Former Pakistan cricketer Aaqib Javed questions Kohli's form


image-l6rpxd6gVirat Kohli will be crucial to India's chances ahead

Former Indian captain and star batter Virat Kohli's lean patch has turned out to be a nightmare for him and his fans. His lack of form has been a worrying sign for selectors in the recent past, and considering the World Cup is around the corner, the batting maestro will look to revive to his best.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan speedster Aaqib Javed who was prominent during the 1990's has claimed that other outstanding players like Joe Root, Babar Azam and Kane Williamson's rough patch won't be as long as Kohli's. He made this claim after the right-hander was found to be facing glitches in his technicality while batting.

Furthermore, he added that if the 33-year-old is unable to score runs against their arch-rivals Pakistan, and India loses that match, then everyone will start questioning his place in the team.


What Aaqib Javed said

"There are two types of great players. One is, if they have is a soft area and they get a little stuck there, their rough patch continues. The others are technically sound players, whose rough patch cannot go for that long, like Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Joe Root. It is difficult to find their weakness,

"Kohli gets stuck at times with the deliveries outside off stump. James Anderson has dismissed him a lot,

"Let's take Kohli for an example, if he is not that confident, and India lose against Pakistan, they also face a similar situation like us. If he does not score runs, then questions will be asked on 'why did you play him?'"


Kohli's struggle might end soon

What could come as a blessing in disguise, Kohli's short break could come in handy, helping him rejuvenate before the upcoming Asia Cup.



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