Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has come out in support of Virat Kohli’s inclusion in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite the ongoing concerns over Kohli’s form, Pathan believes the veteran cricketer’s match-winning ability makes him an indispensable asset. for the team.
Irfan Pathan’s defense
Pathan dismissed concerns about Virat Kohli’s form and said, “I am not talking about the strike rate in the IPL. We are talking about Indian selection here. Virat Kohli’s average in international cricket is around 50 and his strike rate in T20 cricket is 137. Now if you add these two, it reaches close to 190. When the figure crosses 180, it is considered of high quality.
ability to win matches
Pathan highlighted Kohli’s ability to win matches single-handedly, citing his stellar performances in the last World Cup. He recalled Kohli’s crucial role in securing victory for India in the 2022 tournament and underlined the importance of experienced players like Kohli in high-pressure situations.
importance of experience
Pathan drew attention to the pitches of West Indies and America and said, “The World Cup is to be held in West Indies and America. By the time of Super 8 in West Indies, many pitches will have become slow. If this happens then you need experience. This kind of question never came to my mind. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be part of the World Cup team. This question does not come to my mind.
Virat Kohli’s current IPL 24 form
Virat is in great form in the current IPL. In the current season, he has scored 500 runs in 10 matches with the help of one century and four half-centuries. Kohli has the orange cap of IPL. His average is 71.43 and strike rate is 147.49. Kohli scored unbeaten 70 runs with the help of six fours and three sixes in 44 balls against Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
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