“I don’t think Virat Kohli would have played that shot if he wasn’t near a personal landmark, Sunil Gavaskar Blunt Remark Over Kohli’s Wicket In WTC Final.

In a thrilling contest for the prestigious ICC World Test Championship final,(WTC Final) Australia exhibited remarkable dominance as they defeated India by a margin of 209 runs, emerging as the new world champions in Test cricket. While Team India displayed resilience on day 4 while pursuing a daunting target of 444 runs, finishing the day at 164/3, their hopes were dashed on the final day when the Australian bowlers exerted immense pressure, leading to impulsive shot selections from the Indian batsmen.In this crucial encounter, Virat Kohli, India’s key player, approached his innings cautiously. However, he succumbed to the Australian attack and became the first victim of the day. Scott Boland, in particular, showcased his impeccable bowling skills, enticing Kohli to go for a shot outside the off stump in an attempt to alleviate the mounting pressure. Unfortunately for Kohli, his stroke resulted in a thick edge that flew to the slip cordon, where Steve Smith executed an exceptional catch, shattering India’s aspirations of achieving a historic record chase.

Sunil Gavaskar remarked “I don’t think Virat Kohli would have played that shot if he wasn’t near a personal landmark,”.

He added Given the match situation, India were staring down the barrel and needed Kohli to put a partnership.