Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, stated that the former Indian skipper’s form is a positive sign for the Indian team ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. Rajkumar Sharma hoped that the Rohit Sharma-led team would win the final against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023.
Virat Kohli is currently representing the Indian team in the continental tournament. The right-handed batter has scored 129 runs in three innings at an average of 64.50. He became the fastest batter to reach the 13,000-run mark in ODI cricket during the match against Pakistan.
Virat Kohli Is Already In Great Form – Rajkumar Sharma
In an interview with ANI, Rajkumar Sharma said that Virat Kohli wasn’t scoring big centuries at one point, but that didn’t mean he was out of form.
“Kohli is already in great form in the year 2023. There was a phase when he was not scoring big runs. It was not like he was out of form. He was scoring but the kind of expectations he carries that people thought that he is not in form.
“If he is not scoring centuries that does not mean that he is out of form but fortunately now he is playing well. His form augurs well for India,” Rajkumar Sharma told ANI.
It Will Be A Big Psychological Advantage – Rajkumar Sharma
Rajkumar Sharma stressed the significance of winning the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, stating it would provide a crucial psychological advantage for India ahead of the World Cup.
“It is a big match. The winner of the match will be the Asia Cup champion and it will be a big psychological advantage ahead of the World Cup,” Rajkumar further added.
“The preparation is good and it is good to beat all Asian teams before the World Cup. So, naturally, you will have the advantage. I am hopeful that India will do well.”
The Rohit Sharma-led team will face the defending champions, Sri Lanka, in the Asia Cup final at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 17. India last won the title when the tournament was last played in the ODI format in 2018 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
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