Kapil Dev says Kohli’s ‘not brave enough’ assertion is weak; urges Dhoni, Shastri to raise group morale

India misplaced by eight wickets to the Black Caps in Dubai on Sunday night time, severely jeopardising their possibilities of making the semifinals. The 62-year-old former captain mentioned the large names must take accountability for what’s transpiring within the UAE.
“Obviously, it’s a very weak statement from a player as big as Virat Kohli. We all know and we believe that he has the hunger and desire to win games for the team,” he advised ‘ABP News’.
“But, if the body language of the team and thought process of the captain is like this, it’s very difficult to lift the mood of the players inside the dressing room,” he added referring to Kohli’s assertion that his teammates weren’t courageous sufficient with the bat, ball or of their physique language.

“I would urge my friend Shastri and Dhoni to lift the team in this scenario, it is Dhoni’s job to talk to players and give them confidence,” he added.
India now have to win massive in all their remaining three group stage matches and hope for Afghanistan to upstage New Zealand for any likelihood of qualification.
Kapil mentioned relying on different outcomes isn’t an ideal state of affairs to be in.

“If we have to go through based on somebody else’s performance, then I don’t like it. If you have to be in the semis, do it on your own merit. I don’t think it is a good idea to place your hopes on anyone else,” he mentioned.
“…jab aap accha karte ho hum sab tareef karte hain. (But) some of the big names, the selectors will now have to take a hard look at them, whether the better performing youngsters should be considered. These big guys, if they don’t make runs, they will face criticism,” he mentioned however didn’t take any names.
Winless up to now, India will tackle Afghanistan of their third group engagement on Wednesday.