This is the first time Kohli has been out for back-to-back ducks in ODIs.
Virat Kohli’s second successive duck in the ongoing India versus Australia ODI series and his gesture towards the Adelaide crowd while walking back to the dressing room have once again stirred the retirement rumours.
Having retired from T20Is and Tests, Kohli has become one-format player. The first ODI in Perth on Sunday (October 19) marked his return to international cricket for the first time since March this year.
On his much-anticipated comeback, Kohli bagged an eight-ball duck. He perished against Mitchell Starc while chasing a big drive away from his body.
On Thursday (October 23), the Indian stalwart was trapped in front of the wicket for a four-ball duck by Xavier Bartlett. This is the first time Kohli has been dismissed for back-to-back ducks in ODIs.
While walking back to the pavilion, Virat Kohli thanked the crowd by raising his gloves. His gesture suggested that it was his last appearance at the iconic Adelaide Oval, where he has scored five centuries across formats.
However, the netizens felt it was more than that, with many suggesting that the 36-year-old Kohli is close to retiring from the international arena.
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