Ravi Shastri explains Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement: “Would’ve been Good to hand Him Captaincy”
One of the Finest servants of Indian Cricket, Virat Kohli, Stepped Away from Tests Ahead of the Tour of England, Leaving the Sporting World in Shock. Seeing the man who got fans into the stadium, lifted the spirits of a dying format, questions were raised across the cricketing spectrum, with fans and pundits wondering asking with to take a stap. Former India Coach Ravi Shastri, Who Worked With Virat from Closed Quarters and Developed A Bond That Hardly Any Captain-Coach Did in Indian Cricket History, Shared Insights Insight Probably Led to the big call.
In is column for SportstarShastri Wrote that Virat Had Two Years of Test Cricket Left in Him and Should’ve Ideally Been Given The team’s Captaincy for the England Tour. The former India coach also listed potential factors that ‘DROVE VIRAT AWAY’ from Test Cricket.
“I am sure Virat Still Had Two Years of Test Cricket Left in Him. I would have loved to see Him in England this summer. It would have been a good Idea to Him the Captaincy for the TOUL KNOW Best why he decides to leave.
“He Knew his Body Best, but the Mind would have been played the decisive role. I will not rule out burnout as the decisive factor in Curtailing His Career at a Critical Phase of INDIAN CRITICAL PHEASE OTH
Shastri also called kohli the ‘most influential cricketer of the last decade’, who touched not just just his fans and teammates but also his opponents.
“For me, Virat will remain the most influential cricketer of the last decade. Hit a boundary at will and someone who will pick the best bowler in the opposition camp to send a strong message, “Shastri said.
“Undoubtedly the most scrutinized batsman in world cricket, he was also the best prepared to fight in the middle. His wild celebrations at the fall of a wicket and the joy he expressed at a partner’s batting feat, “He Further Added.
Shastri also shared a worrying update on Virat, Saying the 36-old will Walk Away from the Game Entrely Once he Decides to Stop Playing Cricket.
“He is still Around to Serve Indian Cricket in Odis, but I also know that Virat Will Walk Away From The Game He is done Playing Cricket. of a broadcaster. I will miss him when India plays its first test in england.
Topics mentioned in this article