Rohit Sharma reiterates Team India's faith in Virat Kohli's ability

16.07.2022 - 05:53 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Out-of-form Virat Kohli doesn't need any reassurance, says skipper Rohit SharmaVirat Kohli is in the worst form of his life.

He may be facing fire from some distinguished former cricketers about his spot in India's T20 side. The former India captain, though, continues to be backed in public by the current India skipper, Rohit Sharma.

On Thursday, Rohit once again jumped to Kohli's defence after the former skipper was out cheaply in the second ODI at Lord's.

Kohli had started off in good nick, stroking three crisp fours before nibbling at a David Willey delivery outside the off-stump and getting out caught behind. "Virat Kohli ke baare mein kaafi charcha ho rahi hai (a lot is being talked about Virat Kohli)," a reporter began his question, before Rohit interrupted him and said, "Kyu ho rahi hi, yaar?

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