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Gautam Gambhir's Deputy Backs Under-Fire Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma; Asks Fans To Be A Bit Patient

Debashis Sarangi

Kohli and Rohit have had a miserable series vs NZ [Source: PTI]Kohli and Rohit have had a miserable series vs NZ [Source: PTI]

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India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar came out in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's support following the legendary duo's underwhelming performance in the ongoing New Zealand series. Led by Rohit, India have already conceded the series to the visitors, losing the first two Tests comprehensively. 

The abysmal batting form of Kohli and Rohit was a major reason behind India's disastrous outing in the home Test series. While skipper Rohit has struck only 62 runs at an average of 15.50, Kohli has nothing significant in his kitty apart from a 70-run knock in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test. 

Abhishek Nayar Stands With Kohli, Rohit

Meanwhile, Nayar has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid criticism. Nayar thinks that rough patch is a part and parcel of the game and it can affect any cricketer. 

However, he revealed that the legendary batters have done the hard yards and it would be a matter of time before they regain their mojo with game-defining knocks. 

"I've seen nothing but love for them all over. When a top player, when someone who's been through the journey, goes through a lull, a lot of times it's about giving them their space and trusting that they will come back. They will put in the work,” Nayar was quoted as saying by PTI. 

Nayar Asks Fans To Keep Patience

Furthermore, he urged the Indian fans to be patient and motivate the talismanic batters to turn things around in the final dead rubber in Mumbai. 

"Everyone's worked really hard, everyone wants to do well, whether you're Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma or even someone as young as Shubman Gill. The effort is there. Sometimes, sometimes you've got to be a little patient, even with the greatest of players, and they can have tough times. I'm pretty sure sooner rather than later, we'll have more to praise about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and everyone else as well," he added. 

(With Inputs From PTI)