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Had a medium-term injury lay off at a bad time (came back in the offseason too IIRC) and got overtaken by a few players. Hasn't set the world alight domestically since his return either.
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Is Virat Kohli test material?
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Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
That could possibly be true..but when it comes to these situations, I always try to put myself in the captain's shoes. From Dhoni's perspective, you have a player like Sharma who everyone has hailed as promising but just hasn't managed to get his act together and perform consistently and you have a Kohli who everyone has hailed as promising but also had a fantastic 2011 in ODI cricket. Its easy now to say Sharma would have been a better option but would you make the same decision two tests ago?
Based on the information available 2 tests ago, I know I wouldn't.
flibbertyjibber
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Not writing him off but I get the feeling he is a new version of Michael Bevan. Gun one day player but his technical flaw is easily exposed in the longer game.
Can see him having a brilliant career in one day cricket but never cutting it as a test player. The worry for India is Raina looks the same at present and they need new bats to step up quickly as the old boys will be retiring soon.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Wasim Jaffer v2.0 TBF. Leading run scorer in Ranji history now.
Woodster
International Captain
There's no doubt in my mind Kohli has plenty of talent, some of his innings in one-day cricket have demonstrated what he's capable of producing and if he can transfer those skills into Test cricket he can be a real player for India in the years ahead.
I don't particular like what I've seen/heard about him as a person, but that's just a personal thing, maybe I haven't given him a fair crack yet, but that doesn't alter the fact I think he's very talented, even if I hope he fails every time he walks out. I don't think it's as though he's done anything particularly offensive, just the way he carries himself as though he's already made it as a Test legend.
I don't particular like what I've seen/heard about him as a person, but that's just a personal thing, maybe I haven't given him a fair crack yet, but that doesn't alter the fact I think he's very talented, even if I hope he fails every time he walks out. I don't think it's as though he's done anything particularly offensive, just the way he carries himself as though he's already made it as a Test legend.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
I don't blame him for that to be honest.. If I am being abused by a bunch of lowlifes...I would do the same.
G.I.Joe
International Coach
Don't think 'crying pansy' describes it right. He was abused, he gave them the middle finger. He explained himself. End of story, except for those who'd prefer to blow it up and get a newspaper article out of it.
Would you rather he not make public his side of the story? He doesn't have the advantage of anonymity that the hecklers have.
Would you rather he not make public his side of the story? He doesn't have the advantage of anonymity that the hecklers have.
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Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
Yep not the first cricketer..but just because others take it lying down does not mean he has to either.. Everyone is different. As you said, he needs to deal with it and everyone has a different way of dealing with it. I know I don't tolerate stuff like that. Don't know about twitter fiasco though.
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marc71178
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Article by Christian Ryan on Kohli
Christian Ryan: Behind the Kohli face | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo
It was interesting how Benaud rates him highly.
I don't think he'll be seen in Perth. It'll be a brave move to keep him.
Despite all his failures and whingey outbursts, he hasn't struggled with the short ball at least
Christian Ryan: Behind the Kohli face | Opinion | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo
It was interesting how Benaud rates him highly.
I don't think he'll be seen in Perth. It'll be a brave move to keep him.
Despite all his failures and whingey outbursts, he hasn't struggled with the short ball at least
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
What a wimp. You're a professional athlete. Some words from the crowd should be expected. Not their fault he has made **** all runs and can't do anything but make a crude gesture in response
Cruxdude
International Debutant
Since when did being a professional athlete make one fair game for abuses from public.
Agent Nationaux
International Coach
Abusing the player is part of the game, but when it comes to abusing a family member (especially mother/sister) then that is out of order. The fan deserved Kohli's gesture.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
You'd think Kohli flashed them or something the way people are going on.
Should he have done it? No. Does it show he has a lot to learn about international cricket and is a bit of a tool? Yes. But **** me its not the end of the world.
FYI Kohli does have issues with being abused by Indian fans too:
Virat kohli abusing the spectators - YouTube
Should he have done it? No. Does it show he has a lot to learn about international cricket and is a bit of a tool? Yes. But **** me its not the end of the world.
FYI Kohli does have issues with being abused by Indian fans too:
Virat kohli abusing the spectators - YouTube