Afridi has no advice for Kohli but “has to perform”

Pakistan cricket legend Shahid Afridi refused to offer any guidance to Indian player Virat Kohli who has been battling with prolonged poor form. Afridi, nonetheless, added that Kohli needs to perform because there are enormous expectations from the former India captain.

“Why would he care about my advice? He has to perform because the expectations from Virat are so high. And for a very long time, there has been no performance from him according to the standards that he has set for himself,”

Afridi told reporters in Pakistan.

Kohli, who last made a century in 2019

He failed to cross the 20-run mark in even one of the six innings across various formats in England. The former India captain is as of now out of action as he was not selected for the ODI and T20I series in West Indies. While there’s no affirmation on Kohli’s absence, it has been reported that selectors wanted to offer Kohli a break.

Afridi was additionally asked about Pakistan’s forthcoming matches against arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup and afterward in the T20 World Cup. The former Pakistan captain said that Pakistan are a reasonable side and ought to do well in upcoming mega competitions.

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“As far as the Pakistan team is concerned, it is a balanced side. I hope that not only in the Asia Cup, but even in the World Cup, our performances will be good. I hope the players are fit, because I don’t see much strength on the bench. But the 11-12 first-team players that we have, they are very strong and I hope they will bring in good results,”

Afridi said.