Virat Kohli’s “Glittering CV” Takes a Harsh Hit with “Lowest-Ever” Jab from Ex-England Captain After India’s 46 All Out Debacle vs NZ

Former England cricket captain and respected commentator Michael Atherton made an intriguing observation following India’s shocking collapse to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand. Writing in his column for *The Times UK*, Atherton highlighted a significant detail about Virat Kohli’s otherwise impressive cricketing resume. He pointed out that Kohli, often praised for his glittering achievements, now holds the dubious distinction of being part of two of India’s three lowest-ever Test scores.Virat Kohli’s “Glittering CV” Takes a Harsh Hit with “Lowest-Ever” Jab from Ex-England Captain After India’s 46 All Out Debacle vs NZ.

“Virat Kohli’s glittering CV now includes being a part of two of India’s three lowest-ever scores,” Atherton remarked, referencing India’s infamous 36 all out against Australia in Adelaide just four years earlier. Atherton’s commentary followed India’s unexpected batting failure in the home Test, which left many fans and pundits searching for explanations.

Atherton compared India’s recent collapse to a similar experience England had in 1994, when they were bowled out for the same score, 46, by the West Indies in Port of Spain. However, he was quick to note key differences between the two dismal innings. England’s collapse happened in the final innings of an away Test, where they had lost the toss, whereas India’s embarrassment came in the first innings of a home Test, after winning the toss and opting to bat.Virat Kohli’s “Glittering CV” Takes a Harsh Hit with “Lowest-Ever” Jab from Ex-England Captain After India’s 46 All Out Debacle vs NZ.

In his analysis, Atherton underscored how India’s 46 all out came before the memory of their previous lowest score, 36 against Australia, had even fully faded. “India’s batsmen plumbed the depths again before the previous embarrassment had slipped from memory,” Atherton wrote, noting how India’s batting woes have reappeared on more than one occasion in recent years.

Atherton also pointed out that three key Indian players—Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah—had the unfortunate distinction of being part of both batting collapses, in Adelaide and now at home against New Zealand.

In a playful yet poignant twist, Atherton welcomed current India captain Rohit Sharma to what he described as his “world.” Atherton had been England’s captain during the infamous 46 all out in 1994 and empathized with the disappointment Rohit must have felt. “Welcome to my world, Rohit. There is not that much common ground between myself and India’s swashbuckling captain, Rohit Sharma, but we both now know what it is like to captain a side that has been bowled out for 46,” Atherton quipped. He concluded by acknowledging the immense pressure both captains face, noting that “all the feverish adulation from a billion fans doesn’t diminish the hurt pride that follows such ignominy.”Virat Kohli’s “Glittering CV” Takes a Harsh Hit with “Lowest-Ever” Jab from Ex-England Captain After India’s 46 All Out Debacle vs NZ.

This analysis adds another layer to the ongoing conversation about India’s recent struggles and Kohli’s role in two of their most infamous Test collapses.