Former Indian cricketers support Virat Kohli’s sharp response to critics

New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s brilliant batting performance, smashing an unbeaten 70 off 44 balls, led Royal Challengers Bangalore to an impressive nine-wicket win against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, cementing his position as the Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024. However, amid his stellar performances, Kohli’s strike rate and approach faced scrutiny, to which the former Indian captain reacted sharply. After the match, Kohli gave an emotional reply to his critics, questioning their right to comment ‘from the box’ and reaffirming his unwavering focus on ensuring his team’s success. With over 15 years of professional cricket experience, Kohli stressed the role of muscle memory in his consistent performances, putting to rest any doubts about his approach. While Kohli’s comments sparked debate among users, former India cricketers Mohammed Kaif and Navjot Singh Sidhu came to his defense during the commentary. Kaif highlighted the natural ebb and flow of the scoring rate during the middle overs, while Sidhu dismissed the unrealistic expectations placed on Kohli and reminded critics of his human nature. Kaif commented, “These days I only hear about strike-rate. People are after Kohli. Boss, between 7 and 15 overs, the slowing down is obvious. A spinner’s economy-rate is comparable to that of a fast bowler. Why? Because they bowl in the middle overs.”

Kaif underlined Kohli’s adaptability to different phases of the game, advocating a nuanced understanding of batting dynamics. Meanwhile, Sidhu praised Kohli’s exceptional batting ability, especially against spinners like Titans’ Sai Kishore. “People think Kohli is God. He is a human being, so will play like a human being. Why don’t we pay attention to the fact that the guy has 80 centuries. And if you look carefully, today he is on the backfoot. Played and lofted.” Spinner. Tell me how many people can do this? Hitting a left-arm spinner against spin… how many people can do that? So Kohli has the presence, he also values ​​his wicket,” Sidhu said, highlighting Kohli’s ability to cherish his wicket and hit difficult shots. Kohli’s excellent form matters a lot as Team India is preparing to announce its squad for the T20 World Cup, as the pitches of West Indies and America can present a challenge for the batsmen. Kohli’s rich experience in such conditions positions him as a vital asset in India’s quest for glory, as they aim to end their ICC trophy drought.

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