Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has questioned the attitude of Virat Kohli, former captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli is going through poor form. Not only has it been more than two years for Kohli to score a century, but this year he has played 11 international matches and has scored only 4 half-centuries. His performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has also been average. Kohli, who has been number one in the ICC rankings in all three formats, has declined in form.
Where Kohli has repeatedly said that despite not scoring big scores, he is in good space. At the same time, Afridi feels that the superstar of Indian cricket needs to take stock of where he currently stands? The former Pakistan all-rounder believes that Kohli’s return to form depends on what his attitude is – does he want to try to become No. 1 again or if he is satisfied with what he has achieved?
Afridi said on Sama TV, ‘Attitude matters the most in cricket. That’s what I talk about the most. Do you have attitude towards cricket or not? Kohli, earlier in his career, wanted to be the No. 1 batsman in the world… Is he still playing cricket with the same motivation? This is a big question.
Shahid Afridi further said, ‘He has class. But does he really want to be No. 1 again? Or does he feel that he has achieved everything in life. Now just relax and pass the time? It is all about attitude.
Virat Kohli scored 341 runs with two half-centuries for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022. Kohli has been rested for the home series against South Africa in preparation for the England tour.
It was during IPL 2022 when several former cricketers, including former India coach Ravi Shastri, suggested that Kohli should take a break to freshen up. On that issue, Virat Kohli had openly said, ‘It is something that he can consider’.