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The legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar claimed he is willing to assist Virat Kohli in getting out of his slump. He believes that he may know what is impairing the star batter's performance in all formats of the game. Gavaskar suggested that his advice may benefit Kohli in overcoming the much-discussed form slump.
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Gavaskar told India Today that all he needs is 20 minutes with Virat Kohli to explain what he thinks is weighing the star batter down today. He elaborated on Virat Kohli's current problems, claiming that the modern-day great is troubled by the persistent line outside the off-stump and that his "anxiety" to regain his scoring form is making matters worse.
"If I had about 20 minutes with him, I would be able to tell him the things he might have to do. It might help him, I am not saying it will help him but it could, particularly with regards to that off-stump line. Having been an opening batter, having been troubled by that line, there are certain things that you try and do. If I get 20 minutes with him, I might be able to tell him," he said.
"It goes back to the fact that his first mistake turns out to be his last. Again, just because he is not amongst the runs, there is this anxiety to play at every delivery because that is what batters feel, they have got to score. You look to play at deliveries that you otherwise won't. But he has gotten out to good deliveries as well on this particular tour," he added.
Gavaskar on Virat taking a break
Virat Kohli has taken a break for the West Indies tour, which begins on July 22. However, the former captain said it's time to exercise patience with a renowned player like Virat Kohli. Gavaskar has been a firm supporter of not skipping international contests to restore form.
"Let's be patient, let's not rush things. We, somehow in India, hurry once a player reaches 32, 33, we all the time, look to push him out of the team when they have so much more to contribute. Let's be patient with Kohli as well. All these greats who have served Indian cricket are allowed a few failures," Gavaskar added.