On the return of Shorts, we discuss the recent struggles of Virat Kohli and the reactions prompted by his poor form in the 2022 IPL. With rest prescribed by seemingly all voices as a cure, we debate what it means for Kohli to take some time off from the game, the implications it might have for his career, and the future of the Indian Test and white-ball squads. With a T20 World Cup on the horizon and much international cricket to be played before that event, India now have a choice on their hands with respect to the former captain as they gear up to bring home the trophy.
In the same vein, we also attempt to explain how the absence of captaincy has put Kohli's career on a clock - vulnerable to the axe without the protective shield of captaincy. The other theme that has dominated the discussion around Kohli recently has been workload management, and we discuss how it might affect his short-term and long-term future in the Indian side.
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Time to pull the plug on Kohli's T20I career by Sriram Veera - https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/time-to-pull-the-plug-on-kohlis-t20i-career-7888875/
Take a break, Virat Kohli by R Kaushik - https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/take-a-break-virat-kohli-1102328.html
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