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Amidst ongoing discussions about Virat Kohli’s T20 batting approach, former RCB captain and IPL legend Ambati Rayudu has defended Kohli’s strike rate. Rayudu emphasized that strike rate should be considered contextually based on the pitch and match conditions, rather than as a collective measure. Meanwhile, India legend Harbhajan Singh praised Kohli’s adaptability and constant efforts to improve his game. Kohli currently leads the Orange Cap race with 661 runs, demonstrating his strong performance this season.

Former India cricketer Virat Kohli has been the subject of much criticism over the past few years for his strike rate, especially in the middle overs and against spinners. However, Kohli has silenced his critics with a string of impressive performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including a match-winning 92 against Punjab Kings in which he showcased his new-found ability to play the slog sweep. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Kohli’s willingness to keep improving his game, saying that it is one of the qualities that makes him “one of the greatest players in the world.”

Virat Kohli has silenced his critics with his impressive performances in the ongoing IPL season. After facing criticism for his strike rate in the initial stage of the tournament, Kohli has up his ante in the last few matches, taking on the spinners and playing at a healthy strike rate throughout his innings. He has scored 40-plus scores at a strike rate of over 150 in the last three matches and smashed 92 against Punjab Kings while striking the ball at 196.74. Kohli’s resurgence has also been praised by former Australia batter Matthew Hayden, who believes that the criticism has fueled his fire and led to his improvement.

Virat Kohli showcased his class with an astounding 92-run knock off just 47 deliveries, silencing critics who questioned his strike rate. His blistering performance propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a commanding victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2024. The Indian legend’s innings was studded with seven fours and six maximums, highlighting his aggressive intent. Kohli’s knock helped RCB post an imposing 241/7 in 20 overs, which ultimately led to a 60-run win. His exceptional form has propelled him to the top of the Orange Cap race, further bolstering India’s hopes for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Following Sunil Gavaskar’s critique of Virat Kohli’s strike rate, Australian legend Matthew Hayden has reignited the discussion, weighing in on the possibility of Kohli opening for India at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Hayden believes Kohli’s strike rate has improved significantly in the last four IPL seasons, going from the mid-120s to over 150. He emphasized that Kohli’s aggressive approach will be valuable regardless of his batting position due to India’s strong batting lineup. Despite Kohli’s limited experience opening in T20Is, Hayden highlights his impressive record, including his century against Pakistan in last year’s Asia Cup. Given the favorable batting conditions in the West Indies, Hayden suggests that Kohli would be a potent force as an opener.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticized Star Sports for repeatedly playing Virat Kohli’s explosive interview from last week, where the former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain lashed out at his critics over his strike rate. Gavaskar, who works as a cricket expert for Star Sports during the IPL season, accused the broadcaster of questioning their own commentary team by constantly airing the interview.

Virat Kohli’s recent rant against critics over his strike rate has sparked a heated debate, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar expressing strong disapproval. Gavaskar criticized Kohli for hitting out at commentators who questioned his strike rate after he failed to score at a high enough rate against spin in the ongoing IPL 2024. Despite Kohli’s impressive 70-run innings against Gujarat Titans, where he scored at a strike rate of 179 against spinners, Gavaskar argued that the commentators had only been critical when Kohli was dismissed before the slog overs with a strike rate below 120. Gavaskar also accused Kohli of hypocrisy for responding to critics despite claiming not to care about outside noise, emphasizing that commentators are simply doing their job and providing their observations on the game.

In the wake of Lucknow Super Giants’ victory over Chennai Super Kings, skipper KL Rahul acknowledged the exceptional performance of Marcus Stoinis, who scored an unbeaten 124 runs off 63 balls. Rahul also recognized the impact of the ‘Impact Player’ rule, which allows teams to substitute players mid-match, in the modern era of T20 cricket, where strike rates play a crucial role.