Expectations were high from Indian skipper Virat Kohli when he came on to bat on the first day of first Test match of the three-match series at Newlands Cape Town on January 5. But Virat Kohli failed to impress his fans as few Twitter users started trolling the captain after he was sent back to pavilion at the personal score of five runs.
When Virat Kohli had come out to bat, India were suffering the early loss of explosive Indian openers Murali Vijay (1) and Shikhar Dhawan (16). Last year being prolific for him, there were high expectations from the Indian skipper. In the recently concluded three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Virat had scored two double centuries and therefore the Indians fans expected the captain to bail India out of the dire straits.
However, it’s wasn’t Kohli’s day, as he failed to read Morne Morkel ball and handed over his wicket to the South African on his very first delivery. At the end of the first day India were struggling at 28 for three.
Expections:- Kohli can score in every condition….
Reality:- On batting pitch score more than 200, On green top less than 20.
And still some people compare him with steve smith😂😂#INDvSA #SAvIND #Viratkohli
— Being Msdian (@BeingMsdian25) January 5, 2018
Expections:- Kohli can score in every condition….
Reality:- On batting pitch score more than 200, On green top less than 20.
And still some people compare him with steve smith😂😂#INDvSA #SAvIND #Viratkohli
— Being Msdian (@BeingMsdian25) January 5, 2018
Virat Kohli right now : #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/OKBUufJ6AO
— Akshay Jain (@AkshayKatariyaa) January 5, 2018
Coach : why are you struggling in South Africa?
Virat Kohli : even the great Mahatma Gandhi struggled here, mai kya cheez hun. #INDvSA
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) January 5, 2018
Virat Kohli is an extremely good batsman. He is nowhere near the same class as Tendulkar or Lara nor is he a flat track bully. Ridiculous hysteria as always. Expecting Smith to be labelled a FTB too when he struggles against this attack.
— Shankster (@TenniceFan) January 5, 2018
Virat Kohli is going to have his heart in his mouth during first half hour of play tomorrow. With the pitch having quickened and the pacers being relentless, if Rohit nicks off for a single digit score tomorrow, ViKo will come under heavy criticism for dropping Rahane. #INDvSA
— Srini Mama 💲 (@SriniMama16) January 5, 2018
#SAvIND there is a reason steve smith @stevesmith49 is best batsman he can play in any conditions virat kohli needs subcontinent conditions and a lot of hype lol
— chit (@chitranshuOz) January 5, 2018
It would take atleast 10-15 innings for Virat Kohli to come out of Honeymoon hangover and play his natural game.
— Bhaad me Jaa.. (@iAbhishek_J) January 5, 2018
Shadi ke baad first inning me fail.
— Pharmacist (@vikaas_guj) January 5, 2018
Modiji should give tips to kohli and co. before every overseas tour. #INDvSA
— Vishal (@Vishal15067) January 5, 2018
Earlier, some Twitter users were also angry with the selection of Indian playing eleven, as Virat had dropped Test specialist and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane from the opening match.