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Xtra Time Web Desk: Virat Kohli's poor form continues! Despite all analysis, hype and expectations; Kohli was dismissed for just five runs in the first innings of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on Friday, November 22.

Virat Kohli has always been on the spotlight considering his records in Australia but this time he couldn't do anything much for India. Several former Australian cricketers delivered statements on Kohli despite his dismal form in the longest format of the game in 2024. Many of them warned the Australian players about Kohli.

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However, the morning of Day 1 in Perth didn't favour Kohli and team India. Being victimised of extra bounce, Kohli fell to Josh Hazlewood. Although his intent was to play on the front foot, but the extra bounce on offer at the Optus Stadium didn't allow him to excute his plans.

Credit should be given to Hazlewood for spotting Kohli's position outside the off-stump. Winning the toss, India decided to bat first but it seems that the decision is backfiring as India has already lost half of its side scoring 60. 

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Cricket analyst Ben Jones highlighted the risk of Kohli's approach saying "Virat Kohli's average interception point in that innings was the furthest down the track ever in his Test career. It's always what he does when he's under pressure – fire with fire. Quite a thing to try and do given his form though." 

Earlier Virat also failed to score runs against New Zealand which caused India brutally and here also the failure of Virat made an impact on India's scorecard. When will Virat Kohli start scoring again and help India to cross the line!