Don't write Virat Kohli off in white ball cricket: Mohammad Kaif

Virat Kohli's form in red-ball cricket has been a huge cause of concern for Indian cricket fans. However, Mohammad Kaif has backed the former India captain to make amends in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

During the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, Kohli was found wanting against deliveries bowled outside the off stump. He was out-caught by the wicketkeeper or in the slip cordon on eight occasions. In nine innings, the legendary cricketer could only accumulate 190 runs.

However, the former India cricketer-turned-expert, Mohammad Kaif reminded Kohli's doubters about his ability to make comebacks. The former India cricketer asserted that Kohli has a lot more to offer in white-ball cricket, mentioning some of his surreal numbers in the 50-over format.

"Virat Kohli never accepts defeat and always makes a comeback. Don't write him off in white-ball cricket, the picture is far from over because he has 50 ODI tons to his name and nearly 13,000 runs in ODIs. So, forget what happened in Tests," Kaif said while speaking on his YouTube channel.

He loves playing in Dubai: Kaif

Virat Kohli scored his maiden T20I century in Dubai against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022. Mohammad Kaif was hopeful that Kohli will continue his love affair in the City of Gold where India are set to play all their matches in the Champions Trophy.

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"He plays differently in white ball. The last time Virat Kohli played in Dubai, he scored an unbeaten 122 off 61 balls against Afghanistan and smashed six sixes in his innings. His form was excellent and he loves playing in Dubai so, I expect him to do well with the bat in the Champions Trophy," he added.

"If he scores well in the opening game, then he will keep scoring runs, I can take that guarantee. Virat Kohli white ball me ek betaaj badshah hai (Virat Kohli is an uncrowned king in white ball cricket). The era has not ended, it will continue," Kaif said.