Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu Shuts the Strike-Rate Debate, In His Own Style
The star batsman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli, minced no words as he blasted those criticising his strike rate and inability to get going against spinners in the middle overs. With the mic in his hand, Virat went into offence mode after Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2024 clash on Sunday. With Kohli himself scoring 44-ball 70, he ripped into those making 'expert comments' while sitting in the commentary box. After the match, Kohli found the backing of former India all-rounder Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Sidhu, who has been working as an expert for the IPL 2024, slammed those who are targeting Virat over his strike rate. The former cricketer-tuned commentator highlighted the technical aspects of Kohli's game, coupled with his exceptional career, that make him the player he is today.
Sidhu said, "People think Kohli is God. He is a human, so he will play like a human too. Rather than nitpick, why don't we look at the fact that the guy has 80 centuries? That's his strength and weakness; he has none. And if you look carefully, today he played off the backfoot and lofted the spinners. Tell me how many can do that. Hitting a left-arm spinner against the spin—how many can do that? So Kohli has a presence; he cherishes his wicket too. What else is he supposed to do?"