India are in a strong position in the Centurion Test against South Africa. The hosts need 123 runs to win in the last two session of the last day while India will require to just 3 wickets to win. India bowling has been excellent in the fixture so far but middle order has been an issue. Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane are struggling with their form, Kohli has got starts with the knocks of 35 and 18 in the Centurion Test.

One of the main issues Virat Kohli is facing is his mode of dismissal. He has been getting out while attempting to play cover droves on widish deliveries. He has scored only 652 runs in 14 Tests with an average of 26.08 this year. The Indian batting coach, Vikram Rathour has come in support of the red-ball captain saying that he should carry on playing drives but he needs to pick better deliveries.

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During the end of the day press conference on Wednesday, Vikram Rathour said, “Was it right all and right stage to play that shot? If we can tighten up our game-plans a little more, that will be better. So that’s the shot he (Kohli) plays well and he needs to carry on playing that shot but he needs to pick better balls.”

Vikram Rathour also opined that the drives are his strengths and they bring him a lot of runs. He also added that curbing a certain stroke can’t be a solution but choosing when to play the shot can play a crucial role in the long run. 

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Elaborating the same, “These are shots which brings him (Kohli) lots of runs and it’s his scoring shot. He needs to play that shot and I think it is always your strength that turns out to be your weakness as well. If you don’t play a certain shot, you will never get out playing that shot. You will never score runs as well. Now, when to play that shot, that’s the part there are constant discussions.”