Piyush Chawla names potential successors to Virat Kohli
Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has identified Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad as potential successors to cricketing legend Virat Kohli. The revelation was made during a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel. Chawla, who has shared the field with Kohli in various formats, highlighted Gill's technique as a key factor in his prediction. Here are further details.
Chawla's insights on Gill's technique
Chawla emphasized the importance of a player's technique in overcoming form slumps. He stated, "If a batter goes through a rough patch of form, it is usually his technique that comes into play and helps them get out of the rut." He further added that any batter with great technique will not experience prolonged poor performance.
Chawla's 2nd pick: Ruturaj Gaikwad
In addition to Gill, Chawla also named Ruturaj Gaikwad as a potential successor to Kohli. Despite Gaikwad's inconsistent opportunities with the Indian team and periodic injuries, Chawla remains confident in his abilities. He stated, "See, that's part of the game. It just comes with the package." Notably, both Gill and Gaikwad are captains of their respective Indian Premier League (IPL) teams.
Kohli's role in upcoming Test cricket season
Kohli's form will be crucial as a busy Test season lies ahead of Team India. The upcoming Test matches will determine whether the Indian team secures a spot in the third consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Over the next few months, India are scheduled to play 10 Test matches including two against Bangladesh and three against New Zealand at home.
