WTC Final 2023: Sunil Gavaskar Stands Firmly Behind Virat Kohli’s Hunger for Runs in ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia

Renowned Legendary Batter Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Confidence in Virat Kohli's Form Ahead of Epic Clash against Australia

With the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship final drawing near, legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar steps up to voice his unwavering support for Virat Kohli, emphasizing the Indian captain’s unrelenting thirst for scoring runs.

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Gavaskar acknowledges that Kohli endured a spell of misfortune during a lean phase but firmly believes that the Indian skipper has reclaimed his form and the essential touch of luck. Reflecting on Kohli’s recent performances, Gavaskar delves into the role luck plays in a player’s journey, highlighting the resurgence of Kohli’s fortunes.

“Every player encounters what we call a bad patch or a lean patch. That was what he was going through,” Gavaskar affirms while discussing Virat Kohli’s form.

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“In the early stages of his comeback, he experienced a stroke of luck that had eluded him during his barren period. Inside edges narrowly missed the stumps, catches were dropped, or landed just out of reach for fielders. These instances of fortune, which every batsman requires, have returned to Kohli,” Gavaskar reveals in an exclusive interview with Star Sports.

Undeniably, the formidable Australian team has witnessed Virat Kohli’s batting prowess on numerous occasions. During the four-match Test series against Australia, Kohli emerged as India’s leading run-scorer, amassing an impressive 297 runs in six innings.

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Sunil Gavaskar highlights Virat Kohli’s exceptional temperament, insatiable hunger for runs, and solid technical skills as contributing factors to his recent resurgence.

“Virat Kohli has got a wonderful temperament; he has got the hunger for runs, and technically also he is very good. So no wonder that he has been back among the runs,” Gavaskar confidently asserts.

As the ICC World Test Championship final looms, Virat Kohli’s performance will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in India’s quest for victory. His unwavering determination, coupled with his ability to excel against top-class opponents, instills confidence in the Indian team.

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Gavaskar’s resolute support for Virat Kohli underscores the trust and belief the former great has in the Indian captain’s abilities. With the WTC final on the horizon, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate Kohli’s impactful contributions on the field.

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