Team India Test captain Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma has opened up on Kohli's comments that he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.
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The childhood coach of Team India Test captain Virat Kohli, Rajkumar Sharma has opened up on Kohli’s comments that he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. His comments came after Kohli’s comments during the pre-match press conference for the third and final Test against South Africa. He also opined on giving impactful performances as well.
During a discussion on India News, Rajkumar Sharma said: “He is saying the right thing. What can he prove after having done so much? If a guy has to prove after having such records, he might be forced to say this – that what else he needs to do prove himself.”
The former first-class cricketer also believes that Virat’s return will help Team India immensely.
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Sharma added: “A lot of changes will come in the Indian team because of Virat coming back, especially in the captaincy. The aggression he brings, everyone knows how much the team’s body language matters. Along with that, Virat’s role as a batter is very important in the middle order because he absorbs the pressure whenever there is hostile bowling happening.”
Virat Kohli, however, missed the second Test due to injury where Team India faced a seven-wicket loss at the Wanderers. Hanuma Vihari, who came in as Virat’s replacement for the match, gave a decent performance with the bat.
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On the other hand, Reetinder Sodhi also backed Rajkumar Sharma’s views. He explained: “He [Virat] does not have to prove anything. He is a player of the level of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kumble – they have been match-winners since time immemorial. So we cannot talk about their credentials at all. They are legends of Indian and world cricket.”
However, he also added that Virat Kohli would want to put everything to rest by talking with his bat.
Sodhi concluded: “But if there are questions, you need to give answers. You have to take criticism. Virat is taking that and it is part and parcel of the game, no one should have a doubt about that. But now Virat’s job is to come, win the match and the series, and silence all the critics with his performance.”
