Former India player Anil Kumble backs Virat Kohli to retain his spot for the T20 World Cup
There has been quite a stir regarding Virat Kohli lately. Reports have suggested that the former India skipper can be dropped from the Team India squad for the ICC T20 World Cup. However, former India head coach Anil Kumble has backed Kohli. Kumble stated that he is one of the greatest players in the modern era across all formats, and his aggression on the field gives the team intensity.
Anil Kumble said, “I would say consistency. I saw him in RCB when I was a part of RCB; that’s where he started his T20 career after being a U-19 World Cup winner. From there, the transformation in his fitness, the way he wanted to play his cricket, and the performances he put in white-ball cricket.”
“In Test cricket, we know his greatness. In T20s for India, his consistency over a period of time has been immense. The kind of aggression and attitude he brings to the field help the team gain intensity,” said Kumble.
“I highly regard him as one of the greatest of the modern era, across all three formats. When you have a player of that caliber on your side, it’s crucial that you’re constantly asking him to get the best out of himself,” Kumble concluded.