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

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? Mujhe toh samajh mein nahi aata bhai. Khair, puuuchiye (why is he being discussed? I don't understand it. Anyway, carry on)."

Rohit reiterated Team India's faith in Kohli's ability. "He has played so many matches for so many years. He has been such a great batsman, so he does not need reassurance. I think I said in the last press conference as well that form can go up and down. That is part and parcel of all the players' career. This happens with everyone. So a player who has won so many matches needs only one or two innings. This is what I believe and I am sure the others feel the same way," Rohit said. "People keep talking about his form but we should realise that performances can always fluctuate, but the quality of a player will never deteriorate. The guy has scored so many centuries, you look at his average. So he has the experience. But every player has gone through bad matches. There is no player who has played and