Virat Kohli’s Strike Rate 138, Rohit Sharma’s 139: T20 World Cup Winner Criticizes Critics of RCB Star

The T20 World Cup squad is set to be announced soon, creating intrigue around Virat Kohli’s role. The former Indian cricket team captain has been a prolific run scorer, with a ton and two half-centuries in six matches, topping the run-scoring charts.

Despite this, Kohli has faced criticism for his strike rate, which stands at 141.77 as he often plays an ‘anchor’ role for RCB. Many believe that this traditional ‘anchor’ role may no longer fit the modern T20 format.

Comparisons of Kohli’s T20I strike rate with other players such as Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle have been made, highlighting Kohli’s strong statistics. Irfan Pathan, a cricket expert and commentator, emphasized the need to consider a player’s role when evaluating their performance, suggesting that different players may have different requirements based on their batting order and responsibilities.

Despite Kohli’s impressive performance in a match against Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 113* off 72 balls with a strike rate of 156.94, discussions around his strike rate continue. Virender Sehwag commented that while Kohli’s innings were commendable, the lack of support from other batters increased the pressure on him to maintain a high strike rate throughout the innings.

Sehwag also noted that Kohli’s role is to stay till the end, while other high-value players like Maxwell should prove their worth.