Fri Feb 21 10:41:30 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Struggle Continues: Former Cricketers Analyze Veteran Batter’s Slump
**New Delhi** – Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest ever batsmen, continues to grapple with a prolonged slump in form, raising concerns among fans and sparking analysis from former cricket greats. While a recent 52-run knock against England offered a glimmer of hope, his 22-run dismissal in the Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh highlights the ongoing struggle.
Kohli’s vulnerability to spin bowling, particularly deliveries outside off-stump, has become a recurring theme. Former Indian captain Anil Kumble attributes the issue to Kohli “trying too hard,” suggesting a lack of confidence and an overemphasis on aggressive shot-making rather than focusing on rotating the strike.
Another former cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar, points to a shift in Kohli’s batting style. He observes that Kohli lacks the aggressive, big-hitting capabilities of players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, further exacerbating his current predicament. Manjrekar suggests Kohli’s diminished confidence is leading him to adopt a more brash approach.
Kohli’s struggles have become a major talking point in Indian cricket, with experts analyzing his technique and mental approach as he attempts to regain his peak form. The coming matches will be crucial in determining whether he can rediscover his past brilliance.
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