As the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa approaches, the spotlight is on Indian captain Virat Kohli. Despite his recent struggles in the tournament, former West Indies opener and skipper Chris Gayle refuses to “write off” the “special” player
Source : TOI
Kohli, who was in top-notch form for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 Indian Premier League, has faced challenges with the bat during the current T20 World Cup. However, Gayle, who also played alongside Kohli for RCB, believes that the Indian captain can rise to the occasion in the most important match of the tournament.
“These things happen to superstars or world-class players such as Virat. We know how dominant he has been in previous World Cups. A bad patch can happen to anybody. But the good thing about it? He is in the final, and sometimes big players can step up and win the actual game for the team,” Gayle said during a media conference
source : ONE India
Kohli’s IPL statistics stand in stark contrast to his T20 World Cup record. While he won the Orange Cap in the IPL with 741 runs at an average of 61.75, he has struggled in the ongoing T20 World Cup, scoring only 75 runs in seven games. However, with the final against South Africa looming, all eyes will be on Kohli to deliver when it matters most.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Kensington Oval, with a reserve day in case of rain interruptions. Fans around the world eagerly await the clash between two cricketing giants, and Gayle’s endorsement adds to the anticipation of a thrilling encounter.
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