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End is near as Virat Kohli bids goodbye to emotional Adelaide crowd after duck in 2nd ODI

Akshita Patel

Virat Kohli bids farewell to Adelaide [Source: @_cricketsparshm, @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]Virat Kohli bids farewell to Adelaide [Source: @_cricketsparshm, @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

It was not the ending fans hoped for. Virat Kohli’s potential final appearance at the Adelaide Oval ended in heartbreak as the Indian legend was dismissed for a duck in the second ODI against Australia.

Facing just four balls, Kohli was trapped LBW by Xavier Bartlett, who produced a sharp inswinger that beat the former captain’s defence. 

The on-field umpire raised his finger immediately, and although Virat Kohli looked tempted to review, his partner Rohit Sharma advised against it. 

Replays confirmed the ball was crashing into the stumps.

Virat Kohli hints at imminent retirement after duck in Adelaide

It was a moment of silence at the Adelaide Oval, a ground where Virat Kohli has delivered so many masterclasses in the past. As he walked back slowly, head bowed, he paused to acknowledge the crowd. 

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In a poignant moment, Kohli waved to the stands, and the fans responded with a standing ovation, knowing this could be his final innings at the venue that has witnessed some of his greatest knocks.

Virat’s action triggered a wave on social media, with fans fearing his imminent retirement. 

Notably, the dismissal marked the second consecutive duck for Virat Kohli in the ongoing three-match series, following his failure in Perth, where he edged a wide delivery from Mitchell Starc. 

Virat Kohli walks away after owning Adelaide

Despite the disappointment, Kohli’s legacy at Adelaide remains unmatched. He finishes with 976 runs at the venue, the most by any visiting batter. 

From his memorable 2014 Test century to his countless match-winning innings, Adelaide Oval will always be a part of Kohli’s cricketing story.

But for now, it's goodbye. Virat Kohli, one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, sees his career hanging by a thread. These back-to-back ducks will massively backfire, especially in his quest to stay in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

But at the same time, Kohli is not someone to drag his career for the sake of the World Cup. If he falls out of love with the sport, the 36-year-old will walk away without a thought, just like he did in the T20Is and Tests.