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You can never rule out a player of Virat Kohli's calibre: Dinesh Karthik

Virat Kohli, who is struggling to get back to form, has found support from his teammates. Just like India skipper Rohit Sharma, swashbuckling batter Dinesh Karthik has also come out in Kohli's support. "Virat has experienced insane success over the period of time. Now he will get a good break and will come back all recharged and hopefully will do phenomenally well. You can never rule out a player of his calibre," Karthik said on the sidelines of a training session with the budding cricketers at the PS Sports Excellence Arena here on Monday. Kohli has been rested for the West Indies tour which will begin on July 22.

"Would Love To Bowl At Virat Kohli Again": James Anderson Drops Big Career Hint

In the fifth rescheduled Test between India and England earlier this month at Edgbaston, James Anderson took five wickets in the first innings and another one in the second innings. However, none of those scalps included the prized wicket of former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli. The contest between the two great cricketers is a mouth-watering one. Anderson has dismissed Kohli seven times in Tests.

"If I Get 20 Minutes With Him...": Sunil Gavaskar On How He Can Help Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli had a forgettable run in the recently-concluded England Tour. In none of the matches in Tests, ODIs or T20Is against Englanr, the former Indian cricket team captain could score big. His string of scores in the recent Tour of England are 11, 20, 1, 11, 16 and 17. He is not part of the Indian squad for the upcoming Tour of West Indies, where India will be playing three ODIs and five T20Is. With no century since late 2019, several former players have spoken out about the long rope being given to Kohli.

Would love it if Virat Kohli spends time at my academy: Rajkumar Sharma

West Indies in a three-match ODI and a five-match T20I series. Despite having a good outing in England, fans have been majorly disappointed by India's star batter Virat Kohli, who once again failed to showcase his brilliant form. Kohli will not be a part of the upcoming series against West Indies and the fans have expressed that the former skipper should use this time and work on his form by practising at his childhood academy.

"Most Competitive Bloke": Virat Kohli's Tribute After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was the hero of England's 2019 World Cup final win, announced on Monday that he will be retiring from ODIs after the series opener against South Africa, which will be played at his home ground in Durham. Stokes released a statement on social media to announce his retirement from the 50-over format, stating that playing all three formats was "just unsustainable" for him. Star India batter Virat Kohli, who has often clashed against Stokes on the field, paid the all-rounder the ultimate tribute.

"Will Work On Issues...": Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Sends Message

As the multi-format series against England ended on Sunday with Team India being crowned as the white-ball champions, the Men in Blue are all set to face West Indies in a three-match ODI and a five-match T20I series. Despite having a good outing in England, fans have been majorly disappointed by India's star batter Virat Kohli, who once again failed to showcase his brilliant form. Kohli will not be a part of the upcoming series against West Indies and the fans have expressed that the former skipper should use this time and work on his form by practising at his childhood academy.

Watch: Virat Kohli's String Of Low Scores Continues, Gets Caught Behind Off Reece Topley In 3rd ODI

Virat Kohli string of low scored continued in the third and deciding ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday as he was dismissed by pacer Reece Topley. Kohli started off well with some exquisite boundaries after India had lost Shikhar Dhawan in the third over chasing a 260-run target. However, in the ninth over bowled by Topley, Kohli again outside edged one to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off a full delivery that fell on the middle and angled away. It marked the end of Kohli's innings.

Watch: Did Virat Kohli's Advice Help Mohammed Siraj Scalp Jonny Bairtsow And Joe Root In One Over?

Mohammed Siraj gave India a great start in the third and deciding ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday. Playing in place of the injured Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj took the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root in the second over of the innings. He got Bairstow out for a duck with a delivery that angled in and took the leading edge to the fielder at mid-off. Then he got Root, with a ball that shaped away quite late, took the edge and fell into the hands of the fielder at second slip. Ahead of the over and in between deliveries, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli could be seen having extended discussion with Siraj.

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You can never rule out a player of Virat Kohli's calibre: Dinesh Karthik

"Would Love To Bowl At Virat Kohli Again": James Anderson Drops Big Career Hint

"If I Get 20 Minutes With Him...": Sunil Gavaskar On How He Can Help Virat Kohli

Would love it if Virat Kohli spends time at my academy: Rajkumar Sharma

"Most Competitive Bloke": Virat Kohli's Tribute After Ben Stokes' ODI Retirement

"Will Work On Issues...": Virat Kohli's Childhood Coach Sends Message

Watch: Virat Kohli's String Of Low Scores Continues, Gets Caught Behind Off Reece Topley In 3rd ODI

Watch: Did Virat Kohli's Advice Help Mohammed Siraj Scalp Jonny Bairtsow And Joe Root In One Over?