Virat Kohli’s return to red-ball cricket in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai has not gone as planned. Despite the crowd’s warm reception, Kohli could only manage scores of 6 and 17 in his two innings.
His second dismissal became a talking point, as the star batter was ruled LBW by umpire Richard Kettleborough. Shockingly, Kohli chose not to review the decision, convinced of his dismissal, and walked back to the pavilion.
However, replays later revealed that he had inside-edged the ball before it hit his pad, leaving his teammates and fans puzzled by the decision.
This moment has further highlighted Kohli’s ongoing struggles in 2024. With just one half-century to his name this year, and an average of 18.76 across formats, this has been Kohli’s worst year since making his debut in 2008. The upcoming second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur now carries even more significance for the former Indian skipper as he looks to regain his form.