Virat Kohli’s time has gone: David Lloyd

David Lloyd, a former England cricketer, declared that the renowned Indian batsman Virat Kohli’s days of playing Test cricket were over.

In the longest format, Virat Kohli has been having trouble with the bat. At a pitiful average of 22.47, he has only managed to score 382 runs in 19 innings this season. The former captain of India was found inadequate against deliveries bowled outside the off-stump during the recent tour of Australia. During the five-match series, he was unable to correct his mistakes, as every dismissal he made was either caught behind or in the slip cordon.

His position on the team has come under scrutiny as he had a protracted lean patch during the Test format. India will travel to England in June for a five-match Test series, and Gus Atkinson and company may take advantage of Kohli’s weakness outside the off-stump.

It will sting that Virat Kohli is aware that he is passed his prime.

You can predict where he will be when India visits England. The slips will be the business area, which is just outside off stump. At the age of 36, he is aware of his responsibilities. Go slowly with your reactions. He went on a little longer than he usually would have, according to Ponting. Selectors ought to be aware. Despite being past his prime, he is still among the best players we have ever seen. Since he has been in that locker room, coach Gautam Gambhir will have a huge, significant voice. He no longer has time. The end of his time,” Lloyd said

The former cricket player turned pundit voiced his worries about Kohli’s deteriorating reflexes and response time. Lloyd believes that some of the best bowlers in international cricket will know exactly how to hit him.

“Time is the one element that distinguishes great cricket players from the rest. He no longer has time. It’s gone. It’s his last moment. As you become older, it will happen. Everyone tells you what you must do. Watch it through to the end and do things like “leave the ball.” But it’s no longer available. These bowlers are outstanding on the international scene. You can be sure that there will be a bank of slips in a Test match if it’s a recurring method of getting out. Anybody can tell that your reflexes and response time are gone if you keep nicking off,” Lloyd continued.