BGT 2024-25: Exit plan for Virat Kohli? Find what Ex-cricketer urges BCCI!
Xtra Time Web Desk: For last few days, Virat Kohli has been under the scanner. Fans and experts have shared their views across social media. Former cricketers have also entered into the discussion exchanging their opinions.
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has urged to the BCCI to prepare itself with an "exit plan" for Virat Kohli considering his form in Test cricket. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were found to be out of form since last few months. Apart from a century in the second innings of the Perth Test, Virat has struggled to make his impact scoring just just 67 runs at a dismal average of 11.16, with a top score of 36 in other six innings.
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While talking to ANI, Wassan stated "Virat has got runs, but he also knows what's happening. They are very sorted mentally. A player always thinks that 'my best is around the corner'. I'll do it just now.' It's such a long spell; it's hurting the team, and there is questioning, saying you should be dropped. A lynch mob comes after you."
He further added, "They also know what is going on. I think an exit plan, like a succession policy, must be clear. It's not fair on the management, the team, and the cricketing structure, we don't know what's there in your mind,"
So far statistics are concerned, he averaged 54.97 in Tests and was amongst the few players to maintain a 50+ average across all three formats until 2019. On the other hand, since January 2020, his Test average has dropped to 31.32. Playing just 38 Tests, he just scored 2005 runs with just three centuries and nine half-centuries.
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Despite these struggles, Kohli has been India's one of the greatest making some serious effects to help India cross the line multiple times. His career reflects his determination to bounce back. Each time he fall short, he bounced back stronger. It will be interesting to see how he unfolds the next chapter and all eyes will be on BCCI how they plan for long term.
