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Virat Kohli made his return to international cricket with an eight-ball duck as he struggled to get going during India\u2019s seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the first ODI held at the Perth Stadium. Walking out to bat after the early exit of opener Rohit Sharma, Kohli faced a probing spell from Mitchell Starc, who tested him with a short delivery and then dangled the carrot by going outside off and beating the outside edge before luring him to play another booming drive as he edged to be caught at backward point.<\/p>\n

It was the first international match for Kohli since the final of the Champions Trophy held in March this year and the first competitive fixture since the IPL final in June. The failure will surely force a rethink, but Australia legend Matthew Hayden feels Kohli needs to keep a clear head and avoid complicating his approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cVirat Kohli\u2019s striking ability and contact points are exceptional. After scoring 14,000 runs in this format, there\u2019s little to question about his approach, as he consistently plays the ball on the rise and finds timing early,” Hayden said on Star Sports<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne thing I hope he avoids is arguing with himself and overthinking, which can lead to mistakes. He is destructive when he has clarity, certainty, and the ability to read the game \u2013 qualities his experience provides,” he added.<\/p>\n

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, who has worked with Kohli, dissected the 36-year-old\u2019s approach, pointing out how it\u2019s quite different from what he usually does.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussion will always be around playing square of the wicket in Australia. With the extra pace, bounce, and lateral movement on offer, you want to let the ball come to you, play it late and behind the body. That\u2019s slightly different from what Virat has traditionally done here. He\u2019s someone who likes to take charge, walk towards the bowlers, and play in straighter areas,” Nayar said on JioHotstar<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday was a different challenge. Mitchell Starc seemed one step ahead; he didn\u2019t go for the full and fast deliveries we\u2019re used to seeing, but instead, hit the pitch hard and went across the batter,” he added.<\/p>\n

Nayar observed that Australia bowled to a plan against Kohli, but the former India captain will reflect and give a fitting response.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, there were definite plans against Virat. In white-ball cricket, unlike the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where there was more grass and movement, this was about variation in pace and angles. I\u2019m sure Virat will go back, study his videos, and look at adjustments, maybe playing deeper in the crease or later towards third man could be better options. We saw him work on that during the BGT, and I\u2019m confident he\u2019ll reflect, adapt, and come back with better plans to deliver the runs we all expect from him,” Nayar said.<\/p>\n

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Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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