Kohli has endured an indifferent run across all formats over the last few months, with the 36-year-old managing just one half-century and averaging only 21.33 across five Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand since the start of the year.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli can make a turnaround in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy if he can maintain his composure, play at his own rhythm, and resist the urge to be in a rush.
In June, Rathour’s five-year association with the national team ended, with the expiry of his contract soon after India’s triumph at the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Former India coach and noted commentator Ravi Shastri believes Gautam Gambhir can make an immediate impact in his new role as head coach because he’s a “contemporary” mentor and already close to the team.
"He is grinding it out at the Ranji Trophy and is always on the radar," said Shastri during the commentary.
Shastri however said that the 1985 squad that he was part of was better than the one that famously won the World Cup two years ago and also the current team.
Shastri also has a firm belief that the team of 1985 was qualitatively better than the side that won the 1983 World Cup because it was a perfect blend of youth and experience.
Almost all sporting activities have been pushed back in view of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed over 2.3 lakh lives so far.
To stop the spread of the virus, India is currently under lockdown till May 3. Shastri has urged people to obey the orders and maintain social distancing.
The Indian sports fraternity welcomed PM Modi's call and embraced it with an overwhelming response.
