Ravi Shastri had an important message for Virat Kohli after unfortunate dismissal in second innings

Virat Kohli has had a few challenges against off-spin in recent times which saw him get out for cheap in India’s second innings. Former Indian coach, Ravi Shastri pointed out that there are a few adjustments that Kohli can resort to in order to get back his scoring boots. Even though Kohli’s dismissal in the second innings had a dash of misfortune to it as snicko showed there was a hint of inside edge before the ball crashed onto his pads.

Talking in commentary during India’s second innings against Bangladesh, Ravi Shastri pointed out that the sweep can be a critical weapon for Kohli in dealing with off-spin. He may have to start looking out for the ones where he can step forward and slog it over deep square leg or maybe in the gap between the square leg and the mid-wicket.

Shastri said, “Kohli has [gotten out to spinners] especially in the last 2-3 years. But he has scored a lot of runs too. What you want to see him do more is use his feet. Get to the pitch of the ball, probably employ the sweep. You’ve got to move with the times, don’t be afraid to go over the top when the field is up. You could try and do things to unsettle the spinners rather than allowing him to keep bowling at you. It’s what he did a lot when he scored a lot of runs.”

Adding further, Shastri said, “Also some of the tracks that India have played on. It’s not been easy. Plus I know a few dismissals where like Shubman Gill in the first innings, he’s gotten caught down leg wide. Funny dismissals. He’ll be aware of it. That’s for sure. There is no batter who doesn’t remember. Obviously you find a method of finding a solution. Find out what works for you and stick with that.”