'Think he deserves it': Indian head coach Rahul Dravid's big remark on Virat Kohli's dismal outing in the IND vs ENG semi-final

Virat Kohli's bat has not been producing runs like it is usually known for in this ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024. In the big semi-final against England, Virat Kohli got out after scoring just 9 runs from a ball bowled by his RCB teammate Reece Topley at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on June 27 (Thursday). After the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid have backed the Indian batting maestro and believed that he is saving the best one for the Final.

Rahul Dravid backs Virat Kohli

Rahul Dravid has backed Virat Kohli's intent and said he is actually loving his attitude and commitment in the field. He also said a big knock from him is loading soon. He even appreciated the six Virat hit against Topley before getting out.

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“ You know with Virat, the thing is, when you play a slightly high risk brand of cricket there can be times when it doesn't come off. Even today, I thought he hit a really good 6 to set the tempo but he was just unlucky that the ball seamed a little bit more. But I love the intent, I love the way he went about doing it. It sets a good example for the group as well if he's willing to do it. And you know, for some reason, I don't want to jinx it but I think there's a big one coming up. I'm just loving his attitude and that he's committing himself on the field - I think he deserves it,” said Rahul Dravid on Star Sports

 

A similar not was given by Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who called Virat Kohli a world class player and said he is saving his best knock for the Final against South Africa and that he will surely be backing him for the grand finale.

 

“(Kohli) We understand his class. Form is never a problem when you've played for 15 years. Probably saving for the final,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation

 

India to face South Africa in Final

 

Team India batting first scored 171/7 in 20 overs with the help of an amazing fifty from captain Rohit Sharma and good knocks from Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. Then in bowling Indian spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav took three-wicket each and helped in bowling out England for just 103 runs and won the match by 68 runs. Jasprit Bumrah grabbed two wickets as well. Now the Indian team will face South Africa in the Final of T20 World Cup 2024 which will be held in Barbados.

 

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