The Pakistan skipper, Babar Azam has shown his support for the former Indian captain. Virat Kohli is the most well-known name in the world. It is not because of his runs and stats. It is because the level of passion he brings to the game is untouchable. His presence on the cricket field is an iconic moment in whichever game he steps into.
But the real fact is that the 33-year-old is struggling and going through a hard time with his batting form. With every match, his numbers and averages are declining. The man who used to smash centurys for fun hasn’t had a three-digit score since almost the last three years.
Virat Kohli reached his last international century in November 2019, in a pink-ball test against Bangladesh. But since then, everyone has been waiting for him to score his 71st century in cricket. He has played over 70-80 international games during this time. But couldn’t reach that figure that everyone is waiting for.
The wait is getting longer with every match as fans from across the world are waiting for that moment. Notably, the former Indian skipper, who is part of the Indian team on the tour to England, hasn’t had any significant contributions so far. He has scored 11, 20, 1, 11, and 16 runs in the five innings he has played across the format.
Babar Azam backs Virat Kohli to regain his form
On Thursday, in the second ODI game, he was dismissed for 16 runs, and India lost the match by a huge margin of 100 runs. Many former cricketers and cricket pundits have already said that Virat should have been dropped from the team. However, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and English skipper Jos Buttler have shown support for Virat.
On the other hand, Babar Azam has also come out in support of the 33-year-old. He shared a message on this Twitter handle on Thursday.
This was a surprise for the fans from both countries, and everyone who knows about cricket lauded Babar for this act. Twitter was flooded with tweets for both Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, and many fans reacted to it.
FAQ
When was the last time Virat Kohli scored a century?
Virat Kohli reached his last international century in November 2019, in a pink-ball test against Bangladesh. But since then, everyone has been waiting for him to score his 71st century in cricket.
When will Virat Kohli score his 71st century?
Virat Kohli has been struggling with his luck right now. He is playing some good shots but getting out in different fashion everytime. But he will soon reach that three-figure mark that everyone is looking for.
Who is best, Babar Azam or Virat Kohli?
Both are the best in the generations. These are the icons of cricket in their own country. But comparing two individuals is not possible. But definitely, these two are the GOATs of cricket.
Why is Virat Kohli struggling with his form?
Virat Kohli has been scoring runs over the years but this time is totally different, because he is getting the starts but he is not able to convert it. But soon or later he will make comeback for sure.