Dinesh Karthik's Candid Take on Virat Kohli's Struggles in Domestic Cricket

India's shocking 113-run defeat to New Zealand in Pune marked a historic moment, as the Kiwis secured a 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series, ending India's impressive 12-year home winning streak. Chasing a daunting target of 359 runs, India was bowled out for 245, largely due to Mitchell Santner's six-wicket haul. Amid this loss, Virat Kohli's poor form has emerged as a significant concern for Rohit Sharma and the team.

In the two Tests, Kohli's performance has been disappointing, managing only a 70-run knock in the first match. In the second Test, he fell to Santner for just 1 and 17 runs, highlighting his ongoing struggles against left-arm spinners.

Critics, including former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, have pointed out Kohli's issues against spin, urging him to address these shortcomings. "Virat Kohli has faced challenges this series, with three underwhelming innings out of four. Spinners have consistently troubled him, and it's time he finds a way to bounce back," Karthik stated on Cricbuzz. He emphasized that at Kohli's level of talent, facing challenges is part of the journey, particularly on spin-friendly pitches in India.