INDIA: Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his lack of concern over Virat Kohli’s poor form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2023.
Kohli, who is considered one of India’s finest cricketers, has struggled to perform well in Test matches compared to his recent success in limited-overs for
Ponting believes Kohli will bounce back from poor form
Ponting commented in an interview with the ICC Review that the challenging pitches have been a nightmare for the batsmen, causing them to lose trust in the wickets.
The final match of the series between India and Australia will take place in Ahmedabad, and a win for India will secure their place in the World Test Championship Final.
Kohli’s contribution to the team is crucial, as their top order has not fired in unison throughout the series. When asked if India should be worried about Kohli’s performance, Ponting reassured that Kohli is aware of his current slump and is doing his best to return to form.
Ponting believes that champion players always find a way to bounce back from a poor run form. He is confident that Kohli will do the same. Ponting also stated that judging the batters’ performance based on this series would be unfair, as the pitches have been incredibly difficult to bat on.
The former Australian captain commended Australia’s remarkable turnaround after losing the first two Test matches and winning the third.
He emphasized that the difficulty in batting was not solely due to the turn on the pitches but also the uneven bounce that made it hard to trust the wicket, causing batsmen to guess more often, which made the task even more difficult.
It’s worth noting that despite Kohli’s current slump, his contribution to Indian cricket cannot be understated. He has been a prolific run-scorer and an inspirational leader for the Indian team for many years.
Even during his current form dip, he has continued to provide guidance and support to his teammates, demonstrating his leadership qualities on and off the field.
As India aims to secure a place in the World Test Championship Final, Kohli’s experience and determination will be critical to the team’s success, and the pressure will be on him to perform at his best in the upcoming match.
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