Tue Dec 31 05:45:31 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Struggles Continue: Calls for Succession Plan as Former Pacer Raises Concerns
**Melbourne, Australia** – Virat Kohli’s continued struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy have prompted former Indian pacer Atul Wassan to call for a succession plan within the Indian cricket team. Despite a century in the Perth Test, Kohli’s overall performance in Australia has been underwhelming, with a paltry 67 runs in six innings excluding that century.
Kohli’s dismissals have been particularly concerning, with repeated instances of edging deliveries outside off-stump. His innings in the Melbourne Test ended similarly, with a push at a length ball resulting in his dismissal. This echoes his dismissals in Brisbane and Perth, leading former Australian cricketer James Brayshaw to label him a “nicking machine.”
Wassan expressed concern over Kohli’s mental state, stating, “No one knows what is going on inside Virat Kohli’s mind.” He emphasized the need for clarity and a planned transition, arguing that the current situation is unfair to the team management and the overall cricketing structure. Kohli’s poor form, averaging just over 24 in Tests this year with only one century and one half-century, has fueled speculation about his future and prompted some fans to call for his retirement. Wassan’s comments highlight the growing pressure on Kohli and the need for a strategic approach to managing the transition of India’s batting line-up.
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