Virat Kohli's struggles continued on Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, as the former captain’s failure to capitalise on his innings left Indian fans increasingly frustrated. Coming in at number four after the early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal (4) and Shubman Gill (1), Kohli was dismissed cheaply for just 3 runs. He edged a full delivery from Josh Hazlewood to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, despite having the option to leave the ball.
This latest failure has added to Kohli’s underwhelming series, with the star batter unable to find any consistency. While he played a brilliant knock of 100* in Perth, his subsequent performances have been disappointing—scoring just 5 and 100* in the first Test, followed by a lacklustre 7 and 11 in Adelaide. As India face an uphill battle in Brisbane, Kohli’s recent form has raised serious concerns about his future in Test cricket, with some fans even questioning his place in the team.
On social media, criticism has been swift. One user suggested: Another wrote, A third fan went further, calling for both Kohli and Rohit Sharma to retire from red-ball cricket, writing: Australia’s bowlers have targeted Kohli consistently with deliveries outside the off-stump, exploiting his tendency to chase wide balls. This approach has led to repeated dismissals in similar fashion, contributing to mounting concerns about Kohli’s technique and mindset.
In a pre-match broadcast, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar suggested Kohli could lea.
