Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:44am on 22 Nov 2024,Friday Sports
Virat Kohli's poor form persisted as the former captain was dismissed for 5 in the first session of the Perth Test. Battling outside the crease to counter Australian pacers, Kohli succumbed to Josh Hazlewood's short-pitched delivery, caught by Usman Khawaja. India's top-order collapsed to 51/4 by lunch, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal falling for ducks. KL Rahul displayed some resistance, steadying the innings. Despite Kohli’s stellar Australian record, his recent struggles continue to haunt him, raising questions about his approach. India faces an uphill task in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at the Optus Stadium.
