Fri Nov 22 08:13:47 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Aussie Struggles Continue: Early Dismissal in Perth Test
**Perth, Australia** – Virat Kohli’s poor form continued in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, as he was dismissed for a paltry five runs in the opening innings on Friday. Despite pre-series hype and praise from Australian media and former players who warned against provoking him, Kohli’s stay at the crease was short-lived.
Kohli fell victim to a Josh Hazlewood delivery that exploited extra bounce at the Optus Stadium. Attempting to negate the movement by playing aggressively outside the off-stump, he edged a short-pitched ball to Usman Khawaja in the 13th over. Cricket analyst Ben Jones noted this aggressive approach, unusual even for Kohli, was a high-risk strategy given his current form. This dismissal marked Kohli’s furthest-ever average interception point down the track in a Test innings.
The dismissal added to India’s woes, as the team found themselves in early trouble at 32/3. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out for a duck, while Devdutt Padikkal also failed to make an impact. KL Rahul offered some resistance, however.
Kohli’s struggles follow a disappointing home series against New Zealand earlier this year where he scored only 93 runs in a 0-3 defeat. While he boasts a strong record in Australia – averaging over 50 with six centuries – his current form suggests a challenging series ahead.
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