Kapil Dev refrains from advising Virat Kohli on overcoming his struggle in Australia. He emphasized it is solely up to the star battery to recover.
Kapil Dev Refuses To Advice Virat Kohli
Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev has refused to offer advice to Virat Kohli. Kohli is continuously facing challenges in Australia. Despite showing a glimpse of form with a century in Perth, Kohli’s struggles were visible during the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. The Aussie pacers exposed his weakness outside off-stumps.
Kohli, dismissed for scores of 7 and 11 in Adelaide. He has been under check for his inconsistent performance. With an average of just 22.62 across formats this year. Kohli’s Form has raised concerns ahead of the crucial Brisbane Test.
Kapil Dev, However remains confident in Kohli’s ability to recover.”Virat Kohli is one of the best cricketers we have seen in our country. If you put top four batsmen, he will be there. If he is going through a rough time, it is only up to him how fast he can bounce back,” Kapil told reporters while speaking about the Indian superstar.
Virat Kohli’s Form In 2024
Virat Kohli’s performance this year has been underwhelming. He has scored 611 runs in 21 matches. With just one century and two half centuries, the star battery has failed to live up to expectations. In Tests, Kohli has managed 372 runs with a below-par average of 26.64.
The inconsistency has been there particularly in matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand this year. However, Kohli’s ability to bounce back cannot be ruled out.
Kapil Dev’s Views On Indian Captaincy
Kapil Dev also spoke about Jasprit Bumrah‘s leadership. While Bumrah impressed as captain during India’s victory in Perth, Kapil advised caution regarding early judgments.
“I think it is too early to talk about that. With one performance, you can’t say he is the best, and with one bad performance, you can’t say he doesn’t deserve it.
“Let a player play a lot of cricket, take on a lot of captaincy. Ups and downs will come, and then you judge a person by how he reacts in difficult times, not in good times. In good times, we don’t have to judge. When he is down and out…”
Kapil’s comments highlight the need for consistency before making leadership decisions, especially with a player like Bumrah. Rohit Sharma’s absence has sparked debates about India’s leadership options, but Kapil believes patience is essential.
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