Title: Virat Kohli Faces Criticism Despite Orange Cap Lead in IPL 2024
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli may be leading the race for the Orange Cap in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, but his performances have failed to impress netizens.
In five matches, the stylish Indian batter has amassed 316 runs with two half-centuries and one hundred. However, RCB finds itself in the ninth position on the IPL points table, having lost four out of five matches.
Despite Kohli’s individual brilliance, criticism has mounted against his batting style, particularly focusing on his strike rate of 146.29, which is deemed subpar compared to younger cricketers in the fast-paced T20 format.
Kohli’s 67-ball century against Rajasthan Royals, albeit a commendable feat, was the joint-slowest in IPL history and came in a losing cause, drawing ire from cricket enthusiasts.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with comments expressing concern over Kohli’s approach, with some suggesting that his strike rate poses a threat to the team’s success, especially with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Amidst the criticism, Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has come to his defense, dismissing the negative remarks and expressing unwavering support for the RCB superstar. Sharma shared a video on his Instagram account where he advocated for Kohli’s ability to deliver when it matters most, refuting the notion that Kohli’s performance is lacking.
