T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma breaks silence on Virat Kohli's form

Virat Kohli's lean in the T20 World Cup continued as the star batter suffered yet another single-digit dismissal while being dismissed for 9 against England in the semifinal in Guyana on Thursday.

Post-match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma backed Kohli and said, "He is a quality player. Any player can go through that. "

"We do understand his class and we do understand his importance in all these big games. Form is never a problem. When you've played cricket for 15 years, form is never a problem. He's looking good, the intent is there, he's probably saving for the final. Absolutely (backing Kohli for the final). "


Kohli, known for his exceptional batting performances in the semifinal games of T20 World Cups, endured a rare failure. The usually reliable batsman couldn't showcase his skills as he has done in previous crucial matches.

The star batter hit a six off Reece Topley, but two balls later, the left-arm pacer bowled him, knocking over the leg stump. Kohli has accumulated only 75 runs in seven innings this tournament, averaging 10.71.

In 2014, Kohli scored an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls against South Africa, leading India to victory with a masterful performance.

Two years later, in 2016, he shone again with an explosive 89 not out off 47 balls against the West Indies, though India fell short in that match.

In the 2022 semi-final against England, Kohli scored 50 runs off 40 balls, a valiant effort but not enough for the win. Despite these ups and downs, Kohli's contributions in critical matches have left an indelible mark on T20 World Cup history.