PAARL, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Virat Kohli of India during the 1st Betway One Day International match between South Africa and India at Eurolux Boland Park on January 19, 2022 in Paarl, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Giving Virat Kohli a break will not benefit him: Lalchand Rajput. The more Kohli plays, the better he gets, according to Rajput.
Former India captain Virat Kohli has been a prolific player in international cricket. The Indian Premier League over the years (IPL). However, he has struggled for a long time and has only 216 runs in 12 innings at an average of 19.64 in the current IPL season. According to the latest reports, Kohli will be rested by the selectors for the South Africa series in June. Former cricketers Lalchand Rajput and Nikhil Chopra shared their thoughts on Kohli’s form in this regard.
Rajput believes that players should be rested only if they are tired from their hectic schedule not because of their form. He believes that the more games Kohli plays, the better he will develop as a batter. The 60-year-old believes Kohli should play in the South Africa series. Because it will keep him in good form ahead of the England series, where he will face quality seam bowlers.
“I’m not sure what the basis for this rest is, because when you’re not in form, you think about giving the player a rest.” Resting Virat will not benefit him, and he should play. The more he practices, the better he gets. We provide rest because we are tired and have a busy schedule. Will you expose the out-of-form player in England, where you will face bowlers with exceptional ability to swing the ball? “I don’t think he should be rested for this series,” Rajput said on CricTracker’s Sky247.net presents ‘Not Just Cricket’ Show.
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Virat Kohli must regain confidence ahead of the England series: Nikhil Chopra
Chopra believes Kohli can only return to form if he continues to play regularly and scores runs. He emphasized the significance of the South Africa series, believing that Kohli needs to get runs under his belt and regain confidence ahead of an important England tour. The former bowler hopes Kohli refutes the claims in various reports and expresses his willingness to play in the South African series.
“Unfortunately, our champion batter has not scored enough runs; perhaps he is tired and needs to rest.” But there is another side to this, as you will return to form if you continue to run. If he takes a break, the team will immediately tour England, where everyone expects difficult conditions. You’ll need some practice runs and confidence before embarking on this tour. It’s entirely up to Virat, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he expresses his willingness to play in the South Africa series,” Chopra said.
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