Virat Kohli's persistent dismissals outside off-stump in Australia raise concerns for India's Test aspirations. His weakness, particularly early in his innings, has been exploited by bowlers. Drawing inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241 in Sydney (2003-04), where he eschewed cover drives, Kohli could regain form. Tendulkar's patience and adaptability offer a valuable lesson for Kohli to overcome this challenge.
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