The Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli, who was going through a rough patch in his career, played one of the most memorable knocks on the toughest pitch to bat at. Known for his aggressive batting and big shots, Virat was calm and composed as he patiently dealt with the lethal deliveries by the Proteas bowlers.
Virat Kohli walked out to bat after KL Rahul (12), Mayank Agarwal (15), Ajinkya Rahane (9) fell cheaply. India’s veteran cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara (43) helped Virat Kohli and later the skipper was helped by Rishabh Pant, as they made sure India doesn’t lose any more wickets till tea.
The final session of the day saw Virat Kohli scoring his half-century off 158 balls. Kohli, who had opened his account with a stylish cover-drive, reached his fifty with a four.
Virat Kohli, who is struggling to score a century for the last two years, looked all set to end his century drought. He was under tremendous pressure as the wickets kept falling from the other end. This is when Virat decided to go for his big shots which led to his downfall.
With no reliable partner at the other end, Kohli was trapped for a delivery outside off once again. Although, he wasn’t able to score his 71st century today but he managed to zip the mouths of his critics. The way Virat Kohli played has increased the hopes of the fans.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions from the fans to it. While the fans just can’t stop hailing the cricketer for his terrific knock, on the other hand, England’s notorious Barmy Army once again targeted the talismanic batter for his century drought.
Here, check out the Tweet:
71
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) January 11, 2022
Well, the tweet from the Barmy Army didn’t go down well with the fans, who are now trolling the army left, right, and center. Virat Kohli fans came up with savage replies while reminding the Barmy Army of England’s humiliating performance in the ongoing Ashes series.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Your opening pair’s total runs since last year?
— Heisenberg
(@internetumpire) January 11, 2022
(@internetumpire)
The wait indeed continues… just like maiden Test century of Joe Root in Australia. ?
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 11, 2022
— Aditya (@Adityakrsaha) January 11, 2022
Chill guys, they are talking about England’s first innings score in Hobart.
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) January 11, 2022
Hundred in Australia
Joe root – 0
Yashir shah – 1— Gaurav? (@Kohli4ever) January 11, 2022
Meanwhile Root With 2 Ducks in Ashes ??
— Ritika Malhotra?? (@FanGirlRohit45) January 11, 2022
— अंकित जैन (@indiantweeter) January 11, 2022
Still has more centuries than Joe root ,Buttler , Ben stokes combined
— Subham (@subhsays) January 11, 2022
71 matches since England scored 71 run opening partnership.
— v (@viroot11) January 11, 2022
Remember this? pic.twitter.com/2VrVtYMJLc
— Kaira (@kaiiraa18) January 11, 2022
What an Ashes for England cricket.
— Ross Mosby (@Wilsharma) January 11, 2022
This is really interesting to watch who cross 71st mark 1st..
England batters Duck or Virat century— Saurav (@saurav535) January 11, 2022
56 ducks since 2021, barmy army doesn’t care about own team ?
— Tanishq¹⁸ ?? (@ItsMeTanishq) January 11, 2022
71 ducks of England Test team this year?
— Sanket Naik Desai (@SanketNaikD) January 11, 2022
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