India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli has yet to fire at the T20 World Cup, raising concerns about his form. Despite a record-breaking IPL season, Kohli has managed just 5 runs in 3 outings. This has sparked debate about India’s batting order, with veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin offering a fiery take.
Change in plans could ignite Virat Kohli
With Virat Kohli struggling as an opener, Ravichandran Ashwin suggests a change. “India can promote Rishabh Pant or even include Yashasvi Jaiswal,” he said on his YouTube channel. This would allow Kohli to return to his preferred number 3 position.
Ravichandran Ashwin on Virat Kohli
“There’s no way a player like Virat Kohli loses confidence,” Ravichandran Ashwin declared. “He’ll say, ‘You dropped me down? I’ll show you what I can do!’ That’s the kind of fighter he is. I know him well.”
Golden duck woes for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s struggles are all the more surprising after his dominant IPL campaign, where he amassed 741 runs. He even suffered a rare golden duck in his last World Cup outing.
This has also impacted the race for the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 World Cups. Pakistan’s Babar Azam currently holds the top spot, while Virat Kohli needs just 104 runs to reclaim it.
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Robin Uthappa: ‘Kohli’s body language speaks volumes’
Former India batsman Robin Uthappa, joining Ravichandran Ashwin on the YouTube show, offered his own perspective. “Look at Virat’s body language after the last match,” he said. “Even for a few seconds, his confidence is clear. He knows his game, and he believes in himself. This is just a temporary setback.”
Can Kohli rediscover his golden touch and propel India forward in the Super 8 stage? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: don’t underestimate the fire within this batting legend.
