Sports Updates: Virat Kohli’s future in Test cricket is under the scanner, and legendary Australian captain Ian Chappell has weighed in with advice for the former Indian skipper. With a five-Test series against England looming in June, Kohli faces scrutiny over his form an on-field behavior as tough selection calls await. Also Read |Yuvraj Singh Hits Back at Rohit Sharma Critics After India’s Defeat
Kohli’s Struggles and the England Test Challenge
At 36, Virat Kohli might be gearing up for his last Test tour to England, but his performances in 2024 raise questions. Scoring just 417 runs in 10 matches at an average of 24, Kohli’s spot is far from guaranteed. With no Test cricket scheduled before the England series, India’s preparation will hinge on the IPL 2025, a less-than-ideal lead-up to a high-stakes overseas tour.
Chappell, while confident about Kohli’s inclusion in the squad, emphasized the need for him to regain consistency and leave behind his controversial on-field antics. Referring to incidents like the shoulder bump with Sam Konstas in the MCG Test and his teasing of the Aussie crowd with “sandpaper-gate” jibes, Chappell stated, “Kohli’s experience in the UK would be invaluable, and of the two problematic players, he’s the most likely to be resuscitated. However, he also has to stop his senseless antics like shouldering Sam Konstas in the MCG Test.”
Chappell also warned of the potential void in the Indian batting line-up if both Kohli and Rohit Sharma step away from Test series. “If Kohli does decide to retire from Test cricket, the loss of both him and Rohit would leave a huge gap in the line-up for a tough tour,” he wrote in his ESPNcricinfo column.
The Captaincy Conundrum
A the England series approaches, the pressure is mounting on the Indian selectors to address these pressing concerns and chart the path forward for the team. For now, Kohli and Rohit remain pivotal figures, but their future hangs in the balance.
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