Fri Dec 13 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Desperate Bid for Gabba Glory: Two-Hour Nets Session Highlights Batter’s Struggle

**Brisbane, Australia** – Virat Kohli’s intense two-hour net session at the Gabba on Thursday has highlighted the Indian captain’s struggle to regain his form against Australia. The session, which saw Kohli repeatedly smashing his bats together in frustration, showcased a level of desperation rarely seen from the usually composed batsman.

Kohli’s extended practice focused on rectifying his technique against the length ball, a delivery that has been his undoing in this series. He was dismissed three times in similar fashion by Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland, each time failing to maintain balance and proper footwork.

The session involved extensive work with throwdown specialists, focusing on his weight transfer and forward push – a key element of his previous success in Australia. He was seen experimenting with different stances and approaches, trying to rediscover the proactive batting style that has yielded him many iconic innings Down Under.

Witnesses described Kohli’s session as “perennial,” lasting far longer than that of other Indian batsmen, even those with extended net sessions of their own. The intensity was palpable, with a mix of powerful drives, frustrated misses, and head-shaking moments reflecting the high stakes involved.

While his earlier success in Australia relied on a rapid back-and-across movement followed by an immediate forward lean, Kohli appears to be struggling with that second crucial element – the forward momentum – leading to instability and poor shot selection.

Although Kohli’s frustration was evident – culminating in the audible cracking of two bats – his dedication to correcting his technique was undeniable. India will be hoping his grueling session translates into a successful performance in the upcoming Gabba Test, where they desperately need a win to level the series. The outcome will hinge on whether Kohli can successfully overcome his current technical hurdle and rediscover his dominance against the Australian attack.

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