Muscat: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Thursday suggested that the “hard” bio-bubble life could be one reason for Virat Kohli stopped from the test captain when he supported Rohit Sharma to lead India in all formats.
Kohli surprised the world of cricket by resigning from the test captain after losing 1-2 Indian series to South Africa.
He previously released the T20 captain after last year’s World Cup, something that led to the war-words with BCCI, which led to his transfer from ODI’s leadership.
“People who are critical of modern sportsmen that I think is stupid because this bio bubble is very difficult to play,” The former British star batsman told PTI in group interaction on the sidelines of the Liga League Cricket here.
“It would be very unfair to be too hard, it became critical.
Because you haven’t seen Virat Kohli.
Kohli needs a crowd, he will leave (from it), he is an entertainer.” I think it’s very difficult for his personality to do the best of his abilities (Kohli) (in bubbles).
“The 33-year-old Kohli held a record for most tests to win an Indian captain (40) with only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh after winning more matches from him.
Pietersen said he was not surprised when Kohli stopped the captain of all formats .
“Many players suffer.
This is the biggest job in the world.
But when you put them in bubbles, it’s certainly not the biggest job because it’s not fun, “said the 41 year old.” I was actually not surprised that Virat just wanted a little from extra from it.
Pressure because it is very difficult to play in these bubbles, “he said.” It is very difficult to assess all international sportsmen, whether it’s a Premier League footballer or a sportsman throughout the world, playing in a pandemic.
“Pietersen said from his point of view, he would do it not done well for two years without a crowd, with no one watching.” As the dough, I eat the player’s energy, and there are many players, both in football, rugby or tennis must be Be the captain, when the pants will charge the captain Kl Rahul lead India in the ODI series which is ongoing in South Africa with Rohit Sharma injured.
Pietersen supports Rohit to Indian captain in all formats.
“I always love ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma.
He’s an extraordinary player, every time he hit, I have to watch.
The captain is also good for Mumbai Indians.
So he might be next in line,” Pietersen said.
Friendly, Sunil Gavascar who supported Rishabh’s young pants to become Indian captain, but Pietersen said the Wicketkeeper turn will come one day.
“You are spoiled by choices …
but pants are not however, maybe one day …
But when you have Rohit Sharma And Kl Rahul you get some mighty cricket.
“Full faith in the Rahul Dravid to install the transition phase” I like Rahul Dravid.
I look forward to his progress with the national side.
He has done a miracle for the children …
so I hope Can see progress with senior players, “Pietersen said.
LEGENDS league will grow sports in Oman, England is part of a world campaign that will open a campaign.
Against the Asian Lions team in the Legends League Cricket here on Friday.
“Believe me, when you deal with the white line, you want to play well.
We all wait for it.” This first edition will be difficult to base on the fact that there are shortages of time, but when the two season occurs in September, people will be much more ready.
Growing the game here is our responsibility, “he concluded.
Not surprised Virat Kohli’s decision to stop captain: Kevin Pietersen
