NEW DELHI: Former cricketer
Aakash Chopra
has shared his views on
Virat Kohli
’s recent performance, ahead of India's T20 World Cup Super 8 match against
Afghanistan
on Thursday. He believes that if Kohli spends more time on the field, his form will improve.
Kohli has struggled in the group stage, scoring merely 1, 4, and 0 runs against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, respectively.
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Chopra emphasized that Kohli should return to form, not because of the opponent but due to his high calibre as a player.
"I believe Virat Kohli should return to form against Afghanistan, not because of the opponent, but because of the calibre of player he is and the form he exhibited coming into this World Cup. Considering the venue, there is hope the ball will come onto the bat well, and the side boundaries aren't very large. I think he has been overly aggressive," Chopra was quoted as saying by ANI.
The former cricketer further mentioned that Kohli’s dismissals during this World Cup show an overly optimistic approach that hasn’t paid off.
"In India's last match against Afghanistan in Bengaluru, he attempted a six on the first ball and got out. His dismissals during this World Cup suggest an overly positive approach that hasn't worked for him. I hope he gives himself some time because Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq are in excellent form, plus they have a strong spin attack. If Kohli gives himself some time, his form won't be a concern," Chopra said on JioCinema.
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