Tue Nov 05 01:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Kohli Gifted Hanuman Painting Ahead of Birthday
**Mumbai, India:** Virat Kohli, despite a disappointing performance in the recent Test series against New Zealand, continues to enjoy immense popularity. A fan recently presented the former Indian captain with a portrait of Hanuman, the Hindu deity. The gesture was well-received by Kohli, just a few hours before his 36th birthday on November 5th.
The portrait was given to Kohli at a Mumbai hotel where he was staying during the series. A video circulating on social media shows Kohli accepting the gift and interacting with the fan.
Kohli’s form has been a cause for concern in 2024. He managed only 93 runs in the six innings of the New Zealand series, highlighting his struggles against spin bowling. This trend has been observed since 2020, with Kohli losing his wicket to spinners 24 times in the past five years.
The New Zealand series marked a historic defeat for India, as they were clean-swept in a Test series on home soil for the first time. Both Rohit Sharma and Kohli failed to score even 100 runs combined in the six innings.
Kohli’s struggles have intensified the debate regarding his place in the Indian Test team, particularly considering his recent struggles against spin.
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