IND vs ENG LIVE: Ashish Nehra backs Virat Kohli amidst poor form – Indian prominent batter Virat Kohli has been going through a rough patch for a long time. With runs not flowing from Kohli’s bat in even flow, Kohli’s place in the Indian squad will surely come under the scanner. Though Kohli has received unprecedented support from his skipper, former Indian bowler Ashish Nehra too came out in support of the former Indian skipper saying Kohli will get extra chances. Follow IND vs ENG ODI LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN.
IND vs ENG LIVE: Ashish Nehra justifies Virat Kohli’s place in the side despite horror form, says “When you’ve done so well in the past, you get extra chances”
“When you don’t perform, not only (when it’s) Virat Kohli, there will be discussions. There will be discussions even if you’re not a player of Kohli’s calibre. When you are playing, you try to focus on your game and not listen to so-called ‘outside voices’ from people outside the dressing room. It’s important how your teammates, management, and selectors are backing you,” Nehra said TimesofIndia.com.
“But we are talking about a guy like Virat. Yes, it’s not written anywhere that Virat will keep playing for India even if he doesn’t score runs. That will not happen. But when you have done so much in the past, you will always get extra chances,” added Nehra.
IND vs ENG LIVE: Ashish Nehra justifies Virat Kohli’s place in the side despite horror form, says “When you’ve done so well in the past, you get extra chances”
Virat Kohli had a horrible outing against England in the T20I series. He managed to score just 12 runs in the second and third T20I matches. Owing to a groin strain he missed the 1st ODI at the Oval. He, however, made his way back into the squad for the second ODI where he scored 16 runs at the Lord’s.
Following the tour of England, the Men in Blue will take on West Indies on a 3-ODI and 5-match T20I series. Kohli was rested for the ODI series and then ultimately rested for the T20I series.
“At the age of 33, fitness isn’t a problem for him (Virat). Everybody knows his accomplishments and the talent he has. Everybody is hopeful that Virat will come good, the quicker the better. Let’s hope we see a different Virat after the West Indies series. If he rests for a month or five odd weeks, it will be helpful for him. Rest is not a bad thing. You just played IPL, then the Test match, and then white ball cricket. Any player will be under pressure if he doesn’t score runs,” Nehra added.
IND vs ENG LIVE: Ashish Nehra justifies Virat Kohli’s place in the side despite horror form, says “When you’ve done so well in the past, you get extra chances”
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