If you’ve done that much in the past, you’ll always get more chances: Ashish Nehra backs out-of-form Virat Kohli

Former fast bowler Ashish Nehra has backed Virat Kohli to get “extra chances” due to his past performances. The 33-year-old Kohli has been on a poor run since November 2019 without scoring a century. Kohli, who did not perform well in the T20I series against England, also missed the first ODI at the Oval due to a groin injury.

Nehra, who retired from international cricket in 2017, said Kohli did not need to pay attention to “outside noises” and instead focus on the support of his near and dear ones.

“Even if you are not a player of Kohli’s caliber there will be debates. When you play, you try to focus on your game and don’t listen to so-called ‘outside voices’ from people outside the dressing room. How your teammates, management and selectors support you is important,” Nehra was quoted as saying.

But we are talking about someone like Virat. Yes, it is not written anywhere that he will continue to play for India even if he does not score runs. But if you have done so much in the past, you always get more opportunities,” Nehra said.

Nehra also felt that Kohli need not worry about his fitness by any stretch of the imagination. The veteran advised Virat to take a month off to come back fresh.

“Everyone knows his achievements and talent. At 33, fitness is not a problem for him. Everyone is hoping Virat will get better and better soon. Let’s hope we see a different Virat after the West Indies series. If he rests for a month or five odd weeks, it will help him. ” added Nehra.

Recently, Kohli was rested from India’s ODI series against the West Indies. He did not play the opening T20I against England after taking part in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

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