Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar says the calls for dropping Virat Kohli from the team altogether are premature and unfair.
It’s nearly three years since Kohli last scored a century in any format now but the star batter continues to be backed by his teammates and former cricketers.
“I am sure there’s a little bit of worry. There’s a lot of talk about ‘Virat Kohli ko replace karlein’, I think it’s not fair,” Agarkar said on FanCode.
What has added to Kohli’s woes is the fact that other players have put up eye-catching performances. However, Agarkar feels that in Australia, where the T20 WC will be held in October-November, India need someone of Kohli’s experience who knows how to deal with pressure situations.
“No doubt that, that’s why I am saying it’s premature (calls for Kohli to be dropped). He is not getting runs, a few other players are performing, but come the World Cup in Australia, if India are two down, you want Virat Kohli in form, but you want a Virat Kohli batting there. Because he knows how to bat under pressure in the big stages,” Agarkar said.
