Anil Kumble has taken to social media to debunk fabricated comments attributed to him regarding Indian cricket superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The former skipper has urged fans to be cautious of information on social media, emphasizing that his official channels are the only reliable source of his views. Meanwhile, Australian legend Allan Border has expressed concerns over Kohli's struggles against balls outside the off-stump in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
Kumble Debunks False Comments, Urges Caution on Social Media
Indian cricket legend Anil Kumble has taken to Twitter to clarify fabricated comments attributed to him about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Kumble stated: "A lot of fabricated comments being attributed to me recently. Please be cautious of information on social media. My official channels are the only source of my views and opinions."
This comes in the wake of reports circulating on social media that Kumble had criticized Kohli and Sharma's performance in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
Allan Border Expresses Concerns over Kohli's Struggles
Meanwhile, Australian cricket legend Allan Border has voiced concerns about Kohli's struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump.
Border said: "I don't think Kohli is playing the ball as well as he can. He's getting out to balls that are hitting the stumps or just missing them. He's not getting the bat in the right spot."
Kohli has been dismissed four times in the series so far, with three of those dismissals coming to deliveries outside the off-stump.
Top 5 FAQs
Q: What did Anil Kumble say about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma?
A: Kumble has denied making any comments about the two players.
Q: Why is Allan Border concerned about Virat Kohli?
A: Border believes Kohli is struggling to cope with deliveries outside the off-stump.
Q: What has been Virat Kohli's performance in the series against Australia?
A: Kohli has scored 44 runs in three innings, with a highest score of 22.
Q: Who is Anil Kumble?
A: Kumble is a former Indian cricketer who captained the team and is the third-highest wicket-taker in Test history.
Q: Who is Allan Border?
A: Border is a former Australian cricketer who captained the team and is a member of the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame.
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