Day 2 of the First Test between India and Bangladesh, Virat Kohli in his first innings, he was seen bringing his signature energy to the field by doing an impromptu dance after the Bangladesh keeper fell.
Virat Kohli’s happy dance
Kohli’s spontaneous celebrations have become a hallmark of his on-field persona, often teasing his teammates and finding moments of joy during intense cricketing action. His antics once again brought smiles to fans and players alike, providing a lighter moment in an otherwise competitive match.
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Chepauk Crowd went crazy with Virat Kohli’s dance moves 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JCAVZ2xDWm
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) September 20, 2024
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Kohli’s Test struggles continue
However, while Kohli’s lively energy remains undeniable, his form in Test cricket has been unimpressive of late. His performance with the bat was poor in this match as he was dismissed for just 6 runs India’s first inningsa trend continues with his recent Test performances. Even in the second innings, Kohli’s poor form continued as he was dismissed for just 17 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Kohli is the latest to score a Test century West India In July 2023, he struggled to regain the consistency that once made him one of the most formidable players in the format. As an all-format all-rounder, Kohli has enjoyed success across the cricketing spectrum, but his recent form in test matches has raised eyebrows. Despite his excellence in limited-overs cricket, his Test numbers have declined, with his current average falling to 49.15 – a stark contrast to the standards he set earlier in his career.
Kohli, who returned to Test cricket after a gap of nearly nine months, last faced South Africa in January 2024. He had missed India’s crucial five-match Test series against England between January and March 2024 due to personal reasons. a break from international cricket. Now, back in the longest format of the game, the pressure is on for Kohli to regain his footing and deliver the big scores that have been missing from his Test record in recent months.
In his illustrious career, Kohli played 113 Test matches scoring 8,848 runs including 29 centuries. A recent slump in form once marked by consistency and a dominant Test average has led to talk of whether he has rediscovered the magic that defined his peak years.