“The Team Hasn’t Improved Much” Since Virat Kohli’s Demotion to Captain: Cricketer from Pakistan. Pakistan captain Salman Butt has responded to the situation, claiming that the selectors made some questionable decisions, such as removing Virat Kohli as ODI captain. He also stated that Team India has not progressed significantly after Kohli’s departure.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) fired the four-member selection committee, which included Chetan Sharma, earlier this week. The cricket board has solicited applications for new selectors, with the deadline for submissions set for November 28. Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has now weighed in on the subject, claiming that the selectors made several questionable decisions, including dismissing Virat Kohli as ODI captain. He also stated that Team India has not progressed significantly after Kohli’s departure.
“What was the reason for not having an out and out fast bowler for the T20 World Cup, when you are playing in Australia, where you have to play in Perth and Melbourne. Even when they sacked Kohli, they didn’t have a valid reason. They said that he did not win an ICC trophy. How many captains have won an ICC trophy? A lot of players finish their career despite not winning a trophy,”
Butt stated this in a video posted on his YouTube page.
“So, did they win a trophy now? He was a quality captain. He wasn’t the only reason why they failed to win a trophy. The team hasn’t improved that much either since then,”
He continue.
Pakistan Ex- Captain added to the discussion by saying.
“If it was all about winning, and you needed a winning captain, it’s not like MS Dhoni couldn’t have played in T20Is. He is still fit. When he was there as mentor during the T20 World Cup in UAE, only Kohli was as at fit as him. Visibly, no one looked fitter than him.”
“I don’t know what was the planning behind it. T20 cricket is being played so frequently. There’s a World Cup in every two years, and there are franchise leagues as well. When you have someone who is fit, performing and ready to go, and especially when the played can lead the team tactically, then why not (play him),”
Butt added to the discussion
Butt went on to suggest that replacing Kohli as captain also contributed to his mental fatigue.
“Virat Kohli was doing an excellent job, but he did not win an ICC title. However, the think-tank may have considered why they did not win. It was not as though removing Virat Kohli would solve anything. Virat Kohli’s form suffered as a result of the dramatic adjustment, and I’m sure he suffered emotionally as well “
Butt also stated
“The rest of the guys have thought that if such a thing can happen to that person who has performed, so what will happen with us. Then the rest of the guys also get insecure about their spot within the team,”
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