"You Can Talk About Strike-Rate...": Pakistan Great Sides With 'Match-Winner' Virat Kohli, Slams Critics

17.05.2024 - 09:37 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has opened up on star batter Virat Kohli's form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

The former batter praised Kohli for his strong mentality, especially in crunch games against the best teams in the world. Amid debate over his strike-rate and batting intent in IPL 2024, Misbah threw his weight behind the RCB icon, and explained what makes Kohli a match-winner.

Kohli is leading run-getter in this season's IPL so far, amassing 661 runs at a strike rate of 155.16 from 13 matches. Despite the IPL 2024 Orange Cap sitting on his head, experts have often criticised Kohli for his batting intent.

Even former India captain Sunil Gavaskar questioned his strike-rate after RCB had lost seven of their first eight league matches.

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