Kohli's World Cup Spot in Jeopardy as Selector Faces Mounting Pressure
India's cricket selectors are putting Virat Kohli's form under the microscope as they plan for the 2027 World Cup. With the 36-year-old struggling to find his touch, former India coach Ravi Shastri has warned Kohli that he needs to regain his form quickly to secure a spot in the World Cup squad. Kohli's consecutive ducks in the ongoing Australia series have put him under pressure, and with several young players breathing down his neck, his selection is no longer a certainty.
Key Takeaways:
- Virat Kohli's form is under scrutiny as India plans for the 2027 World Cup.
- Kohli has struggled to find his touch, scoring consecutive ducks in the ongoing Australia series.
- Former India coach Ravi Shastri has warned Kohli that he needs to regain his form quickly to secure a spot in the World Cup squad.
- Kohli's selection is no longer a certainty, with several young players breathing down his neck.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, and Abhishek Sharma are among the young players competing with Kohli for spots in the ODI team.
- Shastri believes it won't be easy for Kohli to regain his form, and he'll need to be "more urgent" in his approach.
- Kohli's record in one-day cricket is "phenomenal," making his recent form a cause for concern.
Statistics:
- 36 years old: the age of Virat Kohli, who faces mounting pressure to regain his form.
- 2: the number of consecutive ducks scored by Kohli in the ongoing Australia series.
- 2027: the year of the next ODI World Cup, which Kohli is in danger of missing due to his current form.
- 7 months: the number of months since Kohli last played an international match.
- 110: the number of ODI centuries scored by Kohli, the most in international cricket history.
- 3: the number of young players competing with Kohli for spots in the ODI team (Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, and Abhishek Sharma).
Sources:
- Fox Sports
- Hindustan Times