Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli has been struggling with form during the T20 World Cup in 2024. In the recent India vs England semi-final match, he was dismissed early by Reece Topley in the 3rd over. Throughout the tournament, Kohli has only managed to score 75 runs in 7 matches at an average of around 11.
Despite his poor form in the World Cup, Kohli showed exceptional performance in the IPL 2024 season, scoring over 700 runs with a strike rate of above 150. This stark difference in performance has raised concerns and criticism from various quarters, including former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.
In an interaction with Star Sports, Ravi Shastri pointed out that Kohli’s aggressive approach early in his innings was leading to his downfall. He emphasized that Kohli is more orthodox in his approach and needs to spend more time at the crease to get into rhythm. Shastri also mentioned that trying to manufacture shots that aren’t there is a sign of struggling form, and Kohli needs to focus on playing within his strengths.
Overall, Kohli’s struggles in the T20 World Cup have raised questions about his approach and form, especially after his outstanding performances in the IPL. The former coach’s insights shed light on the technical aspects that Kohli needs to address to bounce back in the tournament.