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"Might Be In A Bit Of Drought...": Ricky Ponting's Verdict On Virat Kohli

Amid Virat Kohli's struggles in Test cricket, Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed the star batter to replicate his white-ball resurgence in the longest format of the game. Kohli, who ended his three-year long century drought last year during the Asia Cup, has scored just 111 runs across five innings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Ponting feels that "champion players always find a way" back, saying that he is confident that Kohli will be back to his best very soon.

India vs Australia- "Cannot Hide From The Fact...": Dinesh Karthik's Sharp Take On India's Defeat In 3rd Test

Team India had a forgetful day on Friday after they faced a nine-wicket defeat against Australia in the third Test of the four-match series in Indore. After being bowled out for 163 in the second innings, the Rohit Sharma-led side had a lead by 75 runs, which was chased by the visitors in the just few hours on Day 3 at a loss of one-wicket. For Australia, Travis Head (49*) and Marnus Labuschagne (28*) stitched a parternship of 78 runs and helped them qualify into the final of the World Test Championship. It was a tough day for India as their top-batting order struggled to face the spinners as the Indore pitch offered a lot of turn.

"Why Should I Not...": Shoaib Akhtar's Sharp Reaction When Asked About Praising Virat Kohli

Regarded by many as the greatest batter of his generation, Virat Kohli's dip in form over the last two-three years was one of the biggest topic of discussions in the cricketing folklore. Kohli, who ended his century drought during the Asia Cup last year, had taken a one-month break from cricket in August last year to work on his mental fitness. The 34-year-old came back strongly and lit up the T20 World Cup with his match-winning knock against arch-rivals Pakistan.

"Don't Think Anybody Has...": Indian Cricketer's Huge Praise For Virat Kohli

Few players have caught the imagination of the cricketing world like Virat Kohli. Dinesh Karthik has seen Kohli up close while sharing the dressing room with him for Team India and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. While speaking on RCB Podcast Season 2, the third of 10 episodes, Karthik believes Kohli's ability to stay grounded despite achieving so much on and off the field makes him a champion in all walks of life.

"Lack Of Confidence...": Sunil Gavaskar's Straightforward Analysis On India's Defeat vs Australia

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Friday came down heavily on the Indian batters for their below-par show in the third Test against Australia, saying the "pitch played on their minds". On a surface that offered sharp turn and variable bounce from the get-go, India were dismissed for 109 and 163 as Australia qualified for the World Test Championship final with a thumping nine-wicket win on the third morning.

Virat Kohli Fails To Score Big Again; Ravi Shastri And Sunil Gavaskar Give Blunt Takes

On a tricky pitch in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Indian batters struggled in both the innings in Indore. Australia need just 76 runs in the second innings to win the match. On Day 2 of the match, India were all out for 163 in the second innings with Cheteshwar Pujara top-scoring with a fighting 59. A lot was expected from Virat Kohli too, who batted with grit in the first innings on a rank turner. He started on a strong footing, looking every bit ready to take India ahead.

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia great Mark Waugh created quite a stir during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur. In that match, Virat Kohli was responsible for two dropped chances. First, the former India skipper gave Australia's star batter Steve Smith a reprieve in the 16th over of the day. On the first ball of that over, Smith went for a drive against a fuller delivery and got a thick outside edge. Stationed at first slip, Kohli stretched his right hand but could not hold on to the ball.

"Said It Would Be Difficult...": Ex-Pakistan Star's U-Turn On Virat Kohli's Comeback

Regarded by many as the greatest batter of his generation, Virat Kohli had a rough patch with the bat for the majority of 2022. The 34-year-old hadn't scored an international century in nearly three years. The former India captain also had low returns with the bat during last season's Indian Premier League. Amid his struggles with the bat, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif had suggested that once Kohli loses his magic touch, it would be difficult for him to regain his form.

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"Might Be In A Bit Of Drought...": Ricky Ponting's Verdict On Virat Kohli

India vs Australia- "Cannot Hide From The Fact...": Dinesh Karthik's Sharp Take On India's Defeat In 3rd Test

"Why Should I Not...": Shoaib Akhtar's Sharp Reaction When Asked About Praising Virat Kohli

"Don't Think Anybody Has...": Indian Cricketer's Huge Praise For Virat Kohli

"Lack Of Confidence...": Sunil Gavaskar's Straightforward Analysis On India's Defeat vs Australia

Virat Kohli Fails To Score Big Again; Ravi Shastri And Sunil Gavaskar Give Blunt Takes

"Was Sledging His...": Australia Great Clarifies Comments About Virat Kohli During Border-Gavaskar Trophy

"Said It Would Be Difficult...": Ex-Pakistan Star's U-Turn On Virat Kohli's Comeback