“If anyone needs a break, it’s him: Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli’s extended lean patch
Xtra Time Web Desk : Former Team India Head Coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli deserves a break from cricket. Shastri was referring to the extended lean patch Kohli has been going through in recent times. Runs seems to have dried up from Kohli’s bat as he has just scored 119 runs in 7 matches in the ongoing IPL season with an average of only 19.
Shastri, who has worked with Kohli as the head coach of Indian team for close to five years, said there might be a risk of losing 6-7 years of Kohli's prime if he doesn't take a break.
"I am going straight to the main guy here. Virat Kohli is overcooked. If anyone needs a break, it's him. Whether it's 2 months or a month-and-a-half, whether it's after England or before England," Shastri said on Star Sports after Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs.
Shastri added, "He needs a break because he has got 6-7 years of cricket left in him and you don't want to lose that with a fried brain. He is not the only one. There might be 1 or 2 in world cricket going through the same. You need to address the problem upfront."
