'Stupid Stupid Stupid!' from Virat Kohli, Fans vent anger on Sydney Test failure

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The Sydney Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has added another chapter to Virat Kohli's recent struggles, sparking outrage among fans. The Indian batsman, dismissed on a familiar outside-off-stump delivery for just 17 off 69 balls, left India in a precarious position in this must-win encounter.

This marked the seventh instance in nine innings this series where Kohli fell to the same weakness, prompting brutal trolling on social media.

"Fitness wins you matches only when you contribute with your primary skill. If you have chinks in your armour and can't fix them for over half a decade, merely being fit or experienced isn't enough," tweeted one fan, echoing the growing frustration. Another wrote, "Stupid, stupid, stupid performance by Virat Kohli! Same mistake every time outside off-stump. #Chokli."

Adding fuel to the fire, reports have surfaced suggesting a senior player has assumed the unofficial role of "Mr. Fix It" in the dressing room, guiding the team in Rohit Sharma's absence. Speculation has pointed to Kohli, further polarizing fans. Rohit Sharma enthusiasts, already disheartened by their favorite player's exclusion, joined the chorus of criticism, with some implying Kohli's underperformance undermines his leadership.

The match also marked Jasprit Bumrah's debut as captain, a move seen by many as a signal of India's transitional phase. Fans questioned the decision to persist with Kohli in the XI despite his dwindling form. "This chokli can't even fix his problems but wants to fix captaincy," read another scathing tweet.

Kohli's once-glorious series began with a century in Perth but has since spiraled. Scores of 7, 11, 3, 36, and 5 across the series have left him with a meager tally of 184 runs. Fans lamented the lack of improvement, particularly in a match where India's top order collapsed, exacerbating the absence of Rohit Sharma.

As India fights to stay alive in the series, the spotlight remains firmly on Kohli. With just one innings left on the tour, the former captain faces mounting pressure to deliver, both as a batsman and a team leader.