Fans are calling for Virat Kohli to change his batting style as the star batsman’s poor form continues in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Indian team another impressive victory was registered in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating the organizers USA at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. With this victory, India continued their unbeaten run in the 20-team tournament, as they have won. Ireland again Pakistan. This latest victory also secured India a place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament. India have one league match left against Canada on June 15.
Virat Kohli’s struggles continue amid the team’s success
Despite the team’s overall success, Virat KohliThe poor form has been a cause for concern for fans and commentators. Kohli, who opened the innings alongside the captain Rohit Sharma in all three matches, they have managed to score only 5 runs in the tournament so far. He scored one run against Ireland, 4 runs against Pakistan, and was dismissed for a duck against USA.
Stellar IPL form fails to translate
Kohli’s struggles in the World Cup are surprising especially as he has performed well in the game Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Opening the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli amassed 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75. However, he could not replicate this form at the international level.
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Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and concern over Kohli’s performance. While some have criticized the Indian star for his lack of impact in batting, others have suggested that he should return to his usual number three batting position.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Followers: You should not play outside without first delivery
Virat Kohli: pic.twitter.com/aTzh3erz9L
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 12, 2024
What happened to him???? 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/QRtLD485Yr
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) June 12, 2024
This is the World Cup bro😭 pic.twitter.com/Qu7PET9F0q
— rishu ☕️📚✨🌃 (@forever_rishu) June 12, 2024
Bring back Yashasvi Jaiswal OR Sanju Samson and have them bat with Rohit Sharma as an opener.
Since Virat Kohli is brilliant at No.3, India dismisses Virat as an opener
What is your opinion about this 🤔 #INDvsUSA pic.twitter.com/8l79cDrEJW
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 12, 2024
Dear Virat Kohli, please play at number 3 only.#INDvsUSA pic.twitter.com/E5YZRMX54C
— Zaira Nizaam 🇮🇳 (@Zaira_Nizaam) June 12, 2024
Kohli batting in this world cup pic.twitter.com/vsl4WY8E8i
– She doesn’t. (@Sassy_Soul_) June 12, 2024
Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup
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At No.3 Position – 1 time in 24 innings
Elsewhere batting – 4 times in 4 Ings*#INDvsUSA— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) June 12, 2024
Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup #ViratKohli #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Hw4vTlZLnd
— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos) June 13, 2024
kohli please man go back to number 3 😭🙏
— dhanush zweig 🍉 (@brickbyboringin) June 12, 2024
If your career takes the wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma : pic.twitter.com/I6MWwqYJ59
– Abhay 🍕 (@KaunHaiAbhay) June 13, 2024
Kohli saab, New York mai ISKCON temple visit is a must.
– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 12, 2024