Published 09:52 IST, March 5th 2020

Virender Sehwag asks Virat Kohli to trust his instincts, cites Sachin & Lara's case

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag came out in support of skipper Virat Kohli after the latter faced the wrath of the critics for the string of poor shows

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Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag came out in support of Indian skipper Virat Kohli after latter faced wrath of critics for string of poor shows in New Zealand. run-machine mand to score just 38 runs in two games as India suffered ir first defeat since beginning of ir world test Championship campaign. Virat Kohli was severely criticized for his technique after he failed to put up a single big score in four innings but found backing of many former cricketers who have said that it was fine for a player to go through a rough patch. 

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Virender Sehwag asks Virat Kohli to be patient

Speaking to a news daily, Virender Sehwag said that it was common for players to go through a b phase and revealed that he himself h gone through same. Urging Virat Kohli to trust his instincts and be patient with himself, Virender Sehwag said that all players including Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Steve Smith & himself h gone through rough patches and h mand to wriggle out of it without compromising on ir 'natural game'. Virender Sehwag also h a few words of vice for Indian skipper with regard to his shot selection and said that pressure of game might have gotten to he of Virat Kohli. 

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'He is also a human' 

Speaking to a news publication, MSK Pras defended Virat Kohli's poor form, stating that it was okay for a cricketer with calibre of Virat Kohli to have one odd series. MSK Pras said that Virat Kohli was a legend who was a run-machine for country over years and that one odd series should t be used to judge such a ' phemenal player'. Forner Pakistan coach cum selector Inzamam-ul-Haq also lashed out at Virat Kohli's critics, asking m how y could point ir fingers at just skipper while rest of squ failed to rise to occasion as well.   

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Inzamam-ul-Haq hits Virat Kohli's critics for a six   

Talking on latest video on his Youtube channel, Inzamam-ul-Haq said that it was wrong to blame Virat Kohli single-handedly for India's loss and questioned form of rest of players. Inzamam-ul-Haq said that Virat Kohli's 'rough patch' was just a parcel of game and that people should accept it inste of making hue and cry about it. former Pakistan coach cum selector backed Virat Kohli's technique and said that Indian skipper need t make any changes to his technique. Touting Virat Kohli to be a 'strong-minded' player, Inzamam-ul-Haq said that he believes Virat Kohli will make a strong comeback.

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09:52 IST, March 5th 2020