'He will lose...': Ex-India cricketer not happy with Kohli's aggressive approach

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener

Aakash Chopra

expressed surprise at

Virat Kohli

's aggressive approach during the second T20I against Afghanistan but cautioned against altering his strike rate, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistency.
Virat Kohli (29 off 16), making his return to T20I cricket after over a year, showcased an attacking intent with a strike rate well above 180 in the match against Afghanistan.

Chopra, speaking on his YouTube channel, acknowledged Virat's entertaining innings but stressed the need for him to play close to his T20I career strike rate of around 140 to preserve consistency.

"I feel Virat Kohli is at his best; he has scored more than 4000 runs at a strike rate of around 140, so it is good if he plays close to that. If he tries to do more than that, he will lose his consistency. If he loses his consistency, I will be slightly sad as an Indian cricket fan," said Chopra.
Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter in T20Is, accumulating 4,037 runs in 116 matches at an impressive average of 52.42 and a strike rate of 138.20. Chopra highlighted Virat's remarkable record and expressed hope that he maintains his consistent form.

Chopra also expressed disappointment with skipper

Rohit Sharma

's shot selection, emphasizing the need for him to regain his form in the upcoming IPL 2024. Despite Rohit's run-out in the last match and a golden duck in the second T20I, Chopra reiterated his confidence in Rohit's abilities.
"Run-out was not his mistake, but the shot selection was. There is no doubt about Rohit Sharma's form and ability. However, he will have to be in form in the IPL, and I feel he will bat like this only. We need 38-40, the runs he was scoring in the ODI World Cup, from his bat," concluded Aakash.
In the match against Afghanistan, India secured a six-wicket win with

Yashasvi Jaiswal

and

Shivam Dube

playing pivotal roles in the successful chase. India have already clinched the series with a 2-0 lead, with one game left.

(With inputs from ANI)