Many questions are being raised on the leading ability of Virat Kohli after team India lost the ICC Champions Trophy final to Pakistan. However, former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has shown belief in Kohli and supported him claiming that Virat Kohli has led the team well enough. Hence, there is no sense in judging on the basis of just one game, where he and his team did not perform up to the mark.
Adam Gilchrist in support of Kohli said, “I think Virat’s transition has been excellent. You should not judge him on one game. His tournament was brilliant. He had some really difficult times in England previously. So he had proved that he can play over there. He strikes me as an amazing young man who loves and cherishes and relishes all the responsibilities. So I think he is the right man to be leading the team.”
Gilchrist admitted that he was a bit surprised on the result of the finals but later on said that Pakistan is a bit unpredictable and can give tough competition to any team on their day. he added that though India showed a fantastic form in the tournament, it was quite disappointing to lose in the finals.
Gilchrist also appreciated former Indian skipper MS Dhoni saying, “MS Dhoni was a wonderful captain. He is an inspirational leader.”