Virat Kohli's Struggles Allow Young Guns to Shine in T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli's lean run in the T20 World Cup is encouraging less experienced players to step up, according to India's batting coach Vikram Rathour. Despite Kohli's struggles, India outplayed Afghanistan in their Super 8s opener. With strong performances from Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav, India looks forward to facing Bangladesh.

Virat Kohli's ongoing challenges in the T20 World Cup have paved the way for younger, less experienced players to contribute to the team, says India batting coach Vikram Rathour. Speaking on Friday, Rathour stressed the value of other players stepping up in Kohli's lean period.

India marked a perfect start to their Super 8s campaign by defeating Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval on Thursday. Despite Kohli’s struggle, registering a run-a-ball 24, his first double-digit score in the tournament, key contributions from Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav secured the victory.

Next, India is set to face Bangladesh in Antigua on Saturday. The team’s composition, including four spinners, is well-suited for Caribbean conditions. Rathour remains optimistic, highlighting the squad's depth and adaptability. “We've faced worse conditions in New York. Anything after feels better,” he noted, preparing for the upcoming clash.