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Kapil Dev suggests advice to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of CT 2025

Former Indian World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to watch their old videos to get back their confidence. Dev urged the veteran duo to have a word with coaches and former players to help them get out of the rut.

Kohli and Rohit have been under the pump for their ordinary form in the recent past. While Rohit scored a fine knock of 119 runs off just 90 balls in the second ODI against England, Kohli is yet to get a big score under his belt.

Kohli could only manage 190 runs in five Test matches against Australia whereas Rohit scored only 31 runs in three Test matches at an average of 6.20. Furthermore, the pair could not score runs in the Ranji Trophy.

Kapil Dev said on Cricket Adda YouTube Channel, “When there are no runs, problems are on all sides. The best way out is to talk to cricketers, who are your ‘type’. See you old videos and analyse how you used to play. You can talk to cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid. Being big stars does not mean that somebody who has played less cricket than you can’t tell you how to play. The coach may not be of your level but still you listen to him. Sometimes, you can talk to outsiders.”

“You will not get the same 20-25 year old Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, but if you see your old videos, you will get an idea. Cricket is a game of confidence. Age is a factor but that doesn’t mean they have forgotten to play the game. You have to adjust.”

The former Indian all-rounder said the team is looking unsettled as Rohit Sharma isn’t in the best of forms.

“He (Rohit) is a big player. I hope he returns to form quickly. I will say good luck to the coach. It takes time to settle in. The whole country is looking forward to the side’s performance. In the recent times, the side played well for some time. The team looks unsettled. When the captain’s form is poor, the team has problems,” said Kapil.

India will kick off their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on February 20.

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