'He's just embarrassing himself now' - Netizens disappointed after Virat Kohli's horror first innings against Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Test series opener against visitors India at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium got off to a flying start after the hosts made light work of the Indian top order. India were in trouble after losing openers Shubman Gill and KL Rahul early in the innings, but it was the wicket of the in-form Virat Kohli for a solitary run that delighted the hosts.

After a disappointing ODI series loss against the visitors, India were eyeing a solid start in the Test series, which holds vital WTC points. However, their plans were halted in the morning session of the first Test as Bangladesh bowlers made merry on a rank turner.

Opening batters Shubman Gill and KL Rahul were guilty of playing loose shots that cost them their wickets, failing to capitalize on their decent start. But the former Indian skipper Virat Kohli fell prey to a delivery from Taijul Islam that spun away trapping him plumb in front of the wicket. Kohli even burned a review in hopes of overturning the decision. 

It was the stand-in Indian skipper KL Rahul who won the toss and decided to bat first on a spin-friendly track in Chattogram. The visitors made a decent start to the game as both Gill, and Rahul were watchful initially. However, India slumped from 41/0 to 48/3 to hand the home side the advantage in the morning session of the series opener. 

The Indian team turned a few heads after the team management decided to go with just two fast bowlers, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj for the first Test. The visitors opted for three spinning options Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav in the starting eleven. But given the early signs, India's ploy might pay dividends in the game.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Virat Kohli's poor outing in first innings of the series opener:

Sach baat ye hai laxman ki Kohli ab thodi si bhi spin ni khel paata 😭😭

— Phenomenal Op 🇮🇳 (@phenomenal_op) December 14, 2022

hmare kohli ko hr match me ball of century pd jati h

— rowdy rathore (@bherupalrathore) December 14, 2022

Playing like tail ender against spin😟 want old spin hitter kohli😭

— TheKing (@TheKing67833599) December 14, 2022

Kohli struggled in test since last year and its a harsh truth.
Apart from his knock in Chennai 2nd innings,79 against South Africa he has really struggled a lot.
Hope he will be back🤞

— Amio🏏 (@amio_264) December 14, 2022

Virat Kohli got out for just 1 run!!!#BANvIND #INDvBAN #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/koDD2heKRB

— Cric18👑 (@Criclav_18) December 14, 2022

Why such unplayable deliveries will only get to virat...
And he has that skill to counter attack .but what happened bruh @imVkohli 💔 https://t.co/2Heh8m3bx4

— Sai (@SidViratStan1) December 14, 2022

kill it in the 2nd innings @imVkohli ♥️♥️

— 𝔞𝔫𝔲𝔰𝔥𝔨𝔞♡ (@galwithcurls) December 14, 2022

Since 2019 in Test,

Rohit Sharma
30 innings, 1552 runs average 55.43 with 5 100s and 4 50s

Virat Kohli
43 innings, 1484 runs average 36.30 with 2 100s and 8 50s

Since 2020
Rohit sharma
24 innings, 996 Runs, Average 45.27

Virat kohli
33 innings, 873 runs, average 26.45

— Lionel Mishra 🇦🇷 (@mishraa_op) December 14, 2022

Kohli's just embarrassing himself now.
Getting out is one thing but in his last 5 innings he hasn't even lasted 50 balls once.

— Pricviz (@Pric_viz_) December 14, 2022

Its probably time we all acknowledge Kohli's issues against spin.
Its not only about attacking anymore. He looks way too fidgety even defending, at the start of his innings.

— Hitesh Garg (@hitesh_garg18) December 14, 2022