“He gets a fifty, mouths will shut” opines Ravi Shastri backing Virat Kohli

Ravi Shastri holds an opinion that it’s just a fifty that Virat Kohli needs to shut all the chatter. And with Asia Cup lined up now, Kohli has got a real chance to claim back his form and dominance in the game.

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By Ayushi Singh
Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has come up with an opinion over Viar Kohli and his form. Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri together as the Captain-coach duo of India have worked closely. The duo worked wonders for the team, especially in the test format. And the cricket fraternity knows how both of them know each other well. And amidst the big discussion about Kohli’s struggling form, Shastri presented an explanation.

Ravi Shastri holds the opinion that it’s just a fifty that Virat Kohli needs to shut all the chatter. And with Asia Cup lined up now, Kohli has got a real chance to claim back his form and dominance in the game. Moreover, Kohli has been prepping hard for the Asia Cup as he missed the recent overseas tour with the team. The match between India and Pakistan scheduled on 28th will be Kohli’s 100th in the T20 format.

Ravi Shastri explains his stance on Virat Kohli’s form

The ex-head coach and former player explained his stance on the matter in an elaborate statement. “No, I haven’t spoken to him but it’s not rocket science. Big players wake up in due course. They need a break; mental fatigue can creep into the best in the world. There is not a single player in world cricket who has not gone through a bad patch. I am sure this downtime is not just for the body; it’s time to reflect,” said Shastri.

“He would have reflected as to what he didn’t do right? What things he did absolutely right and should keep focussing on that. What he allow to come into his mindset that was just not required or relevant? All these things come into play,” Shastri further added.

“You get an opportunity to then decide, what is the best future course of action when you get on to the park again. Whether it is shot selection, or it is how you plan, when to shift gears in a T20 game, should I give myself more time or not? All that will have to come into play. Now it is time for him to execute those plans,” said Shastri.

Shastri wants everyone to keep Kohli’s skills in mind

Ravi Shastri, who has previously stated that Virat Kohli should take time off cricket to get back on things pressed on the point again. Shastri expressed that now that Kohli has earned a break from the game, he’s rejuvenated and ready to perform.

“He will come back with a calmer mind because the heat is off. You have been away. Now, what you do will get the tone. He gets a fifty in the very first game, and mouths will be shut for the rest of the tournament. What’s happened in the past is history. Remember, public memory is very short. So it works both ways. His opportunity here is to get that calmness and then take it one day at a time.”

Shastri, a sharp speaker himself also weighed on the incessant online comments about Kohli. He nudged people to remember Kohli’s potential as proved by him on many occasions. “Let me start off with the last year or so. Whatever I have been seeing on social media, Indian fans, against Virat Kohli, that most of the fans, press or maybe, are having a go at him unnecessarily. He is only 33, he is one of the greatest of all time of modern-era. He is averaging 50 in all the formats, including T20, he is averaging 50.”

“He is still fit as a fiddle; he is still one of the best fielders India has got. Form is temporary, class is forever and that is what Virat Kohli is. I am sure he will come back, he is a great player. I just hope that he does not come back against Pakistan. But in general, he will make a comeback,” assured Ravi Shastri to the fans and critics alike.

Ayushi Singh
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