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'Don’t Sledge Virat Kohli...,' Ex-Pacer's Bold Advice To Tackle Indian Superstar

image-llwqfqwxVirat Kohli is known for his aggression on the field (Twitter)

Former South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has offered advice to bowlers regarding Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Ntini suggests that sledging Kohli might not be the best approach, as it could backfire.

In previous instances, teams like Australia have attempted to engage in verbal exchanges with Kohli as part of their strategy to unsettle the premier batsman in the opposing team. However, this approach yielded unfavorable outcomes for the hosts, as Kohli responded by amassing runs.

In a candid conversation on the "Backstage With Boria" show, Ntini stressed the importance of not engaging in sledging when facing him on the field. 

"Don't sledge Virat Kohli. Any bowler who sledges him will have to pay the price. If you don't sledge and just let him be, he could get bored and make a mistake,"  said Virat Kohli while speaking to RevSportz.

Continuing with this theme, Ntini endorsed the concept of keeping silence while bowling to Kohli.

"Let me tell you something about Virat Kohli, something I will tell every South African bowler who will bowl to him. Don't say a word to him when he is batting. I repeat, don't sledge him by saying anything to him."


"If you do so you are actually playing into his hands. He wants the sledge if you know him. He wants the combat and loves such things. If you do so, you are actually giving in to what he wants and it will only make him that much more determined and he will make you pay. Rather, just keep silent against him. When he sees a bowler not say things, he will get bored. He needs action in the middle to be at his best. When he doesn't get it, he will find it boring and that's when he can make a mistake."

Kohli possesses a distinct demeanor, thriving when presented with challenges. When competitors aim to provoke him, he tends to elevate his performance to its zenith.