Virat Kohli Faces Criticism for Poor Form

Virat Kohli is experiencing the worst year of his cricketing career in 2024, with a dismal Test batting average of just 25.06, marking the lowest for any calendar year in his history. His performance has seen him ranked among the lowest first-innings averages this year, worse than some bowlers, which raises concerns about his form. Despite scoring a century in Perth, Kohli's overall average has dropped to 47.49, far below his peak of 55.10 in 2019. Experts, including Sunil Gavaskar, have suggested that Kohli needs to work on his shot selection, particularly against deliveries outside the off-stump. Former players like Anil Kumble have proposed that playing domestic cricket might help him regain his form, although there's reluctance to push senior players to the domestic level. As Kohli struggles, comparisons with Joe Root highlight the stark differences in their recent performances, with Root flourishing post-30, while Kohli's form has sharply declined.