IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Gavaskar tears into Virat Kohli's technique, points out basic flaws

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has once again criticised Virat Kohli's batting technique after second ODI against Australia on Sunday, March 19. Gavaskar believes that Kohli needs to make a few amendments to his batting technique after latter got dismissed LBW by Nathan Ellis in today's match. Gavaskar on commentary said that Kohli has been playing wrong line se days. ''He once again got out making same mistake. He should have played ball toward square leg and t mid-on. He has cultivated this habit and hence he is looking uncomfortable,'' former India cricketer said.

Kohli has t been able to perform in ongoing ODI series against Australia, scoring just 4 and 31 runs in first two matches respectively. Kohli had recently gained form in 50-over format when he smashed two brilliant centuries against Sri Lanka in January. Prior to that, Kohli also scored a century against Bangladesh in an ODI match. However, it appears that Kohli has once again lost touch with his batting as he has been unable to score big runs for his team. 

Despite Kohli's recent struggles with bat, he has been a phemenal player for India for past decade or so. Kohli is only behind legendary Sachin Tendulkar on list of most international centuries scored by cricketers. Kohli has registered more than 25,000 runs for India across formats since making his debut in 2008. 34-year-old has smashed 8,416 runs in 108 Test matches including 28 centuries and as many half-centuries. He has 12,844 runs in 273 ODIs including 46 tons. Kohli is also highest run scorer in T20Is with 4,008 runs in 115 matches.  

India vs Australia

Australia won match against India by an ermous margin of 10 wickets, with Mitchell Starc claiming a five-wicket haul (his ninth in ODI cricket). India's first innings ended at just 117 runs, marking ir lowest score against Australia on home soil in ODIs. Australia chased down target, scoring 121/0 in just 11 overs. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head played crucial innings of 66* and 51* runs respectively, contributing significantly to Australia's victory. Starc's impressive performance earned him player of match award.

Im: BCCI