Virat Kohli Shares Cryptic Instagram Story Amidst Dismissal Heat in WTC Final.

In a twist of events, former India captain Virat Kohli took to Instagram to share a cryptic message following his early dismissal on the second day of the ongoing World Test Championship Final at The Oval in London. Amidst facing criticism on social media, Kohli posted a thought-provoking quote that read, “You must develop the ability to be disliked in order to free yourself from the prison of other people’s opinions.”

Kohli falls prey to a left-arm pacer again

During his innings, Kohli managed to score only 14 runs before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc. The Australian pacer delivered an off-cutter from around the wicket, which pitched on a shorter length. Caught off guard by the sharp bounce, the ball struck Kohli ‘s Gloves, leading to a fine catch by Steve Smith at second slip.

The formidable Australian bowling unit utilized fuller deliveries and exploited the pitch’s bounce to their advantage, leaving India struggling at 151/5 in 38 overs at stumps. With Australia still maintaining a lead of 318 runs, all five bowlers contribute ed with a wicket each, capitalizing on accurate and relentless lines and lengths. Unfortunately, India’s top four batters failed to surpass the 15-run mark, falling victim to the Australian attack.

India eyeing a comeback

Numerous cricket experts, including Sunil Gavaskaranalyzed Kohli’s dismissal, suggesting that the Indian skipper could have handled the surprise bouncer from Mitchell Starc better if he had been willing to play on the back foot. The dismissal has sparked discussions among fans and pundits alike, with opinions varying on the approach Kohli should have adopted in such a situation.

As the match progresses, all eyes will be on the Indian team as they aim to overcome the immediate challenge to avoid a follow-on poised by the dominant Australian bowlers and mount a strong comeback in the World Test Championship Final. The pressure is on for Kohli and the Indian team to deliver exceptional performances and turn the tide in their favor.