Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer has come to the defense of Indian captain Virat Kohli, claiming that he is still the best batter in the world despite his recent shortcomings. Langer justified his decision by pointing out Kohli's wide array of shots, impeccable leadership qualities, and supreme fitness. This comes after Kohli's dismissal on 36 runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which has attracted scrutiny towards the veteran batter.
Virat Kohli: Still the Best in the World Despite Recent Setbacks
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has come under scrutiny recently following his dismissal for 36 runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The veteran batter's form has been a source of concern for fans and critics alike, leading to questions about his status as the world's best batsman.
However, former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer has come to Kohli's defense, claiming that he remains the best in the world despite his recent shortcomings. Langer pointed out Kohli's exceptional technique, wide array of shots, impeccable leadership qualities, and supreme fitness as evidence of his continued greatness.
Background
Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He has scored over 24,000 international runs across all formats, including 70 centuries. He is also the captain of the Indian national team in all formats.
However, Kohli has been in a slump of form for the past few months. He has not scored an international century since November 2019 and has struggled to make significant contributions with the bat in recent matches.
Langer's Defense
Despite Kohli's recent struggles, Langer believes that he remains the best batsman in the world. He pointed to Kohli's technical brilliance, his ability to play all kinds of shots, and his leadership qualities as evidence of his continued greatness.
"Virat Kohli is still the best batter in the world," Langer said. "He has got all the shots, he is a great leader, and he is incredibly fit. I have no doubt that he will come out of this slump and start scoring runs again soon."
Top 5 FAQs
1. Is Virat Kohli still the best batsman in the world? According to Langer, yes. He believes that Kohli's technical ability, shot range, and leadership qualities make him the best in the world.
2. Why has Kohli been out of form recently? There are a number of possible reasons, including a change in technique, a loss of confidence, or personal issues.
3. How long will Kohli's slump in form last? It is difficult to say. Kohli has been in a slump before and has always come out of it. It is possible that he will start scoring runs again soon, but it is also possible that his slump will continue for a while longer.
4. Will Kohli retire from international cricket soon? Kohli has not indicated that he plans to retire anytime soon. He is still only 33 years old and is in good physical shape.
5. Who is the next best batsman in the world if Kohli is not the best? There are a number of contenders for the title of best batsman in the world, including Marnus Labuschagne (Australia), Steve Smith (Australia), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), and Babar Azam (Pakistan).
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