Former India coach Ravi Shastri has always been known for his blunt opinions, and this time, it was Virat Kohli’s recent struggles with the bat that caught his attention. Kohli, who has been India’s premier batter for over a decade, has been going through a rough patch, falling cheaply in a series of innings. Shastri, never one to mince words, described Kohli’s dismissals as “funny” in a recent commentary session, raising eyebrows.
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Shastri said, “When you’re a player like Virat Kohli, you’re expected to deliver consistently, and these funny dismissals just don’t fit in with his stature.” His choice of the word “funny” wasn’t meant to demean Kohli but to highlight the odd nature of his dismissals, often getting out to deliveries that he would have dispatched comfortably during his prime. He added, “It’s not like he’s playing badly, it’s just that luck isn’t on his side, and these dismissals look bizarre, given his caliber.”
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Kohli’s run of poor form has been a talking point for fans and pundits alike, especially since he’s historically been India’s rock in critical matches. Shastri went on to stress that Kohli just needs to focus on his basics and trust his abilities to bounce back. “This is a phase, and every great player goes through it. But knowing Virat, he’ll come back stronger.”
As Kohli continues to search for consistency, Shastri’s remarks will no doubt serve as a reminder that even the best can have off days. And when it’s someone like Kohli, the entire cricketing world watches and waits for his inevitable comeback.
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