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  • ‘Important for Kohli To...’: India Batter Expresses His Thoughts on Virat’s Dry Run in Test Cricket

Published 07:07 IST, September 28th 2024

‘Important for Kohli To...’: India Batter Expresses His Thoughts on Virat’s Dry Run in Test Cricket

Hanuma Vihari discusses Virat Kohli's dry spell in red-ball cricket, saying that it is critical for Kohli to be in the right frame of mind.

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India's Virat Kohli bats in the nets during a training session ahead of their first test match between India and Bangladesh in Chennai, India | Image: AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.
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Virat Kohli has made his long-awaited return to Test cricket as Team India prepares for the ultimate showdown, the World Test Championship Final. Kohli hasn't been in much red-ball action as he missed out on the England series due to personal reasons. It's not just red-ball, but Kohli has had an underwhelming run in 2024. Amid the struggles, a prominent India cricketer has spoken up on Kohli's recent woes and also offered his opinion on it.

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India Star Says Virat Kohli Just Needs to Get in the Groove Amid Dry Spell

During an appearance on JioCinema, India batter Hanuma Vihari expresses his thoughts on Virat Kohli 's dry spell in red-ball cricket lately. Vihari expressed that it is crucial for Kohli to be in a proper state of mind and also pointed out that it takes time to get into that space and get into the groove. But the middle-order batter believes Kohli's form shouldn't be a concern, as he would stand up to the test when the real challenge arrives.

"I wouldn't say crucial. It is important for Virat Kohli to be in a good state of mind. I know he has not played Test cricket for a while now. He missed out on the England Test series due to his personal commitments.

<span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">India's </span><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/virat-kohli"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span></a><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> plays a shot on the second day of the first cricket test match between India and </span><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/bangladesh"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span></a><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/bangladesh">Bangladesh</a> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> , in Chennai, India. | Image: AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.</span><br>&nbsp;

"But coming back to Test cricket after a while, it takes time to get into your groove, to get that mental space, and to have that routine back. India should not be concerned with Virat's form because we know when the real Test comes he will stand up and get those runs in Australia," Hanuma Vihari said.

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Team India has a series of test matches, with one series ongoing with Bangladesh as they lock horns for the 2nd Test match in Kanpur. Team India has chosen to bowl first and have scalped three wickets, with pacer Akash Deep emerging as an absolute star. However, the Day 1 play had early stumps as overcast conditions impacted the lighting, and the action was called off due to poor lighting.

07:06 IST, September 28th 2024