Gavaskar's comments came after Kohli’s disappointing performance in the final Test in Sydney, where India lost the match by six wickets. The Men in Blue lost the series by a margin of 1-3 in Australia. This defeat also eliminated India from contention for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final.
"100 percent. Whatever might be the attack, it might be useless, even if you score runs against that in the Ranji Trophy, your confidence will be high. On January 23, Delhi's match is against Saurashtra in Rajkot. We all know Rajkot's pitch is extremely flat. Go and score runs there - score a double hundred, you will get the confidence," Gavaskar responded.
Virat Kohli Scored Just 190 Runs in BGT 2024-25 in Australia
The 36-year-old managed 190 runs in nine innings at an average of 23.75 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with only one century in the opening Test. Over the past five years, Virat Kohli has scored only three centuries in his last 39 Tests. His batting average dipped from the mid-50s in 2019 to below 47.
He Used to Be an Automatic Selection Earlier - Sunil Gavaskar
In the same discussion, Sunil Gavaskar raised questions about Virat Kohli's place as an automatic pick in India's Test side. Gavaskar said that the selectors may now have to decide on his inclusion for the upcoming tour of England.
"Whenever the selection committee sits, they pick 10 or 11, and the most discussion happens for Nos. 10 to 14. However, I feel after this performance, Ajit Agarkar and his fellow selectors will definitely discuss whether he can automatically be included in the team for the England tour," Gavaskar observed.
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