Senior batsman Virat Kohli failed to play a big innings in the first innings of the first Test played against South Africa at Centurion. The question then becomes whether King Kohli has failed to play big innings due to lack of practice. Now, Team India batting coach Vikram Rathore has given an interesting answer to the same.
Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathore clearly stated that former captain Virat Kohli does not need much practice at this stage of his career. Let us tell you that Kohli did not even take part in the only three-day intra-squad training match at the Tux Oval in Pretoria. He had already received permission for a four-day vacation to spend time with his family in England.
Kohli appeared to be in good form on Centurion’s diving pitch but was overtaken by fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s outbound ball. India ended the rain-hit first day with 208 runs for eight wickets.
Rathod said after the opening day of the two-Test series: “At this stage of Virat Kohli’s career, I don’t think he needs much practice. He hits often and also trains a lot. It doesn’t matter if he did. I practiced less for a few days. Even today we saw how well he batted. From his innings, it didn’t seem like he would play a Test match after almost six months.
KL Rahul has once again taken India out of a difficult situation and the coach also admitted that he is the problem solver of this team. He said, “Rahul will become a problem solver for us. He has often managed to get the team out of difficult situations. He has a clear game plan. He knows how to defend the good balls and at the same time defend the weak balls.” “But runs have to be scored.”