The Twitter users start trolling after every instance and that is exactly what happened after Indian skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for 5 in India’s first innings of the 1st Test against South Africa on Friday.
He came out to bat after India had suffered a double setback with both openers — Murali Vijay (1) and Shikhar Dhawan (16) dismissed early. A lot was expected from the Indian run-machine, who has been in some terrific form in recent times, but Morne Morkel had other ideas. Bowling his first delivery of the series, the lanky South African pacer produced some extra bounce.
India ended the day on 28 for three, trailing the hosts by 258 runs.
Fans were not impressed with the Indian performance and Kohli’s showing in particular and voiced their opinions.
Virat Kohli gets out on 5 runs only. This is what happened when u forced an employee to come office during his honeymoon days. 😋#SAvIND
— Khurram (@IKB77) January 5, 2018
#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/cE3nrin7vR
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) 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
Already, there is added pressure on Kohli and his men with the ongoing series in South Africa being seen as a litmus test for a team that has been on fire in home conditions. History is also not on visitors’ side with India yet to win a single Test series in six attempts in South Africa.
India have won just two Tests in South Africa, losing 8 and drawing seven.