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Xtra Time Web Desk: Sunil Gavaskar, the former India captain, has played down concerns about Virat Kohli's recent form in the group stage of the T20 World Cup. Despite Kohli's string of low scores, including 1 against Ireland, 4 against Pakistan, and a golden duck against the USA, Gavaskar believes it's not a cause for major worry. Gavaskar highlighted that Kohli entered the tournament after a successful IPL season, where he won the Orange Cap by scoring over 700 runs for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Gavaskar's comments suggest that Kohli's proven track record and recent IPL performance indicate that he remains a top-quality player capable of bouncing back. The former captain's perspective is that Kohli's current form might just be a temporary phase, and his ability to perform on big stages is well-established. This outlook aims to reassure fans and the team management, emphasizing the importance of backing experienced players through rough patches.

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However, Gavaskar suggested that there's nothing to worry about, as far as Kohli's form is concerned. The batting great added that the veteran needs to show a bit of patience.

"The biggest motivation for any players is to win matches, especially when you are playing for your country. He has done so well for India over the years and won so many games. I think he recognises that. We are in the early phases of the tournament. There's Super 8s, semi-finals, and hopefully the final. All he needs to do is show patience and faith in himself, which i think he has plenty," Gavaskar said.

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With India safely into the next round of the T20 World Cup, Gavaskar feels that Kohli will get plenty of chances to regain his magical touch, heading into the knockout stages of the tournament.

"When you get three low scores, it doesn't mean he is not batting well. Sometimes you get good deliveries. Any other day, the ball would've gone wide or over the slip for a boundary, today it didn't. So, there's nothing to worry about. We have to show faith in him. Much believe that he is going to come good, sooner rather than later," the batting great added.

Virat Kohli's poor start to the 2024 T20 World Cup campaign has now extended across three matches. In his most recent dismissal, Saurabh Netravalkar bowled a delivery that slanted across Kohli, leading him to edge the ball to the wicketkeeper. This string of low scores—1 against Ireland, 4 against Pakistan, and a golden duck against the USA—has raised concerns about Kohli's form.

However, Kohli and the Indian team will be looking forward to a change of fortune as they head to Florida for their final group game against Canada on June 15th. A new venue might provide a fresh start for Kohli, allowing him to regain his form and contribute significantly to India's campaign in the tournament. Given his outstanding track record and recent success in the IPL, Kohli remains a key player for India, and a good performance against Canada could help him get back on track.