Bengaluru: The first match of the 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand is being played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The first day of this test, which was going on from October 16, was completely washed out. However, the toss took place on the second day, which was in favor of the hosts. In such a situation, India came to bat first. This decision did not prove to be right. Till lunch on the second day, Team India could score only 34 runs and lost 6 wickets. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja… India’s top order completely flopped. Virat Kohli, famous as the run machine of the Indian team, was out on a duck. With this he also made an unwanted record in his name.
Active players with most dismissals for duck in international cricket
Let us tell you that Virat Kohli has jointly become the active player who has got out on the most number of ducks in international cricket. He was out for a duck for the 38th time in international cricket against New Zealand. In this shameful record, he equaled Kiwi team’s experienced fast bowler Tim Southee. Saudi has also been out for a duck 38 times in international cricket.
- Virat Kohli- 38 times
- Tim Southee- 38 times
- Rohit Sharma- 33 times
- Jonny Bairstow- 32 times
Virat Kohli has been a flop in Test this year
Before this Test match against New Zealand, Virat Kohli has played only 3 Test matches for India this year, in which he got 157 runs with his bat. Kohli, a century in Test in 2024 is far away. He has not even been able to score a half-century. India has to play a total of 7 tests further against New Zealand and Australia. Kohli’s poor form could be a matter of concern for India.