James Anderson and Pat Cummins have troubled him by moving the ball late, forcing edges to the slips or wicketkeeper when playing away from his body.
His challenge increased as bowlers delivered outside off with varying lengths and movement. A well-placed gully fielder or third slip often aids this attack. In Sydney during the 2003-04 tour, Sachin Tendulkar played an unbeaten 241 that Kohli can emulate.
The series ended 1-1, and Aussie legend Steve Waugh played his last Test. Before this marathon knock, Tendulkar was dismissed behind the wicket and had yet to score in the series.
Batting first, Aakash Chopra (45) and Virender Sehwag (72) set the stage for Tendulkar's master stroke to stun the Aussies. Tendulkar stopped scoring between mid-off and point and didn't get sucked in by Aussie pacers bowling outside his off-stump. Sachin taught batting at the SCG.
In an exhibition of masterful batting, Tendulkar added 353 runs with another Australia tormentor VVS Laxman (178) as Brett Lee conceded 201 runs off 39.3 overs and India declared at 705/7. Waugh saved Australia in the second innings by batting out of his skin.
The knock showed his mental toughness and patience. He neutralized the Australian bowlers and frustrated their plans by leaving balls outside off-stump and scoring in safer areas.
Kohli can also fix his problems with patience and discipline. Tendulkar understood his limitations and showed that adaptability and situational awareness are essential in tough series phases.
Kohli could learn from this by not letting bowlers dictate terms. Adjusting his technique and shot selection to conditions and opposition plans would help him overcome his weaknesses.
Kohli, who loves long innings, could improve by cutting out risky shots when needed. Kohli can overcome obstacles and win matches in tough conditions by following Tendulkar's Sydney approach.