Virat Kohli's Career in Jeopardy? Ex-India Star Defends Legend: 'Forget Critics, It’s Too Early to Write Him Off!
Virat Kohli’s Comeback Alert! Ex-India Star Mohammed Kaif Backs ‘Uncrowned King’ to Silence Critics in Champions Trophy 2024
Virat Kohli’s Form & Future: Kaif’s Bold Defense Ahead of Champions Trophy
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has dismissed concerns over Virat Kohli’s future in international cricket, urging fans to “forget Test struggles” and back the star batter to dominate the upcoming Champions Trophy 2024. Kohli, who scored just 190 runs in nine innings during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, faces scrutiny but retains unwavering support from Kaif, who called him the “uncrowned king of white-ball cricket”.
Mohammed Kaif’s Viral Statement: “Forget Tests, Kohli’s White-Ball Era Isn’t Over”
In a fiery YouTube analysis, Kaif highlighted Kohli’s unmatched ODI credentials:
- 13,000+ ODI runs and 50 centuries
- Dubai’s 2022 Asia Cup Masterclass: 122* off 61 balls vs Afghanistan
- T20I Pedigree: 4,008 runs at a 138 strike rate
“Writing off Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket is a mistake. His Dubai record and hunger for comebacks make him indispensable for India’s Champions Trophy campaign,”Kaif asserted.
Why Dubai Could Reignite Kohli’s Fire
The Champions Trophy 2024 (likely in Dubai) aligns with Kohli’s strengths:
- 2022 Asia Cup Heroics: Match-winning century vs Afghanistan with 6 sixes.
- IPL Impact: 2,168 runs in UAE venues at a 46 average.
- Big-Match Pedigree: 1,659 runs in ICC tournaments.
“If Kohli starts strong in Dubai, he’ll snowball into a run-machine. The Champions Trophy is his stage,”Kaif added.
Upcoming Matches: Ranji Trophy & England ODIs
Before the Champions Trophy, Kohli will:
- Play Ranji Trophy for Delhi (vs Railways, Jan 30) – his first red-ball domestic game in 13 years.
- Feature in a 3-match ODI series vs England (Feb-March 2024), a critical warm-up for the marquee event.
Kaif’s Guarantee: “Kohli’s White-Ball Legacy Will Continue”
Despite recent Test struggles, Kaif emphasized Kohli’s white-ball supremacy:
- T20 World Cup 2024: Kohli remains India’s anchor.
- ODI World Cup 2023: Top scorer with 765 runs.
“Virat Kohli is a betaaj badshah (uncrowned king) in limited-overs. His era isn’t ending—it’s evolving,”Kaif declared.
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