Fri Nov 22 21:34:48 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Poor Form Continues in Perth Test as India Fights Back
**Perth, Australia:** Virat Kohli’s struggles with the bat continued on day one of the first Test against Australia in Perth. The former Indian captain, whose form has been a concern since a disappointing series against New Zealand, managed only 5 runs off 12 balls before being caught by Usman Khawaja off the bowling of Hazlewood. This latest low score adds to a growing list of underwhelming performances.
Adding to his woes, Kohli also dropped a simple catch, failing to hold onto a chance offered by Marnus Labuschagne off Jasprit Bumrah. This dropped catch highlights a concerning trend; statistics reveal Kohli has dropped a significant number of catches since 2011, with a drop rate exceeding 29.6 percent – a higher percentage than all but one other player, James Anderson. Among batsmen, Kohli has the highest number of dropped catches during this period.
Despite Kohli’s struggles, India mounted a strong comeback thanks to a stellar bowling performance. Led by captain Jasprit Bumrah’s four-wicket haul, India reduced Australia to 7 wickets for 67 runs in response to India’s first innings total of 150. Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana also contributed with two and one wickets respectively. The match remains keenly contested.
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