Virat Kohli is finding the edge of his bat more than the middle. Is this news? Of course not. Is this a concern? Definitely. Kohli is unable to resist poking at balls outside off-stump, a weakness Australia has taken full advantage of.

Indian cricket great Virat Kohli continues his struggles against Australia as the end of his legendary career looms.

Courtesy of his dismissal, Kohli went on to register an embarrassing record, as he recorded the second-lowest average in Test cricket, counting matches since the start of 2024. In fact, Kohli is the only mainstream batter in the top 4, with the other three being bowlers.

Virat Kohli joins an unfortunate list with a low average in the first innings of Test matches since 2024, highlighted by his struggle against outside off-stump deliveries. During the final Test against Australia,

Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.

Steve Smith and Virat Kohli combine for a viral moment during the India Vs Australia 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as the Australian 'nearly' managed to procued a golden duck dismissal of the Indian batter with a sensational take in slip region.

I got my hands underneath the ball' - Steve Smith disagrees with third umpire's Not Out call to Virat Kohli's catch. (Photo Source: Disney+Hotstar and Fox Cricket) The first day of the fifth Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground became a talking point after a controversial incident involving Virat Kohli and .