Sources: 
Former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has taken a sharp dig at Virat Kohli's batting vulnerability, questioning if the star Indian batter remains susceptible to deliveries outside the off-stump.
Manjrekar praised KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their improved technique, noting,
"We know of a former batter who would have gone after that delivery and got himself into trouble. But not these two."This pointed reference alludes to Kohli's well-documented struggles against balls pitched outside off-stump, a weakness that was particularly exposed during India's 2024/25 tour of Australia. Kohli's repeated dismissals in such scenarios have drawn criticism and raised questions about his adaptability against quality seam bowling.
The critique underscores a broader discussion about Kohli's form and technique in recent times, especially as younger players like Rahul and Jaiswal demonstrate greater composure and shot selection against challenging deliveries.
"Kohli infamously got out repeatedly to deliveries outside the off-stump on multiple times," the commentary noted, highlighting the glaring nature of this technical flaw.
As Kohli continues to be a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, this off-stump jibe by Manjrekar adds fuel to debates on whether the veteran batsman can overcome this persistent vulnerability and regain his dominant form.
The contrasting performances of Rahul and Jaiswal suggest a shift in technique and temperament among India's batting ranks, potentially signaling a new era of resilience against seam bowling challenges.
Sources: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized Virat Kohli's vulnerability to deliveries outside the off-stump, highlighting Kohli's repeated dismissals during India's 2024/25 Australia tour. Manjrekar contrasted this with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's improved technique against such deliveries.
