Double Standards of the Indian Selectors and IPL on Virat Kohli

[Savak]

For how long will an individual keep playing on the basis of his past performances, rock star image, brand value?

The guy has not scored any meaningful runs since November 2019 and has clearly been playing on his reputation since then.

Any other player would have been dropped. The selectors have drawn the line with Pujara and Rahane, why can't they do the same with Kohli? Its not like India has a shortage of options

He needs to be given the message that he is not bigger than the team and he actually has to put proper work on his batting to get back in the team.

 

[jeetu]

Kohli needs to be dropped. He should be given time off to play in domestic circuit so he can regain his concentration and confidence back.

 

[Varun]

Things are approaching a head with respect to Kohli.

Something is going to give: either he'll break out and score tons of runs, or be abruptly dropped from the Indian team due to his poor form.

 

[MP2011]

Kohli needs to be dropped. He should be given time off to play in domestic circuit so he can regain his concentration and confidence back.

Kind of ego he has, he'll never play domestic cricket.

When was the last time he played FC cricket even on tours?

 

[jeetu]

Kind of ego he has, he'll never play domestic cricket.

When was the last time he played FC cricket even on tours?

I don't think that's a option for long. If he doesn't improve his form then i doubt he'll feature in single test in 2023. Playing on past reputation has its limits.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Needs to take a break for 5 - 6 months from international cricket and play domestic cricket.
Selectors don't have the balls to drop him.

 

[daytrader]

Mohammad Asif predicted Virat Kohli's decline in 2021
Mohammad Asif had also said that Virat Kohli isn't better than Sachin Tendulkar

KARACHI: Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif had predicted Indian star batter Virat Kohli's decline in 2021.

The former Indian skipper Kohli has been facing difficulty finding his form with the national team and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Asif had predicted that bottom-handed Kohli wouldn't be able to make a comeback after he faces a decline.

"Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness, and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback.

"Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion," Asif told CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel in 2021.

https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/15339-mohammad-asif-predicted-virat-kohlis-decline-in-2021

 

[Rajdeep]

Kohli is a fraud player and I have said it before. He just had Amla like peak and outside that he is very mediocre. His marriage with an egoistic woman has been a curse for him and he never managed to get out of Anushka's chutches. I would immidiately drop him from all format and replace him with players who want to score runs.

 

[Salma_T]

Kohli is a fraud player and I have said it before. He just had Amla like peak and outside that he is very mediocre. His marriage with an egoistic woman has been a curse for him and he never managed to get out of Anushka's chutches. I would immidiately drop him from all format and replace him with players who want to score runs.

So if all fails blame the woman....why is that if a man is failing it has to be the fault of a woman yet the success is all him! Not surprised with this take just surprised it took 7 odd comments to show up!

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Kohli is a fraud player and I have said it before. He just had Amla like peak and outside that he is very mediocre. His marriage with an egoistic woman has been a curse for him and he never managed to get out of Anushka's chutches. I would immidiately drop him from all format and replace him with players who want to score runs.

What a low quality post. First calling Kohli a fraud and then blaming his wife for his poor form.

 

[Rana]

Mohammad Asif predicted Virat Kohli's decline in 2021
Mohammad Asif had also said that Virat Kohli isn't better than Sachin Tendulkar

KARACHI: Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif had predicted Indian star batter Virat Kohli's decline in 2021.

The former Indian skipper Kohli has been facing difficulty finding his form with the national team and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Asif had predicted that bottom-handed Kohli wouldn't be able to make a comeback after he faces a decline.

"Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness, and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback.

"Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion," Asif told CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel in 2021.

https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/15339-mohammad-asif-predicted-virat-kohlis-decline-in-2021

Asif is the kind of guy who will be found outside a news store or on a public park bench dishing out Gyaan for people. Most of the times he would be accurate too

 

[Sidilicious]

Asif is the kind of guy who will be found outside a news store or on a public park bench dishing out Gyaan for people. Most of the times he would be accurate too

Asif analysis of cricket has always been brilliant. Shame he chose to do what he did. Would have been a guaranteed ATG.

Or he should have chosen a career in Banking. His analytical skills along with his affinity for the wrong things would have made him a very rich banker

 

[Rajdeep]

What a low quality post. First calling Kohli a fraud and then blaming his wife for his poor form.

Apologies and I may have gone over board but I have lost patience with Kohli (someone whom I used to adore before).

 

[gani999]

Kohli should not have played this year's IPL. He should have instead played for an English county like Pujara is. It would have helped him regain his batting touch, and given him a welcome break from the cacophony in India where he is expected to score a hundred every time he walks on to a pitch.

And it's not like he needs the money either. He has made enough and can comfortably miss one IPL season.

Very bad decision by him.

 

[Savak]

In boxing, they say its hard to do road work when you are sleeping in silk sheets and pajamas, safe to say the same applies to Kohli as well. He has been pretty content with his mediocrity with the bat in the last 3 years.

Lol at everyone blaming Anushka, BCCI, Ganguly and Co but not the person himself.

 

[adzzy786]

Drop the probably the best player of the last decade. He’s had bit of a rough run but he’s the best player of this generation and will come good. His presence alone changes a team

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli is a fraud player and I have said it before. He just had Amla like peak and outside that he is very mediocre. His marriage with an egoistic woman has been a curse for him and he never managed to get out of Anushka's chutches. I would immidiately drop him from all format and replace him with players who want to score runs.

Do you know what you are talking about ? The record he has is better than 99 % batsmen across countries across era. He has 70 International Hundred.

The way he treated Malinga in his peak , no one could think of it. He chased totals like no other batsman in History.

 

[Justcrazy]

Kohli should not have played this year's IPL. He should have instead played for an English county like Pujara is. It would have helped him regain his batting touch, and given him a welcome break from the cacophony in India where he is expected to score a hundred every time he walks on to a pitch.

And it's not like he needs the money either. He has made enough and can comfortably miss one IPL season.

Very bad decision by him.

Too much money involved in IPL , do not think any cricketer would do that

 

[gani999]

Too much money involved in IPL , do not think any cricketer would do that

But we are talking about Virat Kohli here, not 'any' cricketer.

He is one of the richest men in the game, if not the richest. Missing out on one IPL wouldn't dent his bank account one bit.

On the other hand, a county stint would have helped him a lot.

 

[MP2011]

On the other hand, a county stint would have helped him a lot.

Same way, playing domestic cricket would have helped him (and our upcoming players seeing a legend like Kohli playing with and against them) immensely. But did he bother to play even one FC game in years?

 

[MP2011]

He’s had bit of a rough run but he’s the best player of this generation and will come good. His presence alone changes a team

We've been waiting for close to 3 years now.

As for his presence changing the team, no it doesn't. Or else, we'd have won so many series with him in team.

 

[gani999]

Same way, playing domestic cricket would have helped him (and our upcoming players seeing a legend like Kohli playing with and against them) immensely. But did he bother to play even one FC game in years?

Do any of the India majors play in Ranji or any of the other domestic FC games? I doubt it.

And again, a domestic game would very much be in Kohli's comfort zone, as he would be worshipped by everyone. It wouldn't help him regain his lost form.

Hence the suggestion that he play some county games. The fast English pitches and the foreign conditions are much more suited to a batsman wishing to regain his touch.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

But we are talking about Virat Kohli here, not 'any' cricketer.

He is one of the richest men in the game, if not the richest. Missing out on one IPL wouldn't dent his bank account one bit.

On the other hand, a county stint would have helped him a lot.

You are 3-4 years late. I said the exact same thing back then but some fans were laughing at me.

 

[silentkiller187]

IPL without Kohli would be a disaster from a marketing point of view, Indias biggest cricketing superstar will always play in Indias premier tournament regardless of form. On the international stage will be intresting to see what happens should this form continue.

 

[Rajdeep]

You are 3-4 years late. I said the exact same thing back then but some fans were laughing at me.

Well the truth is, your statement was laughable 3-4 years ago and it is laughable today as well

Kohli was in prime form that time and in top of his fitness. Why would he skip IPL back then? What is the logic?

Now when his game is on a downward spiral and he is mentally jaded, it makes sense for him to take a break just so that he can rejuvinate.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Double Standards?

Would Pak selectors treat a dip in form of Babar Azam the same as say someone else in the team? Obviously not.

Kohli's achievements in IPL/World Cricket have allowed him to have the kind of rope he's been given.

However, I agree he needs some time off cricket. Whatever he's tried hasn't worked, so maybe a break and proper introspection, working with some coach can help him.

 

[MP2011]

Do any of the India majors play in Ranji or any of the other domestic FC games? I doubt it.

Just because others don't play FC games, doesn't mean Kohli too shouldn't. Kohli has come thus far only on the basis of his hard work and hard work alone. There is a sea of difference between Kohli and Rahanes and Pujaras.

And again, a domestic game would very much be in Kohli's comfort zone, as he would be worshipped by everyone. It wouldn't help him regain his lost form.

Kind of dire form he is in against all kinds of spinners, I won't be surprised one bit if he comes cropper even in India's domestic scene.

Hence the suggestion that he play some county games. The fast English pitches and the foreign conditions are much more suited to a batsman wishing to regain his touch.

Fair enough.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Well the truth is, your statement was laughable 3-4 years ago and it is laughable today as well

Kohli was in prime form that time and in top of his fitness. Why would he skip IPL back then? What is the logic?

Now when his game is on a downward spiral and he is mentally jaded, it makes sense for him to take a break just so that he can rejuvinate.

Nope. It just proves that I wasn't looking at his peak years only and was looking at his remaining career as a whole. This is the quality most of you lack here. I was right about Pandya and KL Rahul too. Pant is next.

 

[MenInG]

And another failure for Kohli!

 

[NishanKonar]

Kohli is pretty much done and dusted. His career looks over for India. Tough call for Rohit ahead of the T20 World Cup

 

[Champ_Pal]

Brand Kohli is like Brand MS Dhoni. They will play for years on even though they are well past their prime. In the process, they will cost the country a ton of matches and finally when they are close to 40, they announce retirement and stick to league cricket for a few more years.

Honestly, if Kohli cannot find any form in the next 10 matches, he should either retire or take a long break from international cricket.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Kohli is pretty much done and dusted. His career looks over for India. Tough call for Rohit ahead of the T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma will not have the guts to drop Kohli. Any action from Sharma will be blamed on the rift between the two.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

He has a very large fanbase that brings a lot of money to the table.
Nuff said, as it trumps it all because everything else becomes irrelevant.

/thread.

 

[NishanKonar]

Brand Kohli is like Brand MS Dhoni. They will play for years on even though they are well past their prime. In the process, they will cost the country a ton of matches and finally when they are close to 40, they announce retirement and stick to league cricket for a few more years.

Honestly, if Kohli cannot find any form in the next 10 matches, he should either retire or take a long break from international cricket.

Dont think BCCI will let that happen with Kohli. Everyone understands the damage Dhoni did with his continued presence. Think they will nudge him out very soon