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Irfan Pathan reacts strongly to question about Virat Kohli’s strike rate

May 1, 2024

The scrutiny surrounding Virat Kohli‘s performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, particularly regarding his strike rate and perceived ‘lack of aggression’, has sparked significant debate. Kohli himself has responded forcefully to address the criticism he’s facing. Following a match, Kohli expressed frustration towards those questioning his strike rate.

Irfan Pathan became visibly agitated when questioned about Virat’s strike rate, expressing his disappointment with the line of questioning.

Irfan Pathan on Virat Kohli’s criticism

Pathan emphasized that Kohli’s form bodes well for India’s future, stressing the importance of considering both his strike-rate and average. Expressing bewilderment at the focus on Kohli’s strike-rate, he voiced his disappointment with such inquiries. According to the former cricketer, Kohli’s ability to win matches speaks for itself.

“Talking of specifically for Virat Kohli, you know this innings actually showed the world again that, it doesn’t matter what strike-rate he plays. He wants his team to win, and that’s why sometimes he’s going to play slow, but he always wants to play according to the situation,” said Pathan via star sports.

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