Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has shared his thoughts on Virat Kohli’s disappointing performance during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Virat had a tough time, scoring just 190 runs in five Tests. He began well with a great hundred in the first match in Perth, but after that, his form slipped badly.
Kohli kept getting out in the same way—he was caught edging balls that were pitched outside off-stump, which ended up in the hands of the wicketkeeper or the slips. This has been a problem for him for the last four years, and it worries his fans and teammates. Lee noticed that Kohli’s dismissals were unusual for a player of his caliber.
He said, “It was very un-Kohli-like. Even good batsmen can get out sometimes, but Virat kept getting out the same way. After his splendid century in Perth, he struggled to make a mark in the following matches.”
Brett Lee believes the Australian bowlers executed their game plan perfectly against Kohli. “They really did their homework and had a solid plan to tackle him. Unfortunately for Kohli, he only had one good innings in Perth,” he added.
Despite the struggles of both Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the tour, Lee defended them, saying they were ready for the challenge. He observed Kohli carefully and noted that he seemed focused and committed to performing well. However, the runs weren’t there for him, which is disappointing for everyone.
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