Fans Question Virat Kohli's Place In The T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli's place in the T20 World Cup is under scrutiny as his poor form continues, and, with every match, he seems to be hitting new lows
With T20 World Cup looming large, there’s a lot going on behind every rise and slump. While having a great campaign will surely boost the chance of getting a World Cup ticket, a dismal one will play heavily against the players. For those vying to get into the national squad, this is perhaps the worst time to go through a lean patch.
Irrespective of how he has done so far, Virat Kohli is among the first names on India’s team sheet. The bigger question, however, is what if Kohli doesn’t regain his form even in the second half of the Indian Premier League? What if he continues to get out cheaply in the upcoming T20I series against South Africa?
At this point, the former Indian skipper just doesn’t seem capable of buying runs. He is trapped within a string of low scores, and with every match, he seems to be digging a new nadir for himself.
If this goes on for the next couple of months, selectors will be left with no choice than taking some harsh calls. It’s a road no one envisaged for a player who is the leading run-getter in the most competitive T20 tournament.
Facing Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, Kohli nearly got out for his third successive golden duck, after getting beaten by an in-swinger from Trent Boult. A few moments later, he nearly chopped onto his stumps. An agonising stay finally came to an end on his 10th ball via Prasidh Krishna.
Many cricket pundits have already opined how a break from cricket will help Kohli.
Some fans have already started questioning his place in the T20 World Cup:
The senior Pros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have passed the Prime. The BCCI should start looking beyond them for Indian team. They are no more your premier batsman. The T20 World Cup in Australia can be looked without them. #ViratKohli? #rohitsharma #IPL2022 #sportstak
— Pankaj Kumar Sinha (@PankajK81742908) April 27, 2022
Is Kohli's spot certain for T20 World Cup? Right now yes, but if the lean patch continues, India will start looking at other options, especially if the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Samson have a good IPL. https://t.co/4dqOupYjE9
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) April 26, 2022
If form and form alone were the basis for selection in India's 11 today, Virat would not have made it, and rightfully so. Such a lazy shot.
— Tushar Gupta (@Tushar15_) April 19, 2022
Virat Kohli is so under confident and out of form. It’s very painful to watch him batting with so much fear. He should drop himself, and play first class from, start from the zero again
— Satish Ray (@SatishRay_) April 26, 2022
Its better to drop Virat Kohli and let SKY play at No 3 for T20 WC 2022
— MSR (@itz_chillax) April 23, 2022
