Austin 3:!6 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Virat Kohli is going through a lean patch and it has become even more evident with his performance in IPL 2022. Before Royal Challengers Bangalore's must-win match against Gujarat Titans, the former Indian cricket team captain's average stood at 19.67. This is his second lowest average ever in one edition of the IPL. He has scored only one half-century so far. In the international arena too, Kohli has not scored a ton since November, 2019. Seeing his recent form, former India coach Ravi Shastri had suggested Kohli to take a break. Now, Kohli has responded to that suggestion. "It's not that a lot of people have mentioned it (taking break). There is one person precisely who mentioned it, which is Ravi bhai. That's because he has seen from close quarters over the last six-seven years the reality of the situation that I have been in, the amount of cricket that I have played. The ups and down and the toll that it takes on you to play three formats of the game plus the IPL for 10-11 years non-stop with seven years of captaincy in between," Kohli said on Star Sports in a video telecast on Thursday. "It's definitely a thing that one needs to consider because you don't want to do something which you are not part of 100 per cent. And I have always believed in that in my life. So, to take a break and when to take a break is obviously something that I need to take a call on. It is only a healthy decision for anyone to take some time off and you know just rejuvenate yourself mentally and physically. Not so much physically because physical fitness you keep up with. But it's the mental kind of reset that you need and you want to be excited for what you are doing. "I don't think there is anything wrong with that. It's a healthy thing with the amount of cricket we play. It's about finding balance and that balance which is right for you as an individual. I will definitely discuss this with all the people involved - Rahul Bhai, the Indian team management, everyone to chart out whatever is best for myself and the team." "There is nothing that you can point out that 'yaha pe problem ho rahi hai.' That for me is easier thing to process because I know that I am batting well and at times, when I start feeling that rhythm back, then I know that I am batting well. Which wasn't the case in England (2014)," he said. "(Then) I didn't feel like I was batting well at all. I had to work hard on one thing that could be exposed again and again, which I overcame. Right now, that's not the case. I know where my game stands and you cannot come this far in your international career without having the ability to counter situations and conditions and counter different type of bowling. So, this phase for me is an easier phase to process. I don't want to put this phase behind me. When I come out of this phase, I know how consistent I can be," Kohli added. Kohli, who made a name for himself due to his exceptional conversion rate in Tests and ODIs, has failed to hit an international century since November 2019. Virat Kohli Opens Up On Taking Break, Says "Will Discuss" With Rahul Dravid, Indian Team Management | Cricket News (ndtv.com) Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 He should have skipped this IPL then...would have got good 2 months of break. But no...he will skip playing for India rather rollingstoned, anish2tweet, Vijy and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment
Popular Post Lord Posted May 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Austin 3:!6 said: He should have skipped this IPL then...would have got good 2 months of break. But no...he will skip playing for India rather I don't mind that. Hope he takes rest during WT20 anish2tweet, Vijy, Majestic and 11 others 1 2 10 1 Link to comment
vvvslaxman Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Lord said: I don't mind that. Hope he takes rest during WT20 WIN WIN situation for India. Link to comment
Adamant Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Austin 3:!6 said: He should have skipped this IPL then...would have got good 2 months of break. But no...he will skip playing for India rather We are already picking our new players for the SA series. Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Lord said: I don't mind that. Hope he takes rest during WT20 He said in the interview that he wants to rest and come back fresh for 2 major tournaments this year - Asia Cup and WT20 Lord, SandeepMotta, Throwaib_Chuckter and 1 other 4 Link to comment
Austin 3:!6 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Adamant said: We are already picking our new players for the SA series. Sab ko India ke liye khelne ke time rest yaad aati hai. Why was Bumrah playing last few matches for Mumbai Indians when they had no chance of qualifying? He could have rested and play the SA T20s. But no Ambani money is more important than playing for country. Same goes for likes of Rohit, Kohli everyone. And if IPL is that important then BCCI should not organize any series for at least a month after IPL. Let everyone rest and come back. nevada 1 Link to comment
jf1gp_1 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 why just Virat ? pant, bumra ashwin all have been playing non stop. He want to skip then please go back to domestic prove yourself and then return. Lord 1 Link to comment
Suhaan Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 18 hours ago, MultiB48 said: Why can't India produce more quality players,if you are depending on a handful of players then they will run out of steam. Quality ke liye bh opportunities chahiye, Yaha saare ke saare Rohit Kohli ko gaaali denge but they drool over them playing for India at every possible time express bowling 1 Link to comment
Jay Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Austin 3:!6 said: He should have skipped this IPL then...would have got good 2 months of break. But no...he will skip playing for India rather And you don't want that ?rather him quit playing for india. He can piss off along qith anuskha. Link to comment
Jay Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 19 hours ago, MultiB48 said: Why can't India produce more quality players,if you are depending on a handful of players then they will run out of steam. India have plenty of good players. Plenty of talents in bowling. We don't give them chances due to quota system. Seniority quota, popularity quota and sucking up quota. Political quota. Link to comment
rollingstoned Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 22 hours ago, MultiB48 said: Why can't India produce more quality players,if you are depending on a handful of players then they will run out of steam. You won't have more than 2-3 of the quality that Kohli used to be at his peak at any given point of time, they don't grow on trees even if the talent pool is there. If you do you will be an ATG side like the Aussies of the early 00s. Link to comment
cricketfan28 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 our only chance to win is an in-form kohli. Adamant and Ankit_sharma03 1 1 Link to comment
rkt.india Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 6:28 PM, Austin 3:!6 said: Sab ko India ke liye khelne ke time rest yaad aati hai. Why was Bumrah playing last few matches for Mumbai Indians when they had no chance of qualifying? He could have rested and play the SA T20s. But no Ambani money is more important than playing for country. Same goes for likes of Rohit, Kohli everyone. And if IPL is that important then BCCI should not organize any series for at least a month after IPL. Let everyone rest and come back. He will still play against SA if picked. He isn't asking for rest. There are still two weeks before the series. Link to comment
rkt.india Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 23 hours ago, jf1gp_1 said: why just Virat ? pant, bumra ashwin all have been playing non stop. He want to skip then please go back to domestic prove yourself and then return. What's there to prove for Kohli? Link to comment
Lord Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 9 hours ago, rkt.india said: What's there to prove for Kohli? That hes still good enough Link to comment
Sgattick10 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Should retire from T 20s express bowling 1 Link to comment
Throwaib_Chuckter Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Ye 23 hours ago, rkt.india said: What's there to prove for Kohli? Not much more, he did what he could and probably a bit more during his peak. Unfortunately of late, he has also done enough to besmirch his averages across formats. Chuckte Raho TC Edited May 23, 2022 by Throwaib_Chuckter Link to comment
nevada Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 14 hours ago, Sgattick10 said: Should retire from T 20s And tests and ODIs. Link to comment
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