The IPL 2024 is in a very interesting phase. Teams are locking horns to be the best. After losing previous games consecutively, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is facing immense criticism. Virat Kohli played an unbeaten century knock against Rajasthan. But he has also been criticized for his strike rate while scoring the century. His childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma gave a strong reply to that criticism.
Buzz Over Kohli’s Strike Rate:
In a dazzling display of batting prowess, Virat Kohli, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), showcased his dominance in the IPL 2024 clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. Kohli’s unbeaten knock of 113 runs off 72 deliveries propelled RCB to a formidable total of 183 runs and underscored his exceptional ability to anchor the innings.
Despite his remarkable performance, certain fans criticized Kohli for his century, which was scored at a seemingly slow pace, taking 67 balls to reach the milestone. While Kohli’s strike rate of 156.94 was commendable, the perception of a relatively slower century drew mixed reactions from cricket enthusiasts. Nonetheless, Kohli’s resilience and determination stood out as he single-handedly carried RCB’s batting lineup, reaffirming his status as a stalwart of the game. His innings, although debated, left an indelible mark on the match and sparked discussions about the nuances of strike rates and batting strategies in the IPL.
Kohli’s Childhood Coach’s Stong Reply:
Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma criticized critics of the RCB batter’s strike rate in the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals. Sharma defended Kohli, stating he maintained a decent rate despite a lack of support from other batters. He said, “Those who have been saying that it was a slow century should realize the situation of the match, the score, and his strike rate. They know that if they talk about Virat Kohli, they will get the limelight, and their news will become popular.”
Then he added, “I have sent you Virat’s stats. You should see his strike rate and the percentage of runs in knockout matches for India at T20 World Cups. They don’t have any knowledge of cricket. Wickets kept falling at the other end, but still, he continued scoring at a strike rate of around 135.”
In this tournament, Virat Kohli is in great form. He played some great knocks for RCB to save the game. In the latest match, he scored an amazing unbeaten century. Depending on those brave knocks, he is currently the Orange Cap winner.
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