Adil Rashid Stands Tall as Virat Kohli Seeks Form
With Adil Rashid waiting in the wings, Kohli's battle to regain his form is set to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the tournament, as he seeks to overcome his struggles and lead India to success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat Kohli's struggles with form have been a major concern for Indian cricket fans, with the batsman not scoring a big score since his unbeaten hundred in the Perth Test against Australia last November, and former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga suggesting he seek help from Indian greats to regain his rhythm.
Kohli's poor form has been a topic of discussion ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with the batsman being dismissed for just 5 runs in the second ODI against England after missing the first match due to knee issues. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen believes that a player like Kohli would want to win a match for his country rather than just playing good shots, and that one good innings will help him regain his rhythm.
Adil Rashid has been a thorn in Kohli's side, dismissing him 11 times in international cricket, making the English bowler his bunny. However, in the recent match against England, Kohli showed glimpses of his old form, scoring 50 off 53 balls and forming a 116-run stand with Shubman Gill. This performance has raised hopes that Kohli may be turning a corner, and that he can build on this in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli to see if he can regain his form and lead India to victory. With the guidance of Indian greats and the support of his teammates, Kohli will be looking to put his poor run behind him and prove himself once again as one of the world's top batsmen.
