IPL 2022 | Virat Kohli registers his third golden duck of the season
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper took another decisive blow against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 54th match of the IPL 2022 started off in the worst possible way for Virat Kohli as he returned to the pavilion with a golden duck, yet again.
On the very first ball of the match, Kohli tried to flick spinner Jagadeesha Suchith but directed a simple catch towards SRH skipper Kane Williamson.
Stunned by the incident, fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment. It was Kohli's third golden duck in IPL 2022. His previous golden duck was also against Hyderabad at the hands of Marco Jansen.
The star batsman has been struggling to keep up with his expectations. His poor form has been consistent and unwavering. Kohli had stepped down as captain in all forms of the game last year, but things haven't worked out for the Indian talisman.
Fans and peers believed that since Kohli gave up the captaincy, he would continue his stint as the highest run-scorer in the IPL. But his below par run spell continued nevertheless.
He has accounted for a meagre 216 runs in 11 innings, which, compared to his previous IPL performances, is modest, to say the least.
The right-handed batter is undoubtedly having a forgettable season. As a result, cricketing pundits have raised their concerns and have advised Kohli to take a well needed 'break' from the game.
Former cricketers are apprehensive about India's future ahead of the T20 World Cup this year. As one of the leading batters of team India, Virat's form will be crucial for the team.
Although the former skipper has nothing to prove, he has certainly set a precedent for himself. And in order to perform in accord with his previous accomplishments, he has to make sure that he is not overworked and overwhelmed in the current season of the IPL.
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