LSG vs RCB: ‘Time to drop Virat Kohlli?’ - Fans gutted as India batting star struggles for form
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LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022: Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck on Tuesday by Dushmantha Chameera as the former RCB captain’s lean patch continued in the new season. Kohli has managed just 119 runs from 7 innings so far.
A lot was expected of Virat Kohli as he had headed into the IPL 2022 season without the burden of captaincy. After having led India across all three formats, Kohli’s form dipped even as cricket was witnessing a new normal with a majority of the players feeling the heat of bio-bubble restrictions. Kohli’s form went from bad to worse but fans were optimistic of a strong comeback from the former RCB captain.If early signs were anything to go by, Virat Kohli promised a lot. He hit a brisk 41 in RCB’s opening game of IPL 2022 against Punjab Kings. His 48 against Mumbai Indians came at a good pace too but the India batting star’s form has once again tapered off.
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On Tuesday, against Lucknow Super Giants, Virat Kohli looked helpless and frustrated as he got out for a golden duck. Kohli got out for a first-ball 0 for only the 4th time in the IPL and the first time in 5 years.
Kohli poked at a wide delivery from Dushmantha Chameera as early as the 2nd over and hit it straight to the point fielder. It seemed as if the extra bounce did Kohli in. Kohli had a look at the pitch and was not able to believe his luck as his lean patch in the IPL continued. Kohli has managed just 119 runs in 7 matches at an average of less than 25.
Kohli’s run without a hundred in competitive matches has extended to 100 matches with his last three-figure score coming in the day-night Test against Bangladesh in 2019.
A section of fans took to social media on Tuesday and expressed their disappointment at Virat Kohli’s lean patch. A few even called for RCB to drop Kohli and give him a rest for a couple of matches.
Death knell for #kohli it is , i fear the worst and it isnt just what the world and selectors are thinking , its him .. if he isnt the marauder he cnt be a blocker which is the problem .. hes a lion , cnt just be a “part” of the team .. has to be the alpha male #RCBvsLSG
