IND vs WI: Let's Hope We See A Different Virat Kohli After The West Indies Series – Ashish Nehra

Former India left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra feels that the rest given to the star India batter Virat Kohli by the BCCI is going to be very helpful for the batter. Nehra is also hopeful of seeing in-form Kohli when he makes his comeback after the break.

Former India captain Kohli’s struggles for runs is one of the biggest talking points in world cricket at the moment. The champion batter, who has not scored a century since 2019, has failed miserably with the bat in the ongoing India tour of England 2022.

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After the completion of the England all-format tour, India will be playing a three-match ODI and a five-match T20I series against West Indies and the senior batter has been rested for the entire tour.

Meanwhile, Nehra feels that Kohli’s problem isn’t any fitness issues, but the break from the West Indies series is going to be very helpful for him.

“At the age of 33, fitness isn’t a problem for him (Virat). Everybody knows his accomplishments and the talent he has. Everybody is hopeful that Virat will come good, the quicker the better. 

“Let’s hope we see a different Virat after the West Indies series. If he rests for a month or five odd weeks, it will be helpful for him. Rest is not a bad thing. You just played IPL, then the Test match, and then white ball cricket. Any player will be under pressure if he doesn’t score runs,” Nehra in response to a question asked by TimesofIndia.com during a media interaction.

When you have done so much in the past, you will always get extra chances – Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli

Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra also said that a player who is not performing well will always be in the discussions even if the player is not of Kohli’s calibre. He added that the backing from the teammates, management, and selectors is very important during the rough phase.

“When you don’t perform, not only (when it’s) Virat Kohli, there will be discussions. There will be discussions even if you’re not a player of Kohli’s calibre. When you are playing, you try to focus on your game and not listen to so-called ‘outside voices’ from people outside the dressing room. It’s important how your teammates, management, and selectors are backing you,” Nehra said in response to a question asked by TimesofIndia.com during a media interaction.

Nehra added that Kohli will not play for India if he doesn’t score runs, but he will be given some extra chances due to his past achievements.

“But we are talking about a guy like Virat. Yes, it’s not written anywhere that Virat will keep playing for India even if he doesn’t score runs. That will not happen. But when you have done so much in the past, you will always get extra chances,” the former India pacer further added.

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