While answering viewers’ queries on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra was asked why Virat Kohli had not been a successful IPL captain.
Aakash Chopra accepted that the Indian captain had not enjoyed great success while leading RCB over the years.
The renowned commentator pointed out that there were many reasons for Virat Kohli’s barren run as RCB skipper, with the lack of balance in the squad as the biggest contributing factor.
Aakash Chopra even pointed out the specific loopholes in RCB’s squad that have never been addressed over the years, with Yuzvendra Chahal as probably the only saving grace in their bowling lineup.
He added the team management cannot expect wonders from Virat Kohli considering the quality of the team at his disposal.
Aakash Chopra on the inadequate support given to Virat Kohli
Aakash Chopra also lamented the lack of support received by Virat Kohli from the RCB support staff, especially at the time of squad selection.
The former Delhi opener gave the example of MS Dhoni, who he believed would not have been too involved in the CSK squad selection when the latter also had the responsibility of leading the Indian team.
Aakash Chopra iterated that it was the support staff’s responsibility to pick a balanced squad, something which they have been unable to do.
Aakash Chopra signed off by acknowledging that Virat Kohli has not been a successful captain while mentioning that there are specific reasons for the same.
RCB are yet to win an IPL title, having finished as the runners-up on three occasions. They have endured a disastrous last three seasons, having finished last in 2017 and 2019 and sixth in the intervening year.
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