A big question regarding former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has become a topic of discussion among Indian cricket fans: Has Virat Kohli played his last Test, or will he give his career another chance and play another innings?
Disappointing performance against Australia
Virat Kohli’s performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was not as per expectations. He lost his wicket for the eighth time by being caught in the slips.
- Day two of the fifth Test: Kohli, 36, was out on a ball going outside the off stump of Scott Boland.
- Problem of getting out continuously in slip: This has become more of a mental challenge than a technical one.
- Performance in the last 7 innings: Apart from the 136 runs scored in the two innings of Perth and Melbourne, he has scored only 54 runs in the remaining 7 innings.
Questions are also being raised on the possibility of playing the last Test because Kohli is now struggling to return to his old form.
Will you get a place in the team for the England tour?
Kohli’s next big test could be on the England tour, which will start after 6 months. But, questions are being raised regarding his place in the team.
- Challenge: India will not play any Test cricket before the England tour. In such a situation, it may be difficult for the selectors to select Kohli.
- A former selector raised the question, “If there is no performance before the Test, then on what basis will they be selected?”
No intention of playing Ranji Trophy
According to sources, Virat Kohli also has no intention of playing Ranji Trophy, which is scheduled to start from January 23.
- Kohli often spends time in his new home in London and comes to India to play for India or for the IPL.
Dream of ODI World Cup 2027
Virat Kohli has already retired from T20 International cricket. However, he is in no mood to retire from ODI and Test cricket.
- His aim is to play the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Former India coach Ravi Shastri has also said that Kohli can play for many more years.
Will IPL be the basis of selection?
The former selector said that it would be difficult to select players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma only on the basis of IPL performance.
- Questions are being raised about his return to Test cricket, especially when there are no plans to play in domestic cricket like Ranji Trophy.
Virat Kohli: Pillar of Indian cricket
After the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli has been the backbone of Indian batting. His records, aggression, and unique playing style took Indian cricket to new heights.
But getting out in the same manner continuously and failing on big occasions has become a challenge for his career.
Conclusion: Will Kohli make a comeback?
Virat Kohli’s contribution to Indian cricket is unprecedented. However, his recent performance and selection related questions will decide whether he will be able to make a comeback in Test cricket or not.
Kohli’s fans are hoping that he will regain his form and mental strength before the England tour and once again perform brightly for Team India.
