Published 15:42 IST, June 29th 2024

'He will also fail, and you have to accept it': Sourav Ganguly on Virat Kohli's dismal run in T20 WC

Ahead of the highly awaited India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2024 final, Sourav Ganguly has rendered his opinion on the performance of Virat Kohli.

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Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly | Image: AP/PTI
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Virat Kohli has h a forgetful T20 World Cup 2024 till now but ace batsman from India carries final opportunity to turn it around. All eyes will be on Kohli as India will take on South Africa in T20 World Cup 2024 Final at Kensington Oval, Barbos. Kohli will likely open innings along with Rohit Sharma and it would be intriguing to see how he will approach his game in final.

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Sourav Ganguly says Virat Kohli could also fail

From captain Rohit Sharma to he coach Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli receives immense backing ahe of IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final. Even official Instagram handle of ICC has posted about Virat Kohli, expecting a Virat Kohli show in highly anticipated finale. ding his opinion into bracket is former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

According to Ganguly, Kohli is a generational talent and should not be questioned as could fail as well. former India captain me it known that he wants to see Virat Kohli open innings.

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"Don't even talk bout Virat Kohli," Ganguly was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. "He's a once in a lifetime player. Virat should continue to open. He just h a World Cup of 700 runs seven months ago. He is human. Sometimes, he will also fail, and you have to accept it."

Ganguly kept Kohli in category of greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

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“People like Kohli, Tendulkar, Dravid, y are institutions for Indian cricket. Three-four matches don’t make m weaker players. Don’t rule him out in final tomorrow,” Ganguly said.

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Ganguly says Kohli is saving his best for final

Ganguly concluded by pointing out that being a player, Kohli could also have a dip in form but Kohli is looking good and should be judged on intent he has showcased in tournament till now.

“He (Kohli) is a quality player. Any player can go through (dip in form) that. We do understand his class and we do understand his importance in all se big games. Form is never a problem. When you’ve played cricket for 15 years, form is never a problem. He’s looking good, intent is re, he’s probably saving for final,” Rohit said.

 

15:30 IST, June 29th 2024