After his struggles in Australia, Virat Kohli returned to former batting coach Sanjay Bangar to refine his technique. The adjustments included enhanced back foot play, altered bat positioning, and a slightly opened stance, helping Kohli regain his form, as evidenced in his 51st ODI ton against Pakistan.
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