Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma, believes the India's star player will sparkle like a "champion" during the Champions Trophy. With the tournament scheduled to commence on February 19, the world will watch Kohli with bated breath to ascertain if he can overcome his recent struggles and steer India in the high-pressure competition.
All Eyes On Virat Kohli For Champions Trophy
Though Kohli did make a half-century against England in the third ODI in Ahmedabad, his overall performances have been raising eyebrows. A patchy run during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, along with his early dismissal for a mere five runs in the second ODI against England, has raised questions about his form as he approaches this important ICC event. But addressing the Restaurant Cricket League in Delhi, Rajkumar Sharma minimized such concerns, saying that a couple of disappointing performances do not make a player of Kohli's class.
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Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Opinion
"Just because some matches went bad, does not mean the player is out-of-touch. When you look at his previous records, you will see what he did for the country. I believe that he will be performing like the champion player he always has been," Rajkumar said to ANI
Kohli's Potential To Do Wonders In Champions Trophy
Kohli's strong record in the Champions Trophy is the next source of hope. In merely 13 games, he has scored 529 runs at a staggering average of 88.16, with a strike rate of 92.32. His consistency is witnessed in his five half-centuries during the tournament, with his highest score being 96* in the semi-final against Bangladesh in the 2017 edition. Kohli also produced match-winning knock of 81* and 76* against Pakistan and South Africa, respectively, proving himself as a consistent player in high-stakes situations.
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With India looking to win their first ICC trophy in years, the team will be looking forward to Virat Kohli's comeback. As India prepares to kick off their Champions Trophy on February 20 against Bangladesh, all eyes will be on Kohli to get the team moving.