Ravi Shastri’s message for Virat Kohli’s doubters

Kohli has endured an indifferent run across all formats in recent months, with the 36-year-old managing just a half-century and averaging just 21.33 across five Test matches since the start of the year against Bangladesh and New Zealand.

The veteran looked below his best during India’s recent 3-0 series against New Zealand, but Shastri predicts a quick return to form during the five-match Test series in Australia, which will be crucial in deciding who will win the ICC next year reaches. Final of the World Test Championship at Lord’s.

‘Well, the king is back in his territory. That is all I will tell them,” Shastri told host Sanjana Ganesan in the most recent episode of The ICC review when asked what his message was for Kohli doubters.

“If you’ve earned that title after your exploits in Australia, this will be on your (opponent’s) mind when you go into action.”