Courtesy of his dismissal, Kohli went on to register an embarrassing record, as he recorded the second-lowest average in Test cricket, counting matches since the start of 2024. In fact, Kohli is the only mainstream batter in the top 4, with the other three being bowlers.

Virat Kohli has struggled in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under this time. What is typically a productive venue for him has proven difficult as his Test form continues to decline.

Virat Kohli joins an unfortunate list with a low average in the first innings of Test matches since 2024, highlighted by his struggle against outside off-stump deliveries. During the final Test against Australia,

Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.

Steve Smith and Virat Kohli combine for a viral moment during the India Vs Australia 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as the Australian 'nearly' managed to procued a golden duck dismissal of the Indian batter with a sensational take in slip region.

A DRS controversy stirred up during the fifth Test between India and Australia when a relay catch involving Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne off Virat Kohli's bat was ruled not out by the third umpire.