Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia at Perth did not go as fans had hoped.
Coming in at No.3 after Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal, the Indian star lasted just eight deliveries before falling for a duck, caught by Cooper Connolly off Mitchell Starc.
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This marked Kohli’s 39th duck for India in the International Cricket.
How did Virat Kohli get out in Perth in the first ODI against Australia?
Kohli came to the crease after Rohit fell for 8 runs. Adjusting to the pace and bounce at Optus Stadium, he looked slightly off rhythm.
Starc delivered a perfect outswinger, pitched outside off, tempting Kohli to play his trademark cover drive.
The bat’s outer edge carried straight to backward point, where Connolly completed a brilliant diving catch. It was also his first duck in ODIs on Australian soil.
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Who leads the list of ducks for India in international cricket?
Kohli’s 39 ducks place him third on this list. Zaheer Khan still holds the top spot with 43, followed by Ishant Sharma at 40.
Below is a look at the players with the most ducks for India across all formats:
| Player | Ducks |
|---|---|
| Zaheer Khan | 43 |
| Ishant Sharma | 40 |
| Virat Kohli | 39 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 37 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 35 |
| Anil Kumble | 35 |
| Rohit Sharma | 34 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 34 |
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