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Under Virat Kohli, India Wouldn’t Have Lost The Game: Michael Vaughan

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar01/02/2024No Comments3 Mins Read
Under Virat Kohli, India Wouldn’t Have Lost The Game: Michael Vaughan
Under Virat Kohli, India Wouldn’t Have Lost The Game: Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan Praises Virat Kohli And His Leadership Quality –  England orchestrated a remarkable comeback to secure a historic Test victory against India in Hyderabad, marking the first of a five-match series. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions as England, led by Ollie Pope’s stellar innings of 196 in the second innings and Tom Hartley’s outstanding 7-wicket haul, turned the tide in their favor. The Indian batting lineup struggled against England‘s formidable bowling attack, succumbing to pressure and ultimately falling short by 28 runs.

This unexpected defeat on home soil is a significant blow to India, known for their dominance in Test cricket within their own conditions. The loss serves as a dent to their reputation, prompting a collective determination to bounce back strongly in the upcoming second Test in Vizag, as India aims to reclaim their formidable status on their own patch

England finds itself in a gripping five-match Test series against India, marked by unexpected twists even before the commencement. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) dropped a bombshell by announcing Virat Kohli’s absence from the first two Tests due to undisclosed personal reasons, urging fans and the public to respect his privacy. Kohli’s void was palpable in the opening Test, especially in the batting lineup, highlighting his integral role in the team.

Since relinquishing the Test captaincy in 2021, Kohli’s leadership vacuum has been a challenge for India. His successor, Rohit Sharma, faced scrutiny as some matches slipped from winning positions, a trend witnessed once again in the first Test against England. Ollie Pope’s formidable performance tilted the scales in England’s favor, leaving India to grapple with the repercussions of Kohli’s absence both in batting performance and leadership abilities.

The absence of India’s greatest-ever Test captain added an extra layer of complexity to the home series, intensifying the anticipation for Kohli’s return in the subsequent matches as a batter.

Under Virat Kohli, India Wouldn’t Have Lost The Game: Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed his views on India’s performance in the first Test against England, specifically critiquing the absence of Virat Kohli’s captaincy and providing a critical assessment of Rohit Sharma’s leadership. Vaughan remarked on the Club Prairie Fire podcast, stating, “They missed Virat Kohli’s captaincy massively in Test cricket. Under Virat’s captaincy that week, India wouldn’t have lost the game.”

According to Vaughan, Kohli’s leadership skills were sorely missed, and he implied that under Kohli’s captaincy, the outcome might have been different. Vaughan further criticized Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, describing it as “very, very average.” He pointed out what he perceived as a lack of proactiveness in Sharma’s decision-making, particularly in field placements and bowling changes. Vaughan suggested that Sharma appeared reactive rather than taking a more strategic and proactive approach during the course of the Test match.

“Rohit is a legend and a great player. But I felt he just switched off completely,” Vaughan said.

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