Virat Kohli ought to have responded to Babar Azam’s tweet by now: Shahid Afridi

From Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler to Babar Azam, Virat Kohli is getting help from all corners. The right-handed batter has now gone 77 consecutive worldwide innings with out reaching three figures, after scores of 1 and 11 within the T20I collection and failures within the rescheduled fifth Test. Kohli has not hit a century since 2019.

On Friday, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has prolonged his help to the out-of-form Virat Kohli.

Babar took it to Twitter and wrote a heartfelt message to former India captain Virat Kohli, who’s discovering it troublesome to get going in the meanwhile.

This too shall move. Stay sturdy. #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/ozr7BFFgXt

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) July 14, 2022

“This too shall pass. Stay strong. #ViratKohli.” Babar wrote on Twitter.

Babar’s submit was lauded by former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi. He referred to as Babar’s gesture ‘incredible’ however mentioned Kohli ought to have responded to the tweet.

“Be it cricket or any other sport, it improves relations (between countries). Athletes can do a much better job at it than politicians and a number of them are doing the same,” Afridi was quoted as saying by SAMAA TV.

“Babar has given across an incredible message. I don’t know if there has been a response from the other side. I think Virat should have responded by now. It would be a very big thing if there is a response to Babar’s tweet, but I don’t think that is going to happen,” he added.

When Babar was requested about his tweet on the eve of the Galle Test in opposition to Sri Lanka, the Pakistan captain mentioned: “I know how a player goes through this phase and how he comes out of it. The player needs support during this period. He’s one of the best and he knows how to come out of it. It takes a bit of time.”

But you can be remembered for this.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 15, 2022

However, former India pacer Irfan Pathan has responded to Babar Azam’s tweet and he wrote: “But you will be remembered for this.”

After lacking the primary ODI in opposition to England with a groin harm, Kohli made simply 16 within the second match, which India misplaced by 100 runs at Lord’s.

Team India captain Rohit Sharma, who stood up for his teammate forward of the primary ODI, has once more backed Virat Kohli and informed reporters: “Virat Kohli doesn’t need reassurance from him as he is too good a player.”

“Why is there even a debate or discussion on Virat Kohli’s form. Like i said in the last press conference. When someone is scoring consistently for so long, we can’t overlook his contribution if he is not scoring in one or two series or in one or two years. We know the importance of Virat Kohli,” mentioned Rohit.

England captain Jos Buttler, too, had prolonged his help for Virat Kohli after the second ODI.

“I am incredibly surprised by the criticism he is getting,” mentioned Buttler.

After profitable the primary ODI by ten wickets, India suffered a 100-run loss within the second. The decider of the three-match ODI collection will likely be performed at Old Trafford on Sunday.