only hit one half-century and his best score of 76 came against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. Referring to his dismissals, former India coach Ravi Shastri offered an insightful analysis.
In particular, throughout the past two to three years, he has reached out to spinners. Yet he’s also amassed a huge run score. His increased usage of his feet is what you want to see. When you reach the ball’s pitch, you should presumably use the sweep. It’s necessary to adapt to the changes.
This year, Virat has not been doing well in any format. He has lost 319 runs this year in 15 games and 17 innings because of his subpar average of 18.76. His top score of 76 came against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final. He has only struck one half-century. Former India coach Ravi Shastri provided a perceptive appraisal of his dismissals.
In particular, during the past two to three years, he has reached out to spinners. But he’s also accrued a large run total. You want to see him using his feet more frequently. Presumably, you should utilize the sweep when you get to the pitch of the ball. You must adjust to the changes.