Virat Kohli found support in Kapil Dev as he backed the skipper to do well in CT

Former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev backed Indian skipper Virat Kohli‘s return to form in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Kapil Dev believes the Kohli’s dry spell at the IPL doesn’t concern him a bit and stated that he will bounce back in the upcoming multilateral tournament.

Virat Kohli is coming off a dismal tournament in IPL for his Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise this season. The entire team was a victim of repetitive collective failure with the bat.

Virat Kohli himself was sub-standard as compared to his heroics last season. he has amassed 308 runs in 10 matches. He scored four half-centuries in the process.

The RCB skipper looked at his imperious best against the Delhi Daredevils with his innings of 58, which gave some respite to the Indians supporters.

Kohli has to perform in the Champions Trophy

“He is an important player (for the team) and if he starts getting runs, then the whole team gets motivated. If your captain starts getting runs, it’s the best thing that happens” quoted Kapil Dev to PTI in a promotional event by Star Sports and Hotstar

“It (Kohli s form) should not be (a worry). I know his ability and talent. He will bounce back. I don t see any reasons (why) he will not be among the runs” he further added.

Kapil Dev further stated that with the kind of names India has in their lineup, there is no scope for others to break into the squad.

“If I see all these players, I don t think anybody else can fit in. Bhuvnesh (Kumar) is very good, Umesh (Yadav) is very good, (Mohammed) Shami is extraordinary. (Ravichandran) Ashwin will be back and (Ravindra) Jadeja. This is the best bowlers we have in the country.” iterated the World Cup winning squad of 83.

Kapil Dev also went ahead and claimed Indians are the favourite to win the title of Champions Trophy “Indian team obviously looks far better and they are playing cricket which is among the best at this stage. So on paper our (Indian) team is far better,” concluded Kapil Dev