'India took it for granted': Ex-cricketer on how Kohli could have changed result
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticizes the Indian cricket team's lack of intensity during a recent Test match against Sri Lanka. He suggests that Virat Kohli's leadership and vocal presence could have helped India secure a win instead of a draw.
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Mohammad Kaif believes India missed the intensity and urgency needed to force a result in the Colombo Test, suggesting Virat Kohli’s presence could have made a difference on a frustrating final day.India were in a strong position to complete a 2-0 series sweep but could not finish the job after Sri Lanka resumed the final day with six wickets down. The visitors managed only two more dismissals, while Sonal Dinusha produced an unbeaten century to help the hosts secure a draw.The result left India with a 1-0 series victory and made their road to the World Test Championship Final considerably tougher.
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