Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 14, 2025, 07:00 AM
Champions Trophy: Indian cricket team's leading batsman Virat Kohli has been struggling with his form in Test matches for some time now. His performance against New Zealand in the home Test series and against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was not up to expectations. Kohli could not even score 200 runs in five matches. Due to this disappointing performance, he had to face criticism from many legends of the cricket world. However, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has supported Virat Kohli in this difficult time and has also given him a unique suggestion to return to form.Shoaib Akhtar told the formula to wake up Virat KohliShoaib Akhtar jokingly said about Virat's form that if Kohli has to get his rhythm back, then he should be told that his next match is against Pakistan. Akhtar said, "If you have to wake up Virat Kohli, tell him that there is a match against Pakistan and he will wake up immediately." Referring to Virat's historic innings in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan in Melbourne, he said that Kohli shows his best form in such big matches.Akhtar is also hopeful about Babar Azam's formShoaib Akhtar shared his views not only about Virat Kohli but also about Pakistan captain Babar Azam. He said that Babar has also failed to play big innings in recent times. Akhtar hoped that Babar will return to form soon and give his best performance. He said, "I hope Babar Azam will also return to his form soon and show a great game. If there is a match between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy and both the players score runs, it will be worth watching."Preparation for India-Pakistan mega matchCricket fans will soon get to see a big match between India and Pakistan. Cricket lovers are eagerly waiting for this great match to be held in Dubai on 23 February. This match will be a part of the Champions Trophy 2025. India will start its campaign in this tournament against Bangladesh on 20 February, while on 2 March India will face New Zealand.Expectation of a match between Virat and BabarThe matches between India and Pakistan have always been exciting and the fans hope that this time too both the teams will give a tough fight. Especially everyone's eyes will be on the performance of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. In the opinion of Shoaib Akhtar, if both the players return to their old form, then this match can be even more exciting. Akhtar said that both the players scoring together would be no less than a celebration for cricket lovers.Will Virat Kohli return to form?The last few years have been challenging for Virat Kohli. However, he has been seen making a comeback in difficult situations again and again. Many experts in the cricket world believe that Virat just needs a big innings to get his rhythm back. Shoaib Akhtar's suggestion is also in the same direction that Kohli has to keep his mindset strong in challenging matches.India-Pakistan match has always held special significance in the history of cricket. It will be interesting to see how star players like Virat Kohli and Babar Azam perform on this big stage. Cricket lovers hope that both the players will return to form and a memorable match will be seen.