Is 31-year-old Kohli ageing? An Indian bowling legend thinks so
Kohli managed just 38 runs in the two Tests
The 31-year-old Kohli managed just 38 runs in the two Tests at an average of 9.50 in New Zealand. In the preceding limited overs series, he managed to score 180 runs including a half century, making it a forgettable tour for the India skipper.
Kapil Dev
"I think he (Kohli) needs to adjust his eyesight a bit. When big players start getting bowled or LBW to incoming deliveries then you have to tell them to practice more," he added.
Virat Kohli
The World Cup winning Indian captain said that several batsmen like Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and cricket legend Vivian Richards have have faced similar difficulties.
Other cricketers faced similar issues: Kapil
"Sehwag, Dravid, Viv Richards all faced similar difficulties in their career. So Kohli needs to practice more."
Kohli needs to tighten his technique
Dev feels Kohli needs to tighten his technique and practice more and said playing in the IPL will help the 31-year-old to adjust to the development.
Eyesight weakening?
"When your eyesight weakens then you have to work on your technique. The same ball which he used to pounce on so quickly, he's getting late on it now."
"The IPL will help him as the more he plays the better understanding and idea he'll get on how to deal with it," Kapil added.
Strengths turn into weakness
"It shows that your eyes and your reflexes have slowed down a bit and in no time your strengths turn into your weaknesses. From 18-24, your eyesight is at the optimum level but after that, it depends on how you work on it."
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