Chris Gayle backs Virat Kohli despite recent struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa. Kohli, who has typically been India’s standout performer in ICC tournaments since 2014, has encountered difficulty in the 2024 edition, managing only 75 runs at an average of 10.71 across seven matches.
Despite Kohli’s current form, Gayle remains optimistic about his impact in the final. “These downturns are part of the journey for superstars and world-class players like Virat. We’ve witnessed his dominance in past World Cups. Everyone goes through rough patches,” Gayle explained.
Chris Gayle Backs Virat Kohli to Shine in T20 World Cup Final Despite Recent Struggles
Kohli entered the T20 World Cup 2024 in exceptional form following a successful IPL 2024 campaign where he clinched the Orange Cap with 741 runs at an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69, including a century and five half-centuries.
With India aiming to end a 13-year ICC title drought, Gayle stressed the tendency of big players to deliver in crucial matches. “He’s in the final, and sometimes big players are summoned to step up and secure victory for their team. It would be unwise to discount a player of Virat Kohli’s calibre. We recognize his special abilities; now, we await his performance tomorrow,” Gayle concluded.
India will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday (29 June) in Barbados, with Kohli’s form potentially proving pivotal to the outcome.
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