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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has said that the form of stylish batsman Virat Kohli will decide RCB's place in the playoffs. Kohli took one wicket in his last T20 match against Afghanistan in Bengaluru and has not played for India since January. Virat Kohli has withdrawn his name from the Test series against England due to personal reasons. Royal Challengers Bangalore began their IPL training camp on Monday and will play their first match of 2024 against Chennai Super Kings on March 22 in Chennai.
Mohammad Kaif praised Virat Kohli
It is expected that Virat Kohli will join the team before the start of the season. Mohammad Kaif elaborated on Virat Kohli's incredible form and his vital role in RCB's playoff ambitions, insisting that despite the presence of other notable players like Green and Maxwell, Kohli's consistency is the key to the team's success. . Will be paramount. Kaif said on Star Sports show 'Game Plan', 'Virat Kohli has been playing excellent cricket for the last 1-2 years; He is in good form.
Virat Kohli will continue his great form in IPL
Kaif said, 'I remember during the Asia Cup when he scored a century against Afghanistan; Since then he did not look back. Since then he has been in incredible form, and when a player like Virat Kohli is in form, he knows how to score runs in every match; He was also Man of the Tournament during the World Cup. So I think he will continue this amazing form. With two centuries, Virat Kohli has scored 639 runs at an impressive average of 53.25 in 14 matches in the 2023 IPL season.
Kohli's form will decide RCB's place in the playoffs
Kaif backed Kohli, acknowledging his ability to make a dangerous comeback after the break. Kaif said, 'One special thing about Virat Kohli is that whenever he comes back from the break, he plays very well. Most players want to stay in touch with cricket to stay fit and play regularly, but whenever Virat Kohli comes back from the break, he emerges as an even more dangerous batsman. Yes, Green and Maxwell are in the team, but Virat Kohli's form will decide RCB's place in the playoffs. The important thing is that to take RCB to the playoffs, along with Maxwell and Green, Virat Kohli will also have to be in form.