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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India cricketer and one of the most popular commentators across India Irfan Pathan slammed Virat Kohli for his poor performance in such an important series like Border Gavaskar Trophy as he feels it’s about time that the Indian team management started backing a youngster in place of Virat Kohli.

Kohli who has been India's batting star for years looked completely out of touch as he scored 190 runs from five matches (9 innings) at an average of 23.75 with one hundred to his name. Hence he criticised Virat saying even a youngster can average between 25-30 with regular chances that Virat did in the first innings.

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“In 2024, in the first innings where the game is set up, Virat Kohli averages just 15. If we take out his numbers in the last five years, he doesn’t even average 30. Is this what the Indian team deserves from his senior player? Instead of him, you give regular chances to a youngster, give him time to get prepared, even he can average 25-30. Because we are discussing about the team here not the individuals,” said Pathan on Star Sports.

“India don’t need superstar culture, they need team culture. Tell me the last time when Virat Kohli played domestic cricket when he was free? When was the last time it happened? It has almost been a decade. Since then even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar played it and has retired altogether. He didn’t have to play, but even he came to play,” he added.

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If the seniors do continue such poor form, the scenario will be worsen. All the eyes will on how things unfold from here.