Danish Kaneria says “There is a question mark over Kohli’s captaincy” in T20 World Cup 2021. In the ongoing competition, Kaneria believes the Indian cricket team has failed to play quality cricket. He believes this is the reason they are no longer in contention for a spot in the multi-nation competition semifinals. Kaneria pointed out that Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri failed to deliver on the big stage this time around. While he acknowledged that the two have contributed significantly towards the team’s success in the past. They could not replicate the same at this year’s ICC event.
“India hasn’t played good cricket and hence they did not get a chance to move forward. There were a lot of problems. There is a question mark over Virat Kohli’s captaincy along with the team management, including Ravi Shastri,” Danish Kaneria said.
Furthermore, India’s hopes of qualification relied on the result. In the Super 12’s series between New Zealand and Afghanistan. The Kiwis became the fourth team to book a spot in the all-important semifinals. Their 8-wicket win over the Mohammad Nabi-led side. Also, eliminated Team India from the competition.
Danish Kaneria
Kaneria suggested that youngsters should get an opportunity for the team’s home series against New Zealand. He suggests that the senior members have been on the road. It’s for a considerable amount of time now and they deserve some rest.
“In my opinion, new youngsters should be picked in the Indian team for the New Zealand series. The other players have played a lot of cricket and they need some rest now,” Kaneria said.
Lastly, Danish Kaneria was disappointed. On Virat Kohli’s T20 captaincy stint did not end on a high note. Also, he stated that the right-hander is a champion cricketer. But he has failed to clinch a single ICC trophy while at the helm of the side.