Virat Kohli struggled with his form in Test cricket, particularly against spinners, while Ravi Shastri offered advice to help him overcome these challenges.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has offered advice to Virat Kohli, who is currently struggling in red-ball cricket. Kohli was dismissed for the 18th time by a spinner since 2021 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh.
Kohli, the former India captain, appeared uncertain and missed a straightforward delivery while attempting to play it on the leg side, resulting in an LBW decision. However, ball tracking revealed that Kohli had edged the delivery onto his pads but failed to request a DRS review.
“Try And Unsettle The Spinners”: Ravi Shastri Advises Virat Kohli
“He has [gotten out to spinners] especially in the last 2-3 years. But he has scored a lot of runs too. What you want to see him do more is use his feet. Get to the pitch of the ball, probably employ the sweep. You’ve got to move with the times, don’t be afraid to go over the top when the field is up. You could try and do things to unsettle the spinners rather than allowing him to keep bowling at you. It’s what he did a lot when he scored a lot of runs,” remarked Shastri during commentary.
“Also some of the tracks that India have played on. It’s not been easy. Plus I know a few dismissals where like Shubman Gill in the first innings, he’s gotten caught down leg wide. Funny dismissals. He’ll be aware of it. That’s for sure. There is no batter who doesn’t remember. Obviously you find a method of finding a solution. Find out what works for you and stick with that,” he added.
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Since 2021, Virat Kohli has participated in 14 Test matches, amassing 654 runs in 23 innings at an average of 29.72, including one century and two half-centuries. Kohli’s performance in Test cricket has declined since 2021, with the former India skipper scoring only 1669 runs in 51 innings at an average of 32.72, recording eight fifties and two centuries.
Last Updated on September 21, 2024
